Ground Instructor Flight Operations - 737

Iflyea; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Air Express is seeking a Ground Instructor for Flight Operations on contract in Miami, FL. You will lead classroom and simulator training, ensure compliance with 14 CFR and company policies, and coordinate with pilots and external vendors.

The role reports to the Manager of Flight Operations Training and requires strong instructional and aviation knowledge. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in a Flight Operations role, 737 type rating, and related instructor certifications.

Qualifications

• The instructor will have detailed knowledge of flight operations training requirements for pilots and be 737 qualified.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or relevant Aviation field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to FAA and company training programs for delivery and completion of lessons.
• Delivers training for initial, recurrent, hazardous materials, transition, and upgrade events.
• Maintains student training records and certifications after each lesson.
• Keeps pilot qualification records up to date for legal flight operations.

Skills

Presentation skills

Verbal/written communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or relevant Aviation field

Airline Transport Pilot Certificate - Multiengine Land - B737 Type Rating

Flight Instructor Certificate - Aircraft Multi-Engine Land - Instrument

Tools

MS PowerPoint

Excel

MS Office Suite

Job description

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Ground Instructor Flight Operations - 737

Contractor Miami, FL, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1375

A. Overview

Eastern Air Express is growing & adding multiple aircraft to the fleet. To support this growth, we are looking for Contract Ground Instructors (classroom and simulator). This position is open to all who are qualified on a contract basis..

B. General

This is a contract position, that will report to the Manager of Flight Operations training with a dotted line report/ work closely with the Chief Pilot.

This position interacts with:

• Captains
• First Officers, and
• External vendors that provide training resources such as simulators, and may at times
• interact with the FAA

The Contract Ground Instructor – Flight Operations is responsible for providing the leadership and oversight necessary to ensure that Captains and First Officers are adequately trained, qualified and competent to perform their duties in accordance with regulatory requirements and Eastern’s performance and safety goals.

C. Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adheres to guidance contained in the FAA and Company approved training programs for delivery and completion of the required Lesson Plan and assigned training event in compliance with 14 CFR Federal Aviation Regulations and company policies;
• Utilizes associated classroom, aircraft, and simulator resources and delivers the required training for initial, recurrent, hazardous material, transition, and upgrade ground and simulator events;
• Completes and submits student training records and certifications at the completion of each lesson.
• Ensures pilot qualification records are updated on a timely basis so that the daily assignment of all pilots is legal and so that only qualified flight crews are scheduled for their events in the Company’s Flight Management System;
• Provides student training records to Crew Records in a timely fashion to ensure Eastern’s compliance with Federal Regulatory requirements and the Pilot Record Improvement Act (PRIA) or Pilot Records Database (PRD) if/when applicable;
• May be tasked to operate Part 91 flights to various locations, current and qualified.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed and/or assigned by the Chief Pilot, Manager of Flight Operations Training, or the Director of Operations.

D. Qualifications

• The Contract Ground Instructor – Flight Operations will have detailed knowledge and understanding of the flight operations training requirements for pilots and be 737 qualified;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or relevant Aviation field preferred

• Airline Transport Pilot Certificate - Multiengine Land - B737 Type Rating
• Flight Instructor Certificate - Aircraft Multi-Engine Land - Instrument Airplane preferred

• Three (3) or more years of experience working in a Flight Operations environment utilizing large turbo jet aircraft is mandatory; international experience preferred;
• Results-oriented with the ability to balance diverse and dynamic operational requirements;
• Previous experience as an instructor, under Part 121 or Part 135 operations preferred;
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities will also include:

1. Ability to handle and maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information
2. Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills
3. Strong interpersonal skills
4. Proficient / Intermediate or better skills in MS PowerPoint, Excel, and MS Office Suite
5. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
6. Ability to work under minimal supervision; exercises independent good judgment, appropriate discretion, and takes initiative
7. Self-motivated and independent problem-solving ability
8. Ability to travel out of state if needed

• Must be able to pass a two (2) year drug and alcohol background check, pre-employment drug test, and criminal history records check (CHRC)

Eastern Air Express is an Equal Opportunity Employer