As a Ground Instructor with Vista America, you will provide classroom and simulator training to support Part 135 and Part 142 operations. This will include training program development, simulator support, and ground instruction for company indoc, as well as aircraft systems training. The perfect applicant is a great problem solver, brand ambassador and always ready to lend a helping hand. This position is based in Columbus, OH and allows for transition to a pilot position after one year as a ground instructor. 

Vista America, an operating partner of Vista - the world's leading global business aviation company - has established a new benchmark in business aviation services across the United States.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver training as per the training syllabi, plans of actions (POAs), Training Memos, direction of the Director of Training.

• When facilitation and or training, Create a environment for learning.

• Develop & maintain training material for training programs.

• Print, maintain and distribute training material, handouts, documentation for students

• Continuously monitor and evaluate programs to determine efficacy; administer performance and written tests in a fair, objective manner as needed

• Complete training records within 48 hours of the training/checking event.

• Maintain familiarity and knowledge of new concepts and innovations, changes in regulations, procedures and improvements concerning the safe operations of training aircraft; maintain full knowledge of all applicable policies, procedures, manuals handbooks and protocol

• Maintain instructor currency requirements under part 135 or part 142 as appropriate to the course you are required to teach.

• Give feedback and recommendations on training material and trainees progress.

• Arrive to class with enough time to be prepared to instruct, with appropriate training materials ready, and to start the classroom, briefing, or simulator session on-time per the schedule

• Adhere to a professional appearance in business casual attire (or uniform if required)

• Set up course materials as needed

• Abide by any/all FAA training requirements relevant to the course.

• Teach the intended curriculums as assigned

• Respect and treat fairly any individuals in a training course

• Schedule –Mon-Fri with occasional weekend work 

Requirements:

• Commercial Pilot Certificate

• 350 hrs total time

• Have held CFI, MEII qualification (or equivalent, Check Pilot, TCE, IP ie TRI, TRE)

  • 6 months delivering training experience or

  • 150 hrs. dual given.

• Obtain and maintain an appropriate aviation medical certificate (if required)

• Successful completion of Vista America provided instructor training.

• Professional behavior.

• 150 hours flight time in previous 365 days/30 hours in previous 90 days

• No accidents, incidents or FAA enforcement actions in last 5 years 

• Authorization to travel to/from all cities/countries served by Vista America

• Authorization to work in the United States

As a pilot on a Vista America managed aircraft, you will enjoy:

• Competitive salary

• Flexible schedule

• Salary and per diem start first day of employment

• Health, dental, vision

• 401k with company match and immediate vesting

• Company paid KCM & FAA medical

• Company provided cell phone, credit card, and uniform

• Earn hotel and travel points

The affiliated operating partners of Vista are equal employment opportunity employers. The affiliated operating partners of Vista do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. The affiliated operating partners of Vista also prohibit harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.