Helicopter Instructor Pilot – Texas

Heli Preflight; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site health services (clinic, etc.)

Employee Resource Groups

5-day work week

PTO 80 hours

Vacation 120 hours

Holidays 12-13 per year

Six weeks parental leave

Job summary

Bell Training Academy is seeking a pilot instructor to deliver academic and simulator training for visual and instrument flight. You will help develop courseware, uphold safety procedures, and coordinate with maintenance to prep aircraft for flights. Occasional travel internationally or domestically is required.

The role demands strong communication, regulatory compliance, and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment while supporting Bell’s global aviation training initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 5 years of Helicopter Aviation experience.
• Commercial rotorcraft license is required.
• CFI/CFII (AGI for ground instructors) is preferred.
• Minimum 1000 hours total time in helicopters.
• At least 500 hours as instructor pilot.
• No revocation of any pilot’s license by the FAA or regulatory agencies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, disciplined and able to meet objectives.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Excel and MS Projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver academic ground instruction and simulator training to customers for visual and instrument flight.
• Coordinate and participate in development of flight/ground training courseware.
• Adhere to flight safety and procedures; interface with maintenance for aircraft prep.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Aviation Authority requirements.
• May travel domestically or internationally as required by the customer.
• May work shifts outside 8am-5pm as needed by business demand.

Skills

Helicopter aviation experience

Commercial rotorcraft license

CFI/CFII (AGI for ground instructors)

1000 hours total time in helicopters

500 hours as instructor pilot

No revocation of pilot’s license byFAA

Written and verbal communication

Self-motivated and disciplined

Collaborative team environment

Microsoft Office — Excel/MS Projects

Bilingual or Multilingual

Tools

MS Office (Excel & MS Projects)

Job description

We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

Bell Training Academy Team

Bring your experience and ideas and help usinstruct clients/customers on Bell aircraft regarding aircraft systems,planningconsiderations and in-flight operations using classroom, training devices, flight simulatorsand aircraft flight training in various Bell models.Opportunity for worldwide off-site travel is required for providing academic and flight training to our global customer base plan and execute aircraft flights around the world.This role will be an integral part of the team, working closely with customers and employees. You’ll be able to support return to service flights, sales / marketing flights, and ferry flights both domestically and internationally on an as needed basis.

What you’ll be doing as Bell Training Academy Pilot(BTA Pilot)

• Responsible for delivering academic ground instruction and simulator training to customers for visual and instrument flight.
• Coordinate and participate in development of flight/ground training courseware.
• Responsible for following flight safety and practice area procedures along with interfacing with maintenance facility group to ensure aircraft are adequately prepared for flight.
• Compliance with all applicable Aviation Authority requirements
• May travel domestically or internationally as required by the customer.
• May work shifts outside of 8am-5pm schedule as required by the business demand.

Skills You Bring To this Role:

• Must have at least 5 years of Helicopter Aviation experience
• Commercial Rotorcraft license
• CFI/CFII (AGI for ground instructors)
• At least 1000 hours total time in helicopters
• At least 500 hours as instructor pilot
• No revocation of any pilot’s license by the FAA or regulatory agencies.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and able to meet department objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, attention to detail, and goal oriented
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Microsoft Office: Excel and MS Projects

Preferences:

• ATP – Rotorcraft
• NVG
• 500 hours of instrument experience
• High familiarity of Bell products –certifications/qualifications receivedfor Bell model aircraft is a plus
• Bilingual or Multilingual
• Increased level based on instruction time in aircraft
• Prior experience instructing for other Civil Aviation Authorities
• Prior experience completingFAA/EASA audits
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion while working under pressure of deadlines and priority changes.

What we offer you in return

• You’ll be on a 5-day week work schedule.
• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 120 hours Vacation time
• 12-13 paid holidays per year
• 6 weeks parental leave
• On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor
• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups
• And so much more

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.

We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values.

AI Readiness:

Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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