Summary
The Grob 120TP Instructor will work directly for the Chief Pilot and will be responsible for student pilot training in the Grob G120TP aircraft and associated training devices, supporting the Army Fixed Wing Program and international military training programs as they develop. Provide instruction in the aircraft, classroom, simulator or practical environments as required. Assist as Subject Matter Expert in development of curriculum for new type courses as required. May provide additional special services such as courseware review and other additional administrative duties such as publications, safety, quality audits, training and scheduling. The Instructor will ensure a safe and secure work environment. [Company] will provide training in the Grob G120TP including Upset Prevention and Recovery Training certification by APS (Aviation Performance Solutions).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform duties as Instructor Pilot and conduct training development as required.
- Interface with appropriate members of the program, customer, and [Company] USA staff to proactively identify and address quality assurance issues and ensure that all quality requirements are met.
- Interface with various departments, management, and staff to identify and execute process improvement opportunities.
- Conduct business in strict compliance with all corporate policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Minimum 2000 hours total time (of which 1000 hours minimum in fixed-wing aircraft).
- Minimum of 750 hours of dual instruction given.
- FAA Commercial Airplane Single Engine Land (SEL) Pilot’s License.
- FAA Airplane Single Engine Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) including Instrument Airplane (CFII).
- Must currently hold the above ratings in all these categories or able to obtain such by hire date.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a FAA Class II Flight Medical Certificate.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- All-attitude, all-envelope flight experience (examples: military flight instructor, tactical or fighter experience, aerobatics, test pilot school graduate with spin testing experience); T-6/T-34 experience preferred.
- Required to attend and complete Aviation Performance Solutions (APS) 5 week Advanced Instructor Upset Recovery Training Course.
- Required to sign a one-year training agreement with [Company].
- Required to sign an additional one-year training agreement upon completion of APS training.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Word.
- Must be able to effectively deliver oral presentations to management and customers.
- Must be able to work independently, with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work overtime as required.
- Must be willing to work any shift or day of the week as required.
- Understanding of military protocols and customs is essential.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- FAA Commercial, Single-Engine, Instrument Airplane rating and Certificated Flight Instructor in all 3 of these categories/ratings or can readily obtain through a military competency process with the FAA.