Check Airman

Air Methods•Greenwood Village, CO

About The Position

The Check Airman is a company instructor responsible for oversight, safety, and qualification of helicopter pilots undergoing evaluation. The position conducts training and flight checks in classrooms, aircraft, and flight simulators, and evaluates operational compliance across safety, flight operations, maintenance operations, and procedures and policies described in the General Operations Manual. The role supports pilot training, checking, scheduling, and recordkeeping, and reports and coordinates resolution of compliance issues. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and three to five years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Commercial/Instrument rating required.
Must meet total flight hour requirements.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to implement initial and recurrent training programs.
Ability to work collaboratively with all levels.
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
CFI/CFII (Rotor wing), or willingness to obtain within one year.
Subject to DOT/FAA drug and/or alcohol testing, including pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, and post-accident testing.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Evaluate operational compliance, including safety, flight operations, maintenance operations, and procedures and policies described in the General Operations Manual.
Conduct initial and recurrent ground and flight training.
Conduct transition, differences, and restricted operations checks (ROC) ground and flight training.
Correct and report out-of-compliance issues immediately; coordinate unresolved issues with the ACP and the Regional Aviation or Maintenance Director, as appropriate.
Assist in developing and implementing flight and ground training schedules.
Ensure standardized training and checking procedures provided by the certificate are followed.
Assist the CP and ACP with pilot recordkeeping in accordance with applicable FARs and policies.
Submit required reports in a timely manner.
Operate advanced aviation training devices and full-motion simulators as required.
Assist the CP in developing the aircraft checklist and Air Methods’ Pilot Training Programs.
Assist in developing and conducting, as appropriate, Basic Indoctrination Training; initial and recurrent ground and flight training; instrument ground and flight training; and night vision goggle (NVG) ground and flight training.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular scheduled attendance.