Ground Simulator Instructor

Key Lime Air; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental, life insurance

401(k) match up to 4%

PTO up to 18 days/year

Flight benefits (ZED program)

Job summary

Key Lime Air in Centennial, CO requires a Ground/Simulator Instructor to provide standardized training for PIC, SIC, upgrades, and emergency procedures across multiple aircraft. The role includes ground and simulator instruction, evaluating pilot progress, maintaining training records, and upholding FAA standards. Excellent English communication, team collaboration, and instructional skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must meet Part 121/135 PIC requirements.
• ATP AMEL and Flight Instructor experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Regulations, Flight Operations Manuals, Operations Specifications, Crewmember SOPs, Aircraft Systems and Company Policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide standardized training for multiple aircraft: PIC/SIC initial and recurrent, upgrade, emergency procedures, differences, and special curriculum.
• Enforce company standards by teaching and ensuring safe flight operations.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication and provide constructive feedback.
• Evaluate pilot progress and be able to judge performance impartially.
• Conduct ground and simulator training.
• Keep accurate records and submit required documents timely.
• Maintain competency and qualifications to instruct.
• Maintain professionalism in all duties.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

English fluency

Effective communication

Microsoft Office

Team player

Education

Part 121/135 PIC requirements

ATP AMEL and Flight Instructor experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Key Lime Air Ground/Simulator Instructor

We are a growing regional airline based at Centennial International Airport with over 27 years of history in the aviation industry as a Part 121 and Part 135 air carrier. Our operations include cargo, private/VIP large cabin charters, and scheduled passenger service under our Key Lime Air/Denver Air Connection brand.

Location: Centennial Airport

Starting Salary: $150k a year

• Employer paid health, vision, dental, and life insurance for the employee
• Matching 401k up to 4%
• Accruing PTO days, a maximum of 18 days per year
• Flight benefits through ZED program

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Provide standardized training for multiple aircraft for the following events:
  • o PIC Initial and Recurrent training
  • o SIC Initial and Recurrent training
  • o Upgrade training
  • o Emergency Procedures/Drill Training
  • o Differences Training
  • o InDoc and Special Curriculum Training
• 2. Enforce company standards by teaching and requiring others to fly by set standards of service and safety.
• 3. Strong interpersonal, verbal/written, listening, and presentation skills are necessary to effectively teach required subjects and provide constructive feedback.
• 4. Must possess the skills to properly judge and evaluate pilot performance and be willing to accurately and impartially judge and evaluate.
• 5. Conduct ground and simulator training.
• 6. The successful candidate must be able to keep accurate records, complete proper paperwork and submit required documents to the company in a timely manner.
• 7. Evaluate pilot progress in gaining skills and knowledge by the standards established at Key Lime Air and the FAA.
• 8. Maintains competency and qualifications required to instruct.
• 9. Always maintain a high level of professionalism.
• 10. Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

Education & Experience

• Meet Part 121/135 PIC requirements.
• ATP AMEL and prior Flight Instructor experience preferred.
• Successful candidates will hold an above average knowledge and awareness of: Applicable Regulations, Flight Operations Manuals, Operations Specifications,
• Crewmember Standard Operating Procedures, Aircraft Systems, Aircraft Performance, and Company Policies and Procedures.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent fluency in English, through both verbal and written communications; able to speak, understand, read and write.
• Must be an excellent listener and presenter to meet and exceed the company’s expectations during the training process.
• Fluent knowledge of Microsoft Products.
• Ability to work in a team environment and support cultural diversity

Required Equipment

• Must have High Speed Internet
• High Speed Computer for Online Instruction