Flight Instructor & Check Airman

Heli Preflight; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Methods in Austin, TX seeks a contract Flight Instructor (EC135) to oversee safety and qualification for helicopter and fixed-wing pilots during evaluation. Conducts training and flight checks in a classroom, aircraft, or flight simulator.

Responsibilities include evaluating operations, delivering ground and flight training, coordinating with ACP/Regional leadership, and developing schedules while ensuring FAR adherence and standardized procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 3–5 years related experience and/or training or equivalent
• 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, ROC ground and flight training
• Correct and report out-of-compliance issues; coordinate with ACP/Director as needed
• Develop and implement training schedules
• Ensure adherence to standardized training/checking procedures
• Assist in pilot record-keeping per FARs
• Operate advanced aviation training devices and simulators
• Assist in aircraft checklist development and training programs
• Conduct various indoctrination and instrument training
• Submit required reports in a timely manner
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Training program delivery

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Commercial/Instrument rating required

ATP rating preferred

Flight hours requirement

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Company: Air Methods
Location: Austin, Texas
Type: Contractor
Posted: 06 October 2026

Description

Job Summary
Overview

EC135

Job Summary Company instructor who performs an oversight, safety and qualification role for Helicopter and/or Fixed Wing pilots undergoing evaluation. Conducts training and flight checks in a classroom, an aircraft, or in a flight simulator.Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following: • Evaluate operational compliance including all aspects of safety, flight operations, maintenance operations, and other procedures and policies as described in the General Operations Manual• Initial and Recurrent training (ground and flight)• Transition, differences and ROC (restricted operations checks) ground and flight training• Will correct and report out-of-compliance issues immediately. When unable to be corrected immediately, the CA will coordinate with the ACP and Regional Aviation or Maintenance Director as appropriate to ensure the problem is corrected• Assist in the development and implementation of flight and ground training schedules• Ensure that standardized training and checking procedures, provided by the certificate are adhered to• Assist the CP and ACP in all pilot record keeping requirements in accordance with applicable FARs and policies• Assist in the development and implementation of flight and ground training schedules • Submit required reports in a timely manner• Expected to operate advanced aviation training devices and operate full motion simulators as required• Assist the CP in the development of the aircraft checklist and Air Methods’ Pilot Training Programs • Will assist in development and conduct (as appropriate): Basic Indoctrination Training, initial and recurrent ground training, initial and recurrent flight training, instrument training (ground and flight), and night vision goggle (NVG) training (ground and flight) • Other duties as assignedAdditional Job Requirements• Regular scheduled attendance• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling (centralized)• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling (decentralized)Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position has no supervisory responsibilities. QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.Education & Experience• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience• 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 requirementsSkills• Excellent verbal and written communication skills• Ability to implement training programs (initial and recurrent training)• Ability to work in a collaborative manner with all levelsComputer Skills• Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and OutlookCertificates, Licenses, Registrations• CFI / CFII (Rotor wing) or willingness to obtain within one yearThis position is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident).Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Company Details

Company: Air Methods
Address: 5500 S Quebec Street, Suite 300 · Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 · USA
Web: https://www.airmethods.com
Makes: Bell Helicopters, American Eurocopter, Beechcraft, and Pilatus
Models: Bell 206, Bell 222, Bell 230, Bell 407, Bell 412, Bell 430, AS-350, AS-355, EC-120, EC-130, EC-135, EC-145, BK-117, BO-105, S-76, King Air, PC 12
About:

Air Methods LLC is the biggest provider of air medical emergency transport services and systems in the country, with over 43 years of experience. The company’s mission is to save 100,000 lives every year by helping those who require intensive medical care from the site of an accident or from general care hospitals to highly skilled trauma centers/tertiary care centers. Air Methods has a fleet of nearly 450 helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, which operate from almost 300 bases across 45 states. The company is headquartered in Greenwood Village, CO.

(Job and company information not to be copied, shared, scraped, or otherwise disseminated/distributed without explicit consent of JSfirm, LLC)