Flight Check Instructor & Training Lead

Air Methods; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 114,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Methods is seeking an IFR RW Check Airman to oversee safety, flight operations and training for pilots undergoing evaluation. The role includes classroom, aircraft, and simulator instruction in a Denver-based setting.

The position requires initial and recurrent ground and flight training, non-compliance correction, and coordination with leadership to ensure adherence to procedures and FARs. FAA requirements apply.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma with 3–5 years related experience or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Recommendation from Air Methods Flight Instructor or Check Airman preferred.
• Previous Instructor/Check Airman experience is desirable.
• ATP rating in aircraft category preferred.
• Commercial/Instrument rating is required.
• Must meet total flight hour requirements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate safety, flight operations, maintenance operations, and procedures per the General Operations Manual.
• Conduct initial and recurrent ground and flight training.
• Provide transition, differences, and ROC ground and flight training.
• Identify and report non-compliances and coordinate corrective actions.
• Assist in developing and implementing flight and ground training schedules.
• Ensure adherence to standardized training and checking procedures.
• Support pilot record keeping per FARs and policies.
• Submit required reports timely.
• Operate advanced aviation training devices and full motion simulators as required.
• Contribute to aircraft checklist and Pilot Training Programs development.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Training program delivery

Collaborative teamwork

Education

GED or high school diploma and 3–5 years related experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Instructor/Check Airman experience preferred

ATP rating preferred

Commercial/Instrument rating required

Must meet total flight hour requirements

CFI / CFII (Rotor wing) or willingness to obtain within 1 year

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Air Methods is seeking an IFR RW Check Airman to oversee safety, flight operations and training for pilots undergoing evaluation. The role includes classroom, aircraft, and simulator instruction in a Denver-based setting.

The position requires initial and recurrent ground and flight training, non-compliance correction, and coordination with leadership to ensure adherence to procedures and FARs. FAA requirements apply.