Bilingual Helicopter Instructor & Check Airman (CFI/CFII)

Metro Aviation; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pilot Housing

$10,000 Stipend

Relocation Assistance Available

Family Health Insurance

Family Dental Insurance

Family Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Metro Aviation, Inc. seeks a Bilingual Helicopter Instructor/Check Airman (B407) in Shreveport, LA, at the Metro Aviation Headquarters Helicopter Flight Training Center.

The role involves pilot training, evaluation, and development of training standards under Metro Aviation’s Approved Training Program. Requirements include FAA rotorcraft certificates, CFII/CFI preferred, and significant flight time with leadership and training capabilities.

Qualifications

• FAA Commercial Pilot Rotorcraft Certificate and Instrument Helicopter Rating (ATP Rotorcraft Preferred).
• FAA 2nd Class Medical, preferred.
• CFI and CFII highly preferred.
• Total Time ≤2000 hours; PIC ≤1000; SIC ≤1000; Turbine 500; X/C 500; Night 100 (50 unaided); Instrument 75 (50 in flight).
• Bachelor’s degree in aviation or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct aviation training and evaluation in accordance with Metro Aviation Approved Training Program.
• Ensure standardized training procedures and aircraft maneuvers are followed.
• Assist the Assistant Chief Pilot in developing training standards and improving the Training Program.
• Conduct classroom instruction and operate simulators/FTDs as required.
• Submit reports and participate in meetings as directed.
• Collaborate with Chief Pilot/Regional Aviation Managers on pilot performance.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Leadership

Independent work

Teamwork

MS Office

Google Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aviation or related field

CFI and CFII

ATP Rotorcraft (preferred)

FAA Medical 2nd Class (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

Job description

Metro Aviation, Inc. seeks a Bilingual Helicopter Instructor/Check Airman (B407) in Shreveport, LA, at the Metro Aviation Headquarters Helicopter Flight Training Center.

The role involves pilot training, evaluation, and development of training standards under Metro Aviation’s Approved Training Program. Requirements include FAA rotorcraft certificates, CFII/CFI preferred, and significant flight time with leadership and training capabilities.