Bell Training Academy Pilot

Cessna Aircraft Company; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in aviation as a Bell Training Academy Pilot, where you will inspire clients through in-flight operations and training across various Bell aircraft. Your expertise in helicopter aviation will support global customer bases while ensuring the highest flight safety standards. This role requires international travel, specialized skills, and a commitment to instructional excellence.

Benefits

80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)

120 hours of Vacation time

12-13 paid holidays per year

6 weeks parental leave

On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of helicopter aviation experience.
• Minimum 1000 hours total helicopter flight time.
• At least 500 hours as an instructor pilot.

Responsibilities

• Deliver academic ground instruction and simulator training to customers.
• Coordinate and participate in development of flight and ground training courseware.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable Aviation Authority requirements.

Skills

Helicopter aviation experience

Commercial Rotorcraft license

CFI/CFII

Excellent written and verbal communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel and MS Projects

Job description

Job Description - Bell Training Academy Pilot (331279)

Job Number:

331279

We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

Bell Training Academy Team

Bring your experience and ideas to help us instruct clients and customers on Bell aircraft regarding aircraft systems, planning considerations, and in-flight operations using classroom instruction, training devices, flight simulators, and aircraft flight training in various Bell models. Opportunity for worldwide off-site travel is required to provide academic and flight training to our global customer base. You will plan and execute aircraft flights around the world. This role is integral to the team, working closely with customers and employees. You’ll support return-to-service flights, sales/marketing flights, and ferry flights both domestically and internationally on an as-needed basis.

What you’ll be doing as Bell Training Academy Pilot (BTA Pilot)

• Deliver academic ground instruction and simulator training to customers for visual and instrument flight.
• Coordinate and participate in the development of flight and ground training courseware.
• Follow flight safety and practice area procedures, and interface with maintenance to ensure aircraft are prepared for flight.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable Aviation Authority requirements.
• Travel domestically or internationally as required by the customer.
• Work shifts outside of the standard 8 am-5 pm schedule as needed.

Skills You Bring To this Role:

• At least 5 years of helicopter aviation experience.
• Commercial Rotorcraft license.
• CFI/CFII (AGI for ground instructors).
• Minimum 1000 hours total helicopter flight time.
• At least 500 hours as an instructor pilot.
• No FAA or regulatory agency license revocations.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and goal-oriented.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel and MS Projects.

Preferences:

• ATP - Rotorcraft.
• Night Vision Goggles (NVG).
• 500 hours of instrument experience.
• High familiarity with Bell products; certifications/qualifications for Bell models are a plus.
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities.
• Additional instruction time in aircraft.
• Experience instructing for other Civil Aviation Authorities.
• Experience completing FAA/EASA audits.

• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion under pressure of deadlines and changing priorities.

What we offer you in return

• 5-day work week.
• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO).
• 120 hours of Vacation time.
• 12-13 paid holidays per year.
• 6 weeks parental leave.
• Competitive salary.
• On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor.
• Access to over 11 Employee Resource Groups.
• And much more.

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.

We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose, and bridge experiences by fostering a culture driven by unique perspectives, voices, and values.

EEO Statement

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