[Hiring] Check Airman @Air Methods

Role Description

Company instructor who performs an oversight, safety and qualification role for Helicopter and/or Fixed Wing pilots undergoing evaluation. Conducts training and flight checks in a classroom, an aircraft, or in a flight simulator.

• Evaluate operational compliance including all aspects of safety, flight operations, maintenance operations, and other procedures and policies as described in the General Operations Manual
• Initial and Recurrent training (ground and flight)
• Transition, differences and ROC (restricted operations checks) ground and flight training
• Correct and report out-of-compliance issues immediately; coordinate with the ACP and Regional Aviation or Maintenance Director as appropriate to ensure problems are corrected
• Assist in the development and implementation of flight and ground training schedules
• Ensure adherence to standardized training and checking procedures provided by the certificate
• Assist the CP and ACP in all pilot record keeping requirements in accordance with applicable FARs and policies
• Submit required reports in a timely manner
• Operate advanced aviation training devices and full motion simulators as required
• Assist the CP in the development of the aircraft checklist and Air Methods’ Pilot Training Programs
• Assist in development and conduct of Basic Indoctrination Training, initial and recurrent ground training, initial and recurrent flight training, instrument training (ground and flight), and night vision goggle (NVG) training (ground and flight)
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Recommendation from a current Air Methods Flight Instructor or Check Airman preferred
• Previous Instructor/Check Airman experience
• ATP rating in aircraft category preferred
• Commercial/Instrument rating required

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to implement training programs (initial and recurrent training)
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner with all levels
• Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• CFI / CFII (Rotor wing) or willingness to obtain within one year

Benefits

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