FW Check Airman

Air Methods; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 89,650 - 134,475; Full time

Job summary

Air Methods in Greenwood Village, CO seeks a FW Check Airman to oversee safety and qualification for helicopter and fixed-wing pilots undergoing evaluation. Training and flight checks may occur in a classroom, aircraft, or flight simulator.

The role includes evaluating operational compliance, conducting initial and recurrent training, and developing training schedules. Requires CF I/II or ATP preferences, with extensive flight hours and FAA credentials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 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 preferred.
• Commercial/Instrument rating 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 training (ground and flight).
• Provide transition, differences and ROC ground and flight training.
• Correct and report non‑compliance; coordinate with ACP/Regional Aviation or Maintenance Director when needed.
• Assist in developing and implementing flight and ground training schedules.
• Ensure adherence to standardized training and checking procedures.
• Assist with pilot record keeping per FARs and policies.
• Submit required reports timely.
• Operate advanced aviation training devices and full‑motion simulators.
• Assist in developing aircraft checklists and Air Methods’ Pilot Training Programs.
• Assist in Basic Indoctrination Training and all levels of ground/flight training including night vision goggles.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Training programs

Collaborative work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

FW Check Airman

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

• 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.
• Correct and report out‑of‑compliance issues immediately; when unable to correct immediately, coordinate with the ACP and Regional Aviation or Maintenance Director to ensure 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.
• Submit required reports in a timely manner.
• Operate advanced aviation training devices and full‑motion simulators as required.
• Assist the CP in the development of the aircraft checklist and Air Methods’ Pilot Training Programs.
• Assist in the development and conduct of 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 assigned.

Additional Job Requirements

• Regular scheduled attendance.
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling (centralized).
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling (decentralized).

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. 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 requirements.

Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Program

• 2500 total flight hours with minimum of 2000 flight hours in category.
• 1000 hours PIC in category.
• 500 hours of cross‑country flight time, at least 50 hours of which were at night.
• 500 hours of turbine time.
• 100 hours night flight time.
• 100 hours of flight in actual instrument conditions in category.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to implement training programs (initial and recurrent training).
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner with all levels of staff.

Computer Skills

• Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• CFI / CFII (Rotor wing) or willingness to obtain within one year.

This 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.

Minimum pay

USD $89,650.00/Yr.

Maximum Pay

USD $134,475.00/Yr.

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Air Methods is an 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).