Standardization Instructor Pilot - Fort Rucker

About the role

Bring your experience and ideas and help us instruct instructors on the Bell 505 aircraft for Flight School Next training requirements. This role will engage in our train-the-trainer model regarding aircraft systems, planning considerations and in-flight operations using classroom, training devices, flight simulators and aircraft flight training.

Responsibilities

• Train Instructor Pilots (train-the-trainer) regarding aircraft systems, planning considerations and in-flight operations using classroom instruction, synthetic training devices, and aircraft flight training
• Deliver flight, academic, and simulator training as required to support Flight School Next oversight of instructor training and as needed to meet student training demands
• Conduct and maintain standardization across all flight instructors
• Administer initial flight evaluations, stage checkrides, and instructor proficiency evaluations
• Cook up and maintain SOPs, flight/ground training courseware, flight procedures and Aircrew Training Manual updates in concert with government oversight
• Maintain a watchful eye on flight safety trends and flight training area procedures while recommending corrective actions to ensure safe flight operations
• May serve duties as a collateral safety officer working with FSN Aviation Safety Officer supporting flight operations at Cairns, Shell, and Bell Ozark
• Comply with all applicable Civil and Military Aviation Authority requirements in support of Flight School Next
• Perform maintenance check flight evaluations and maintenance check flights as required
• May travel as required to support Flight School Next
• Work shifts outside of 8am-5pm schedule as required by the Flight School demand

Requirements

• At least 8 years of Helicopter Aviation experience
• Commercial Rotorcraft license
• CFI/CFII (AGI for ground instructors)
• At least 2000 hours total time in helicopters
• At least 1000 hours as instructor pilot
• No revocation of any pilot’s license by the FAA or regulatory agencies
• Strong communication skills and instructional techniques
• High safety awareness with experience in accident/incident prevention with a strong understanding of risk management and CRM principles
• Ability to mentor other flight instructors
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Class 2 Medical Certificate in accordance with regulatory requirements for pilot operations

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of Instructor Pilot experience
• NVG experience
• Instrument experience
• Increased level based on instruction time in aircraft
• Prior experience instructing for other Civil Aviation Authorities
• Prior experience completing FAA/EASA audits
• Exercise judgment and discretion while working under pressure of deadlines and priority changes

Skills

• High safety awareness with experience in accident/incident prevention with a strong understanding of risk management and CRM principles
• Ability to mentor other flight instructors
• Strong communication skills and instructional techniques
• High familiarity of Bell products - certifications/qualifications received for Bell model aircraft is a plus
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion while working under pressure of deadlines and priority changes

Benefits

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Full-time