Rotor Wing Check Pilot & IFR Training Lead

Air Methods; Watkins (MN); On-site; USD 114,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Air Methods is seeking an instructor/check airman to oversee safety and qualification for helicopter and fixed-wing pilots undergoing evaluation. You will conduct classroom, aircraft, or simulator training and ensure compliance with the General Operations Manual.

You will perform initial and recurrent training, coordinate with ACP/Regional leadership, and assist in developing flight training programs, while maintaining accurate records and reporting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 3–5 years related experience or training
• 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
• Must meet total flight hour requirements

Responsibilities

• Evaluate safety, flight operations, and maintenance procedures per General Operations Manual
• Conduct initial and recurrent training (ground and flight)
• Perform transition, differences, and ROC training (ground and flight)
• Correct and report non-compliance; coordinate with ACP and Regional Aviation or Maintenance Director
• Develop and implement flight and ground training schedules
• Ensure adherence to standardized training and checking procedures
• Maintain pilot records per FARs and policies
• Submit required reports timely
• Operate advanced aviation training devices and full motion simulators
• Assist in aircraft checklist and Pilot Training Programs development
• Assist in various training topics: indoctrination, ground and flight, instrument, NVG training
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Training program implementation

Collaborative work with all levels

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

ATP rating preferred

Commercial/Instrument rating required

CFI / CFII (Rotor wing) or willingness to obtain within one year

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Air Methods is seeking an instructor/check airman to oversee safety and qualification for helicopter and fixed-wing pilots undergoing evaluation. You will conduct classroom, aircraft, or simulator training and ensure compliance with the General Operations Manual.

You will perform initial and recurrent training, coordinate with ACP/Regional leadership, and assist in developing flight training programs, while maintaining accurate records and reporting.