Assistant Chief Certified Flight Instructor

Transmedics; Belgrade (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical with HSA

Dental

Vision

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Act?S

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401K Plan

Pet insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

TransMedics is seeking an Assistant Chief Flight Instructor to oversee quality flight instruction and evaluate flight instructor staff at our Montana flight school in Belgrade. You will certify training records, conduct proficiency checks, and ensure FAR compliance while coordinating scheduling and resources for students and aircraft.

The role requires strong communication, multitasking, and the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant aviation experience.
• Experience in a Part 141 flight school strongly preferred.
• Willing to work nights, holidays and weekends.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and maintain accuracy.
• Good working relationships with coworkers and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Certifies training records, graduation certificates, and tests.
• Conducts proficiency checks for flight instructors and annual recurrent checks.
• Coordinates scheduling of students, instructors, and aircraft.
• Maintains currency with regulatory changes and updates training materials.
• Schedules meetings with staff and interacts with FAA personnel.
• Maintains safety and productivity in a fast-paced environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Aviation experience

Flight instruction experience

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility with nights/weekends

Education

FAA 141.35/141.36 compliance

Job description

Job Description:POSITION SUMMARYThe Assistant Chief Flight Instructor is responsible for providing and ensuring quality flight instruction as well as overseeing and evaluating the flight instructor staff.ESSENTIAL TASKS AND DUTIES INCLUDE:• Certifies all training records, graduation certificates, stage and final test reports, and student recommendations; conducts each stage and/or final test given to students.• Conducts initial proficiency check on flight instructors; conducts annual recurrent proficiency checks in accordance to FARs; ensures compliance with FARs. Supervises flight training activities; monitors flight instructor performance and makes recommendations.• Coordinates scheduling/dispatch activities related to scheduling of students, instructors, and aircraft for flight training; monitors overall student progress; ensures availability to flight students desiring advice or consultation.• Maintains currency with regulatory and procedural changes in the flight training environment; reviews and updates all aspects of flight training programs; ensures training materials are current and available.• Schedules and leads meetings with staff; meets with prospective students and parents; maintains a cooperative and communicative attitude with airport officials and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) personnel; performs other duties as assigned.• Must have excellent communication skills, work well with others, and a high level of productivity in a fun and fast-paced environment. Performs other duties as assigned.• Performs other TransMedics tasks and duties as required.REQUIREMENTS:• 2 years relevant aviation experience• Previous experience working in a 141 flight school strongly preferred• Must be flexible with ability and willingness to adapt quickly.• Must have excellent communication skills, work well with others, and high level of productivity in a fun and fast-paced environment.• Must be flexible and available to work nights, holidays and weekends as required.• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.• Organization and the ability to multitask to complete wide variety of tasks.• Maintain good working relationship with coworkers and vendors.• Attention to detail to ensure tasks are completed thoroughly and correctly.EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must meet 141.35 or 141.36 requirements.Employee Benefit:Medical with Health Reimbursement Account through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MADentalVisionHealthcare Flexible Spending AccountDependent Care Flexible Spending AccountShort Term DisabilityLong Term Disability401K PlanPet insuranceEmployee Stock Purchase PlanTransMedics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.