Helicopter Flight Instructor & Training Lead

Helicopter Jobs; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Profit sharing & ESOP

Retirement savings plan

PTO, holidays & parental leave

Medical, dental, vision, life, & long‑

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters U.S. regional headquarters in Grand Prairie, TX seeks an experienced instructor pilot to lead ground and flight training for customers. You will update courseware, prepare flight logs, and ensure FAA compliance while coordinating with QA and flight operations teams.

The role requires 5+ years of flight experience, 2000 PIC hours, IFR, and CFII ratings; night operations and ability to work with translators are valued. Onsite work with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years flight experience minimum.
• 2000 Pilot-In-Command hours in helicopters (≥500 turbine hours).
• 100+ flight hours in last 12 calendar months.
• FAA First or Second Class Medical Certificate, Commercial helicopter license, IFR rating, and CFII (helicopter).
• Able to operate aircraft and maintain FAA certificates/medical requirements.
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings and data.

Responsibilities

• Participate in ground and flight instruction for customer personnel.
• Update flight manuals; screen service bulletins; maintain training courseware.
• Set up classrooms and training resources.
• Perform flight training as instructor pilot with students; evaluate maneuvers including normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures.
• Prepare flight logs and reports; ensure FAA compliance in all Flight Operations.
• Coordinate results with Quality Assurance, Flight Line and Flight Operations.
• Demonstrate flights for potential customers to support Marketing; assist in other Flight Ops missions.

Skills

Flight experience

PIC hours

Night flying

IFR rating

CFII

Spanish

FAA medical

Education

High School diploma

BS/BA preferred

Job description

Airbus Helicopters U.S. regional headquarters in Grand Prairie, TX seeks an experienced instructor pilot to lead ground and flight training for customers. You will update courseware, prepare flight logs, and ensure FAA compliance while coordinating with QA and flight operations teams.

The role requires 5+ years of flight experience, 2000 PIC hours, IFR, and CFII ratings; night operations and ability to work with translators are valued. Onsite work with travel as needed.