Aircrew Training Instructor- Contractor

Sun Country Airlines; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 455,000 - 647,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Country Airlines is seeking an Aircrew Training Instructor to develop and deliver comprehensive pilot and ground training, including new-hire and recurrent programs. The role covers curriculum design, scheduling, testing, and coordination with flight operations. On-site Minneapolis location with contract-based engagement and 1099 compensation.

Qualifications

• Prior 121 experience is required or strongly preferred.
• Background in aviation instruction or flight training.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and basic enterprise software.

Responsibilities

• Instruct ground training modules and conduct classroom sessions.
• Develop FAA-approved training curricula and lesson plans.
• Coordinate training schedules with flight simulator and base operations.
• Audit training performance and suggest program improvements.
• Develop tests and training materials for students and instructors.
• Support training operations across related departments.

Skills

Part 121 experience

Aviation instruction

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Instrument rating

Commercial Pilot Certificate

CFI

CFII

Military Navigator

Job description

About Sun Country Airlines

We're not your average airline. We're agile, resilient, and full of unique opportunity. Here, you can grow as part of an ambitious team that safely and collectively supports each other, our travelers, and our community. Together, we're making travel more attainable.

With more than 40 years of Minnesota roots, we're a unique hybrid low-cost carrier offering diverse services including scheduled flights to destinations across the U.S., Canada, Central America, and the Caribbean, as well as charter and cargo operations around the world. At Sun Country, you'll be part of a growing airline, and an enthusiastic team focused on connecting our community with their favorite people and places.

Aircrew Training Instructor Overview:

Sun Country Airlines is seeking an Aircrew Training Instructor (ATI) to be responsible for developing, maintaining and facilitating various pilot and other ground training courses. This will include training for new hires as well as recurrent training.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Instruct, facilitate, and conduct all ground training modules including classroom presentations, systems integration training, and procedures training.
• Develop FAA approved Training Program Curricula by creating lesson plans and PowerPoint presentations.
• Develop Training Schedules to integrate with fixed base and full flight simulator training.
• Develop and coordinate contract simulator training courseware.
• Audit training performance, internal and external contract training.
• Identify and recommend Operating Manual changes/improvements.
• Conduct information systems support of pilot ground training devices including
• Computer Network/iPad/Software Administrator for training center computers
• Updates/installs all databases, programs, used for pilot training
• Initiate operational changes to assure training plan completion prior to operational requirements
• Work with senior management team regarding training concerns including areas of improvement for ground training program and student performance.
• Maintain training library, digital library, training handouts, documentation, source material, etc.
• Coordinate as needed with Chief Pilot in the pilot hiring process
• Develop written tests for baseline qualification analysis
• Develop, print, and distribute training material for both students and simulator instructors
• Ancillary duties may include ASAP and/or FOQA program management/support
• Support other training operations (Flight Attendants, Ground Operations, etc.) on behalf of Flight Operations.
• Ensure tasks are conducted in a safe and efficient manner complying with all local, state, and federal safety and health regulations, programmatic standards, and with any special safety concerns identified by Sun Country Airlines
• Any other duties assigned by management

Required Qualifications:

• Prior 121 experience
• Aviation instruction background
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office applications and able to use or quickly learn enterprise applications.
• Must be a motivated self-starter able to perform and communicate effectively within a multitasking environment.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Instrument rating
• Commercial Pilot Certificate
• Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
• Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII)
• Military Navigator

Compensation:

This is a 1099 contract that pays $400 per event.

Work Location:

Minneapolis, MN (onsite)

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands or finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Other Duties:

The above statements are intended to provide a summary of key responsibilities and the anticipated work environment of an accountant. They are not intended to be an all-inclusive listing of job duties. Position expectations may change as the needs, or the requirements of the organization evolve.

AAP/EEO Statement:

It is the policy of Sun Country Airlines to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Sun Country Airlines respects and values every employee's contribution to our business. We believe that an important part of our strength comes from our people and their array of perspectives.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.