EMB-120 / SA-227 Instructor Pilot

Ameriflight; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameriflight's Flight Training Department seeks a dual-rated EMB-120 / SA-227 Instructor to join its team. The role supports ground, simulator and aircraft training across multiple locations, with base in Dallas, TX and significant travel to Houston, Paris, and other Ameriflight bases.

The ideal candidate has extensive aviation experience, strong instructional skills, and is able to operate in a dynamic, multi-base training environment, including international travel.

Qualifications

• ATP certificate and medical certificate are required for instructional duties.
• Total flight time: 3,000 hours; PIC: 2,000 hours; cross-country: 500 hours; multi-engine PIC: 500 hours; instrument: 200 hours; night: 100 hours.
• Experience with EMB-120 and/or SA-227 is strongly preferred and prior Part 121/135 training experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ground school, simulator and flight training for new hires and transitioning pilots.
• Facilitate online and virtual training sessions as required.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations and training standards.
• Evaluate pilot performance and provide feedback and documentation.
• Support curriculum development and program enhancements.
• Maintain standardisation across training platforms and locations.
• Provide line coverage during peak operational periods.

Skills

Instructional skills

FAA regulations knowledge

Curriculum development

Travel readiness

Education

ATP certificate

First Class medical certificate

Passport valid

Driver's license

Tools

Flight simulators

LMS platforms

EMB-120 experience

SA-227 experience

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

About the Company

Ameriflight, LLC is the largest Part 135 cargo airline in the United States and a leading provider of scalable, outsourced aviation services for the regional express airfreight market. Its portfolio enables major cargo integrators, manufacturers, aircraft operators and freight forwarders to adapt quickly to the demands of a fast-moving supply chain.

Role Overview

Ameriflight's Flight Training Department is seeking a highly qualified, dual-rated EMB-120 / SA-227 Instructor to join its Flight Training Team. The role is primarily instructional, supporting ground, simulator and aircraft training across multiple locations. The ideal candidate is a seasoned aviation professional with strong instructional capabilities and the flexibility to operate in a dynamic, multi-base training environment. The position is Dallas, Texas based but requires significant travel: ground instruction is conducted in Dallas, simulator instruction in Houston and Paris, France, and in-aircraft instruction at various Ameriflight bases throughout the United States.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct ground school, simulator and flight training for new hire pilots and transitioning pilots, and recurrent training for currently qualified crew members.
• Facilitate online and virtual training sessions as required.
• Ensure compliance with all FAA regulations, company policies and training standards.
• Evaluate pilot performance and provide constructive feedback and documentation.
• Support curriculum development and training programme enhancements.
• Maintain standardisation across training platforms and locations.
• Provide line coverage as needed during peak operational demand or when not engaged in training duties.

Licences & Qualifications

• ATP certificate.
• First Class or Second Class medical certificate.
• Current passport and the ability to travel internationally without restriction.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's licence and meet all company insurance criteria.
• Experience 3,000 hours total time; 2,000 hours PIC; 500 hours cross-country; 500 hours multi-engine PIC; 500 hours turbine PIC; 200 hours instrument; 100 hours night.
• Previous experience on EMB-120 and/or SA-227 aircraft strongly preferred.
• Prior Part 121 or Part 135 airline training experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience as a check airman, instructor pilot or training captain preferred.
• Experience with simulator instruction environments preferred.
• Familiarity with advanced training technologies and LMS platforms preferred.
• Previous involvement in training programme development or standardisation preferred.