PURPOSE:

Serves as a Flight Attendant/Loadmaster Instructor (FA/LM-I) to accomplish required academic and flight training and testing in accordance with 14 CFR Part 135, Operations Specifications, and company training program requirements. The FA/LM-I conducts required training and testing for flight attendant and loadmaster candidates and coordinates with the Chief of Cabin Crew and Director of Training on matters relating to operating procedures, training, and testing.

The FA/LM-I will maintain flight attendant and loadmaster qualification in applicable aircraft and any special mission capabilities associated with flight operations in those aircraft.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides academic and flight training and ongoing mentoring as assigned for FA/LM candidates’ initial qualification, recurrent, and requalification curriculums and modules in accordance with the company Flight Attendant/Loadmaster Training Program (FTP).
Provides classroom instruction, ground instruction, normal and emergency drills, aircrew integration, crew resource management (CRM) instruction, flight instruction, and FA/LM testing in special capabilities (e.g. Passenger and Cargo Operations, Extrication, Aerial Delivery, Cabin Crew Air Ambulance Operations, Engine-Running Offload (ERO), etc.).
Administers oral, written, and practical testing of FA/LMs in accordance with applicable CFRs and the company training program.
Completes, with timeliness and accuracy, all required documentation following training and testing activities.
Assists the Director of Training (DOT) in researching, evaluating, and implementing new or revised training systems, policies, procedures, and techniques.
Codifies standardization areas and topics as liaison between Chief of Cabin Crew and DOT.
Provides subject matter expertise and liaison between line-of-business and field units and the DOT for validation and verification of training programs and protocols.

Qualifications

Required Experience:

Previous or current flight attendant and/or loadmaster experience.
Prior instructional experience or equivalent military experience as cabin crew or flight engineer.
Possess a thorough knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs)
Demonstrated leadership abilities, interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
Must possess valid Passport.
Must be able to meet company fitness standards for cabin crew including safety sensitive positions, drug and alcohol testing/screening programs, etc.

Preferred Experience:

Ability to acquire and maintain or currently hold an active Secret Clearance or higher.
Possess a good working knowledge and experience with MS Office or Office 365 computer programs and/or database programs.
Prior experience as FA/LM-I particularly in FAR 135 or 121 air carriers
Possess valid Passport.

Physical/Environmental Requirements:

Be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs., perform assigned pilot duties involving confined sitting for up to 10 flight hours per day and be exposed to a wide variety of environmental and weather conditions while working outside including, but not limited to, extreme heat, cold, and adverse weather conditions.
Must reside or be willing to relocate to CONUS; preferably the Austin-San Antonio or Atlanta area.
Be able to travel to accomplish training and job duties up to 30% of the time.
Be able to work in a variety of environments including indoor, outdoor, and austere operating environments within hostile areas of operation that may include threats from enemy combatants both in the air and on the ground.

This description is not intended to be all-inclusive and management reserves the discretion to assign additional duties and/or change job requirements at any time with or without prior notice. This describes the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position.

Furthermore, this job description does not create any contractual obligation or legal right. All Berry Aviation, Inc. employees are employed "at will," which means that either the employee or Berry Aviation, Inc. may end the relationship at any time, with or without notice.

Berry Aviation, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. All conditions and privileges of employment are administered to all employees without discrimination or harassment because of race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, special disabled veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. The Company will comply fully with all applicable state or local fair employment laws that forbid discrimination or harassment on the basis of other protected characteristics.

All new employees will be required to verify employment eligibility in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Berry Aviation participates in E-Verify.