Ground Instructor, Flight Operations - 737

Eastern Airlines; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Eastern Air Express is expanding its training division and seeks experienced contract instructors for ground and simulator instruction. The role reports to the Manager of Flight Operations Training and collaborates with the Chief Pilot to ensure pilots are trained and qualified per regulatory standards.

Candidates must meet Part 121/135 experience and be willing to travel. The position emphasizes leadership, compliance, and precise record-keeping in a fast-paced aviation environment, with a

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a flight operations environment using large turbojet aircraft
• Experience delivering classroom and simulator training
• Ability to pass background checks and travel as needed

Responsibilities

• Adhere to FAA- and company-approved training programmes for lesson delivery
• Deliver training using classroom, aircraft, and simulator resources
• Maintain training records and certifications for each lesson
• Keep pilot qualification records up to date for legal flight assignments
• Provide training records to Crew Records to ensure regulatory compliance
• Operate Part 91 flights to various locations if required
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership

Skills

Flight ops experience

Instructional delivery

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or aviation

Tools

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

About the Company

At Eastern Air Express, curiosity and excitement for growth go a long way. The airline was launched by seekers, adventurers and, above all, fliers, and its rich legacy and pioneering spirit are still evident in the team today. An open-hearted attitude, respect for the people it flies and attention to detail are what set Eastern Air Express apart from its competitors.

Role Overview

Eastern Air Express is growing and adding multiple aircraft to the fleet. To support this growth it is looking for contract ground instructors covering both classroom and simulator training. This vacancy is a contract position open to all who are qualified. The Contract Ground Instructor, Flight Operations, reports to the Manager of Flight Operations Training with a dotted-line report to, and close working relationship with, the Chief Pilot. The post holder interacts with captains, first officers, external vendors that provide training resources such as simulators, and at times the FAA. The role 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to guidance contained in the FAA- and company-approved training programmes for delivery and completion of the required lesson plan and assigned training event, in compliance with 14 CFR Federal Aviation Regulations and company policies.
• Use associated classroom, aircraft and simulator resources to deliver the required training for initial, recurrent, hazardous materials, transition and upgrade ground and simulator events.
• Complete and submit student training records and certifications at the end of each lesson.
• Ensure pilot qualification records are updated promptly so that daily pilot assignment is legal and only qualified flight crews are scheduled in the company's Flight Management System.
• Provide student training records to Crew Records in a timely fashion to ensure compliance with federal regulatory requirements and the Pilot Records Improvement Act (PRIA) or Pilot Records Database (PRD) where applicable.
• May be tasked to operate Part 91 flights to various locations, current and qualified.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Pilot, Manager of Flight Operations Training or Director of Operations.

Licences & Qualifications

• Airline Transport Pilot Certificate — Multiengine Land — with B737 type rating .
• Flight Instructor Certificate — Aircraft Multi-Engine Land — Instrument Airplane preferred.
• Must be 737 qualified, with detailed knowledge and understanding of flight operations training requirements for pilots.
• Bachelor's degree in education or a relevant aviation field preferred.
• Three or more years of experience working in a flight operations environment using large turbojet aircraft is mandatory; international experience preferred.
• Previous experience as an instructor under Part 121 or Part 135 operations preferred.
• Results-oriented, with the ability to balance diverse and dynamic operational requirements.
• Ability to handle and maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient or better skills in MS PowerPoint, Excel and the MS Office suite.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills; able to work under minimal supervision, exercising independent judgement, discretion and initiative.
• Self-motivated with independent problem-solving ability, and able to travel out of state if needed.

Additional Information

Candidates must be able to pass a two-year drug and alcohol background check, a pre-employment drug test and a criminal history records check (CHRC).

Eastern Air Express is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requisition reference: clientRequisitionID 1375 | ExternalJobID 529542 | ADP itemID 9200822304007_1. Posted 2026-10-01.