Instructor / Check Airman

Intermountain Health; Murray (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health seeks an experienced Instructor / Check Airman Pilot to lead pilot training, conducting proficiency checks and IOE in alignment with FAA regulations. The role emphasizes safety, leadership, and ongoing development across flight operations.

You will deliver instruction, update training materials, mentor pilots, and support regulatory audits while collaborating with the Chief Pilot to address training needs and improvements.

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
• VFR/IFR 2,000 hours of total flight time
• VFR/IFR 100 hours of unaided night flight time

Responsibilities

• Conducts pilot proficiency checks, evaluations, and IOE in accordance with FAA regulations and company policies.
• Delivers flight and ground instruction for initial, recurrent, and upgrade training programs.
• Assess pilot performance and provide feedback to improve skills and ensure compliance.
• Develops and updates training materials, lesson plans, and SOPs.
• Collaborates with the Chief Pilot to address training needs and operational improvements.
• Mentors pilots to promote growth and development.
• Supports safety programs by identifying risks and recommending mitigations.
• Maintains accurate training records, evaluations, and regulatory documentation.
• Assists in recruitment and onboarding of new pilots through evaluations and interviews.
• Acts 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

Job description

Job Description

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.
• Assess 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