Ground Instructor Flight Operations - 737

Eastern Airlines LLC • Miami, FL

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About The Position

Eastern Air Express is growing and adding multiple aircraft to the fleet. To support this growth, we are looking for Contract Ground Instructors (classroom and simulator). This position is open to all who are qualified on a contract basis. The Contract Ground Instructor – Flight Operations is responsible for providing the leadership and oversight necessary to ensure that Captains and First Officers are adequately trained, qualified and competent to perform their duties in accordance with regulatory requirements and Eastern’s performance and safety goals.

Requirements

• The Contract Ground Instructor – Flight Operations will have detailed knowledge and understanding of the flight operations training requirements for pilots and be 737 qualified;
• Airline Transport Pilot Certificate - Multiengine Land - B737 Type Rating
• Three (3) or more years of experience working in a Flight Operations environment utilizing large turbo jet aircraft is mandatory;
• Ability to handle and maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information;
• Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Proficient / Intermediate or better skills in MS PowerPoint, Excel, and MS Office Suite;
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills;
• Ability to work under minimal supervision; exercises independent good judgment, appropriate discretion, and takes initiative;
• Self-motivated and independent problem-solving ability;
• Ability to travel out of state if needed.
• Must be able to pass a two (2) year drug and alcohol background check, pre-employment drug test, and criminal history records check (CHRC)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or relevant Aviation field preferred
• Flight Instructor Certificate - Aircraft Multi-Engine Land - Instrument Airplane preferred
• international experience preferred
• Previous experience as an instructor, under Part 121 or Part 135 operations preferred

Responsibilities

• Adheres to guidance contained in the FAA and Company approved training programs for delivery and completion of the required Lesson Plan and assigned training event in compliance with 14 CFR Federal Aviation Regulations and company policies;
• Utilizes associated classroom, aircraft, and simulator resources and delivers the required training for initial, recurrent, hazardous material, transition, and upgrade ground and simulator events;
• Completes and submits student training records and certifications at the completion of each lesson.
• Ensures pilot qualification records are updated on a timely basis so that the daily assignment of all pilots is legal and so that only qualified flight crews are scheduled for their events in the Company’s Flight Management System;
• Provides student training records to Crew Records in a timely fashion to ensure Eastern’s compliance with Federal Regulatory requirements and the Pilot Record Improvement Act (PRIA) or Pilot Records Database (PRD) if/when applicable;
• May be tasked to operate Part 91 flights to various locations, current and qualified.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed and/or assigned by the Chief Pilot, Manager of Flight Operations Training, or the Director of Operations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior