Flight Training Coordinator

Republic Airways Inc.; Keystone Manor (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Republic Airways Inc. is seeking a Flight Training Coordinator to manage and optimize the pilot training program. You will oversee training plans, book simulators, and coordinate schedules for students, instructors, and check airmen.

The role requires strong organizational skills, multitasking ability, and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Power BI, Outlook and Teams. Airline industry experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft OS and Office Suite.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to multiple software programs.
• Self-starter with proactive work style.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pilot training plans and adjust as needed.
• Coordinate with Training Managers to schedule training events.
• Communicate daily tasks and important items to the team.
• Field emails and in-office questions from instructors and students.
• Monitor TSA security requirements for Foreign Nationals entering training sessions.
• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Power BI, Outlook and Teams to maintain accurate information.
• Plan recurrent training events and book simulator time and resources.
• Coordinate check airmen and instructor schedules for training events.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Self-starter

Adaptability

Communication

Education

GED or high school diploma

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Fox Britannica

SharePoint

Power BI

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Job Category: Flight POSITION PURPOSE Flight Training Coordinators are an integral part to the pilot training program ensuring that essential pilot training needs are met. This associate facilitates student, instructor, and Sim schedules for each class throughout the training timeline. This includes starting after Indoctrination, during Flight Training Devices and Simulators, and up until the beginning of Initial Operation Experience (IOE). Additionally, they will utilize the theory of constraint concept to best fit the demands of our resources and training needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Oversee pilot training plans and adjusts as necessary due to circumstantial issues.
• Use critical thinking skills to formulate inventive and efficient solutions.
• Coordinate with Training Managers to ensure a positive and corrective action is made while facilitating scheduled and unscheduled pilot training events.
• Communicate daily critical tasks and items of importance to our fellow team members.
• Field emails and in-office questions from instructors and students.
• Monitor any needed TSA security requirements for Foreign Nationals entering the simulator training sessions, ensuring that federal approval is met.
• Utilizes Fox Britannica, Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Power BI, Outlook, and Teams to ensure all needed information is accurate and up to date.
• Plan recurrent training events, books simulator and flight training device time as well as coordinates resources.
• Coordinates check airmen and instructor schedules for training events.
• Reacts to changes in training and plans for future training needs.
• Displays strong attention to detail to monitor progression of pilot training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Knowledge of Microsoft OS, including Microsoft Office Suite and various web browsers

Ability to multitask and interact with multiple computer applications and adapt to new software programs when incorporated into the department.

Self-starter

PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Previous experience in the Airline industry.

Associates Degree.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.

REASONING/PROBLEM SOLVING

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions.

Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Multitasking while applying problem solving and written or oral instructions to multiple parties.

CRITIAL THINKING/DECISION MAKING

Makes decisions daily on use of resources.

Determines best methods to solve problems by referring to established precedents and policies.

Impact of decisions are high level.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Able to move about the work environment.

Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Typically, not exposed to extreme environmental conditions.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, DISABILITY, AND VETERAN ACCOMODATIONS

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability and Veteran Accommodations All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Republic Airways is one of the largest regional airlines in North America. Republic operates a fleet of 200+ Embraer 170/175 aircraft and offers scheduled passenger service with 900 daily flights to 80+ cities in the U.S. and Canada. Republic continues to lead the way in innovation and operational excellence for 50 years. The unrivaled work being done by our over 6,000 Associates sets us apart from the competition. We are in an era of growth and untapped potential across the aviation industry. It’s an exciting time to be part of our Company, from corporate positions to the flight deck. No matter your role, your opportunities are elevated at Republic Airways. Republic Airways fosters a culture of trust, respect, care and fun. We believe our people and the passion they bring to their work is what distinguishes us. We work to encourage, support and invest in our Associates both professionally and personally. We live and breathe our Vision, Mission, Culture Statement and Guiding Principles — those words are put into action each and every day at Republic.