Chief Flight Instructor, FAA Part 141 Leader

Transmedics; Belgrade (MT); On-site; USD 84,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K plan

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

TransMedics is seeking a Chief Instructor to lead and scale a high-quality flight training program in a Part 141 environment. You will supervise instructors, manage student progression, and ensure FAA regulatory compliance across the training operations.

You will maintain safety, instructional excellence, and strong leadership while collaborating with FAA personnel and aviation stakeholders to advance TransMedics' mission and aviation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must have significant flight instruction experience within a Part 141 environment.
• Experience leading flight instructors and overseeing a structured training program.
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations, safety practices, and training program administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for all flight training activities, ensuring high instruction standards, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead, coach, and evaluate flight instructors, including proficiency checks and recurrent checks.
• Monitor student performance and progression, address gaps, and ensure successful program completion.

Skills

Flight instruction experience

Leadership

FAA regulations knowledge

Program administration

Instructor evaluation

Job description

TransMedics is seeking a Chief Instructor to lead and scale a high-quality flight training program in a Part 141 environment. You will supervise instructors, manage student progression, and ensure FAA regulatory compliance across the training operations.

You will maintain safety, instructional excellence, and strong leadership while collaborating with FAA personnel and aviation stakeholders to advance TransMedics' mission and aviation initiatives.