Instructor / Check Airman

Intermountain Health; Chino Hills (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Utah is seeking an Instructor / Check Airman Pilot to lead evaluations, training, and certifications for our pilot team, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and company standards.

You will deliver flight and ground instruction, mentor pilots, maintain training records, and collaborate with the Chief Pilot to address training needs while supporting safety and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• FAA pilot certifications and medical clearance required.
• Extensive flight time with VFR/IFR experience.
• Night flight experience and instrument proficiency demonstrated.
• Ability to conduct and oversee pilot evaluations and training.
• Strong mentoring and safety oversight capabilities.
• Experience documenting training records and audits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pilot proficiency checks, evaluations, and IOE per FAA rules.
• Deliver flight and ground instruction for initial, recurrent, and upgrade training.
• Assess performance and provide constructive feedback for improvement.
• Develop and update training materials, lesson plans, and SOPs.
• Collaborate with the Chief Pilot to address training needs.
• Mentor pilots and promote professional growth and safety culture.
• Participate in safety programs, identify risks, and mitigate them.
• Maintain accurate training records and regulatory documentation.
• Assist in recruitment and onboarding through evaluations and interviews.
• Act as SME during regulatory audits and inspections.

Skills

Flight instruction

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Safety oversight

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

FAA Certifications: Commercial Pilot Certificate or an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate; helicopter or airplane rating

Current FAA Second-Class Medical Certificate (or higher)

Instrument Rating - Helicopter

Flight Experience (minimum) for VFR/ IFR: 2,000 hours total flight time

VFR / IFR 100 hours of unaided night flight time

VFR 100 hours (IFR 500 hours) cross-country flight experience

IFR 75 actual or simulated instrument hours (50 actual)

Part 14 CFR 135.293 & 139.297 proficiency rides completion

Job description

The Instructor / Check Airman Pilot

The Instructor / Check Airman Pilot is an essential resource in maintaining the professional standards and readiness of the pilot team. It conducts evaluations, training, and certifications, ensuring pilots meet operational and regulatory requirements. This position provides leadership in training and development while reinforcing safety and excellence in every aspect of flight operations.

Essential Functions

• Conducts pilot proficiency checks, evaluations, and initial operating experience (IOE) in accordance with FAA regulations and company policies.


• Delivers flight and ground instruction to pilots for initial, recurrent, and upgrade training programs.


• Assesses pilot performance and provides constructive feedback to improve skills and ensure compliance.


• Develops and updates training materials, lesson plans, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).


• Collaborates with the Chief Pilot to address training needs and operational improvements.


• Serves as a mentor to pilots, promoting professional growth and development.


• Participates in safety programs by identifying risks, recommending mitigations, and reinforcing best practices.


• Maintains accurate training records, evaluations, and other documentation required by regulatory agencies and company standards.


• Assists in the recruitment and onboarding of new pilots by conducting evaluations and interviews.


• Acts as a subject matter expert during regulatory audits and inspections.

Skills

• Flight instruction


• Leadership


• Communication


• Analytical thinking


• Decision-making


• Problem-solving


• Mentoring


• Safety oversight


• Organizational skills


• Time management

Minimum Qualifications

• FAA Certifications: Commercial Pilot Certificate or an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate; appropriate helicopter or airplane rating


• Current FAA Second-Class Medical Certificate (or higher)


• Instrument Rating - Helicopter


• Flight Experience (minimum) for VFR Program and IFR Program: VFR / IFR 2,000 hours of total flight time


• VFR / IFR 100 hours of unaided night flight time


• VFR 100 hours (IFR 500 hours) of cross-country flight experience (25 hours at night)


• IFR 75 actual or simulated instrument hours (50 must be in actual flight)


• Miscellaneous VFR / IFR Pass a part 14 CFR 135.293 check ride within the first 60 days of hire


• IFR Pass a part 14 CFR 139.297 instrument proficiency ride within 12 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• HAA experience


• 300 flight hours at night


• Night Vision Goggle experience


• Flight Instructing experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods in an aircraft cockpit


• Capability to perform pre-flight and post-flight inspections, which may involve climbing, kneeling, crouching, or stooping


• Must meet FAA medical standards for physical and mental fitness, as verified by a current FAA Medical Certificate


• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, as required for handling equipment or luggage


• Tolerance for varying environmental conditions, including exposure to heat, cold, and noise during aircraft operations

Location

Valley Center Tower

Murray

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Hourly Range

$51.11 - $80.45

Benefits

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Employment Policies

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, n