Bell Training Academy Pilot

Bell; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled Bell Training Academy Pilot to deliver exceptional training on Bell aircraft systems. This role involves providing both academic and simulator instruction, ensuring safety compliance, and potentially traveling globally to train clients. With a focus on collaboration and excellence, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of aviation. The company offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and numerous employee benefits, including generous PTO and health insurance. If you are passionate about aviation and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

80 hours Personal Time Off (PTO)

120 hours Vacation time

12-13 paid holidays per year

6 weeks parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive health insurance

On-site clinic and pharmacy

Access to Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• 5+ years of helicopter aviation experience required.
• Must hold a commercial rotorcraft license and CFI/CFII certification.
• Experience in instructing with at least 500 hours as an instructor pilot.

Responsibilities

• Deliver academic ground instruction and simulator training to customers.
• Coordinate development of flight/ground training courseware.
• Ensure compliance with aviation safety and operational procedures.

Skills

Helicopter Aviation Experience

Commercial Rotorcraft License

CFI/CFII Certification

Total Flight Hours (1000+)

Instructor Pilot Experience (500+ hours)

Excellent Communication Skills

Self-Motivated

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, MS Projects)

Job description

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 and help us instruct clients/customers on Bell aircraft regarding aircraft systems,planning considerations and in-flight operations using classroom, training devices, flight simulatorsand aircraft flight training in various Bell models. Opportunity for worldwide off-site travel is required for providing academic and flight training to our global customer base plan and execute aircraft flights around the world. This role will be an integral part of the team, working closely with customers and employees. You’ll be able to 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)

• Responsible for delivering academic ground instruction and simulator training to customers for visual and instrument flight.

• Coordinate and participate in development of flight/ground training courseware.

• Responsible for following flight safety and practice area procedures along with interfacing with maintenance facility group to ensure aircraft are adequately prepared for flight.

• Compliance with all applicable Aviation Authority requirements

• May travel domestically or internationally as required by the customer.

• May work shifts outside of 8am-5pm schedule as required by the business demand.

• Provide subject matter expertise during sales / marketing flights.

Skills You Bring To this Role:

• Must have at least 5 years of Helicopter Aviation experience

• Commercial Rotorcraft license

• CFI/CFII (AGI for ground instructors)

• At least 1000 hours total time in helicopters

• At least 500 hours as instructor pilot

• No revocation of any pilot’s license by the FAA or regulatory agencies.

• Self-motivated, disciplined, and able to meet department objectives.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proactive, attention to detail, and goal oriented

• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

• Microsoft Office: Excel and MS Projects

Preferences:

• Bachelors degree

• ATP - Rotorcraft

• NVG

• 500 hours of instrument experience

• High familiarity of Bell products - certifications/qualifications received for Bell model aircraft is a plus

• Bilingual or Multilingual

• Increased level based on instruction time in aircraft

• Prior experience instructing for other Civil Aviation Authorities

• Prior experience completing FAA/EASA audits

• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion while working under pressure of deadlines and priority changes.

What we offer you in return

· You’ll be on a 5-day week work schedule.

· 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)

· 120 hours Vacation time

· 12-13 paid holidays per year

· 6 weeks parental leave

· Tuition reimbursement

· Competitive salary

· Comprehensive health insurance

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

· Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups

· And so 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 that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values.