Aviation Ground Instructor — Training & Travel Perks

inMy Jet; Middlebury (CT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and voluntary保险

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Standby travel on select Tradewind Avi

Job summary

Tradewind Aviation seeks a Ground Instructor at Oxford, CT to deliver comprehensive ground school for the PC-12 and support training across bases. You will assess learners, provide feedback, and coordinate with flight instructors to integrate ground and flight training effectively.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel) is required, along with willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including weekends, to meet training needs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an instructor or teacher, preferably with single-engine turboprop aircraft experience.
• Strong knowledge of aviation principles, regulations, and best practices, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to others.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish rapport with students and foster a supportive learning environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in instructional delivery, including the use of multimedia tools and techniques.
• Flexibility and adaptability to accommodate changing student needs, schedules, and instructional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Initial Ground school curriculum for PC-12.
• Assist the Director of Training in researching, evaluating, and implementing new or revised training systems, policies, and procedures.
• Deliver engaging and informative ground instruction sessions covering a range of aviation topics including aerodynamics, aircraft systems, navigation, weather, regulations, and procedures.
• Conduct assessments and evaluations to gauge student comprehension and progress, providing constructive feedback to facilitate improvement.
• Collaborate with flight instructors and other staff members to ensure seamless integration of ground and flight training activities.

Skills

Ground instruction

Aviation knowledge

Communication skills

Multimedia instruction

MS Office

Tools

Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

Tradewind Aviation seeks a Ground Instructor at Oxford, CT to deliver comprehensive ground school for the PC-12 and support training across bases. You will assess learners, provide feedback, and coordinate with flight instructors to integrate ground and flight training effectively.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel) is required, along with willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including weekends, to meet training needs.