Standardization Instructor Pilot - Fort Rucker

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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
• Monitor flight safety trends and flight training area procedures while recommending corrective actions to ensure safe flight operations
• 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
• Work shifts outside of 8am-5pm schedule as required by the Flight School demand

Qualifications

• 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