IFR Check Airman

Jobtailor; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Methods is seeking a Company Instructor to oversee training and evaluation for helicopter and fixed-wing pilots. You will conduct classroom, flight, and simulator checks, ensuring safety and adherence to the General Operations Manual.

Responsibilities include developing training schedules, addressing non-compliance, and delivering ground and flight instruction (including NVG, instrument, and transition training). A strong background in flight training and program implementation is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 3–5 years of related experience or training.
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Recommendation from a current Air Methods Flight Instructor or Check Airman is preferred.
• Previous Instructor/Check Airman experience is expected.
• ATP rating in aircraft category is preferred.
• Commercial/Instrument rating is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to implement training programs (initial and recurrent).
• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of staff.
• CFI / CFII (Rotor Wing) or willingness to obtain within one year.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety, evaluation, and qualification training for helicopter and fixed-wing pilots.
• Conduct training and flight checks in classroom, aircraft, or flight simulator.
• Evaluate operational compliance with safety, flight operations, and maintenance procedures.
• Coordinate initial and recurrent ground and flight training programs.
• Develop and implement training schedules and SOPs.
• Identify and report out-of-compliance issues immediately.
• Ensure adherence to standardized training and checking procedures.

Skills

CFI / CFII (Rotor Wing)

ATP Rating Preferred

Commercial/Instrument Rating

Excellent Verbal Written Communication

Training Program Implementation

Collaborative Work Ability

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word,;-

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

• Company instructor who performs an oversight, safety and qualification role for Helicopter and/or Fixed Wing pilots undergoing evaluation.
• Conducts training and flight checks in a classroom, an aircraft, or in a flight simulator.
• Evaluate operational compliance including all aspects of safety, flight operations, maintenance operations, and other procedures and policies as described in the General Operations Manual
• Initial and Recurrent training (ground and flight)
• Transition, differences and ROC (restricted operations checks) ground and flight training
• Correct and report out-of-compliance issues immediately
• Assist in the development and implementation of flight and ground training schedules
• Ensure that standardized training and checking procedures, provided by the certificate are adhered to
• Assist in development and conduct of Basic Indoctrination Training, initial and recurrent ground training, initial and recurrent flight training, instrument training (ground and flight), and night vision goggle (NVG) training (ground and flight)

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Recommendation from a current Air Methods Flight Instructor or Check Airman preferred
• Previous Instructor/Check Airman experience
• ATP rating in aircraft category preferred
• Commercial/Instrument rating required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to implement training programs (initial and recurrent training)
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner with all levels
• Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• CFI / CFII (Rotor wing) or willingness to obtain within one year.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in conducting flight and ground training, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards, and developing training schedules. Proficient in implementing initial and recurrent training programs for pilots, including specialized training such as NVG and instrument training.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Flight Instructor Experience
• Commercial/Instrument Rating
• ATP Rating Preferred
• CFI / CFII Certification
• Training Program Implementation

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Flight Training
• Ground Training
• Operational Compliance Evaluation
• Safety Procedures
• Flight Checks
• Basic Indoctrination Training
• NVG Training
• Initial and Recurrent Training
• Transition Training
• ROC Training

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Collaborative Work Ability

Certifications & Qualifications

• CFI / CFII (Rotor Wing)
• ATP Rating Preferred

Industry Keywords

• Helicopter Pilots
• Fixed Wing Pilots
• General Operations Manual
• Flight Operations
• Maintenance Operations

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Excel
• Word
• Outlook