Check Airman: Flight Eval & Training Lead

Air Methods Pilots; Watkins (MN); On-site; USD 114,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Methods in Minnesota is seeking a FW Check Airman to act as company instructor, providing oversight, safety and qualification evaluation for helicopter and fixed-wing pilots during training and checks. Training occurs in classrooms, aircraft or a flight simulator.

The role covers initial and recurrent training, ROC checks, and collaboration with ACP/Director to correct issues and maintain compliance. Strong record-keeping and report submission are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 3–5 years related experience and/or training.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Recommendation from a current Air Methods Flight Instructor or Check Airman preferred.
• Previous Instructor/Check Airman experience.
• ATP rating in aircraft category preferred.
• Commercial/Instrument rating required.
• Must meet total flight hour requirements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate safety, flight operations, maintenance, and procedures per General Operations Manual.
• Initial and recurrent ground and flight training.
• Transition, differences and ROC ground and flight training.
• Correct and report non-compliance and coordinate with ACP/Director as appropriate.
• Assist development and implementation of training schedules.
• Ensure adherence to standardized training and checking procedures.
• Assist in pilot records keeping per FARs and policies.
• Submit required reports in a timely manner.
• Operate advanced aviation training devices and full-motion simulators as required.
• Assist in aircraft checklist and Pilot Training Programs development.
• Develop and conduct Basic Indoctrination, ground, flight, instrument, and NVG training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Training program delivery

Collaborative teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

ATP rating preferred

Commercial/Instrument rating required

Previous Instructor/Check Airman experience

Total flight hours requirements

Job description

Air Methods in Minnesota is seeking a FW Check Airman to act as company instructor, providing oversight, safety and qualification evaluation for helicopter and fixed-wing pilots during training and checks. Training occurs in classrooms, aircraft or a flight simulator.

The role covers initial and recurrent training, ROC checks, and collaboration with ACP/Director to correct issues and maintain compliance. Strong record-keeping and report submission are essential.