Bell Training Academy Pilot

All Aviation Jobs; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health insurance

On-site clinic, pharmacy, physicalTher

Licensed counselor

Tuition reimbursement

80 hours PTO

120 hours vacation

12-13 paid holidays per year

6 weeks parental leave

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Bell Training Academy Pilot leads academic ground instruction and simulator training for customers, covering visual and instrument flight, and coordinates development of flight/ground training courseware while following all safety procedures.

The role may travel domestically or internationally to support global customers; you will work with maintenance to ensure aircraft are prepared for flight and provide SME support during sales/marketing flights.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 5 years of Helicopter Aviation experience.
• Commercial Rotorcraft license required.
• CFI/CFII (AGI for ground instructors) required.
• Minimum 1000 total flight hours in helicopters.
• Minimum 500 flight hours as instructor pilot.
• No FAA license revocation or regulatory agency action.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivation, discipline and goal orientation.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Excel and MS Projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver academic ground instruction and simulator training to customers for visual and instrument flight.
• Coordinate and participate in development of flight/ground training courseware.
• Follow flight safety and practice area procedures and interface with maintenance to prep aircraft for flight.
• Comply 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 business demand.
• Provide subject matter expertise during sales/marketing flights.

Skills

Helicopter experience

Rotorcraft license

CFI/CFII

1000 hours helicopter

500 hours instructor

No FAA license revocation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Self-motivation

Tools

MS Projects

MS Excel

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 simulators and 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

• 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.