Lead Flight Instructor & Training Program Manager

TransMedics, Inc.; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

401K Plan

Pet insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

TransMedics, Inc. in Montana seeks an Assistant Chief Flight Instructor to oversee quality flight instruction and evaluate the flight instructor staff. You will certify training records, and conduct stage and final tests for students.

Key duties include conducting proficiency checks per FARs, coordinating scheduling of students, instructors, and aircraft, and ensuring training materials stay current. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential in this fast-paced role.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant aviation experience.
• Experience in a 141 flight school strongly preferred.
• Must be flexible with ability and willingness to adapt quickly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be flexible and available to work nights, holidays and weekends as required.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Maintain good relationships with coworkers and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Certifies all training records, graduation certificates, stage and final test reports, and student recommendations; conducts each stage and/or final test given to students.
• Conducts initial proficiency check on flight instructors; conducts annual recurrent proficiency checks in accordance to FARs; ensures compliance with FARs. Supervises flight training activities; monitors flight instructor performance and makes recommendations.
• Coordinates scheduling/dispatch activities related to scheduling of students, instructors, and aircraft for flight training; monitors overall student progress; ensures availability to flight students desiring advice or consultation.
• Maintains currency with regulatory and procedural changes in the flight training environment; reviews and updates all aspects of flight training programs; ensures training materials are current and available.
• Schedules and leads meetings with staff; meets with prospective students and parents; maintains a cooperative and communicative attitude with airport officials and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) personnel; performs other duties as assigned.
• Must have excellent communication skills, work well with others, and a high level of productivity in a fun and fast-paced environment. Performs other TransMedics tasks and duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Organization

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

FAA 141 Certification

Job description

TransMedics, Inc. in Montana seeks an Assistant Chief Flight Instructor to oversee quality flight instruction and evaluate the flight instructor staff. You will certify training records, and conduct stage and final tests for students.

Key duties include conducting proficiency checks per FARs, coordinating scheduling of students, instructors, and aircraft, and ensuring training materials stay current. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential in this fast-paced role.