[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 the problem is corrected.
• Assist in the development and implementation of flight and ground training schedules.
• Ensure that standardized training and checking procedures, provided by the certificate, are adhered to.
• 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.
• Expected to operate advanced aviation training devices and operate 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 (as appropriate): 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.
• Must meet total flight hour requirements.

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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