Ground Instructor

Vista GlobalColumbus, OH
Onsite

About The Position

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, reports to the Director of Training, and allows for transition to a pilot position after 12-18 months 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.

Requirements

  • Commercial Pilot Certificate
  • 900 hrs total time
  • Current CFI and CFII 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.
  • Intermediate level (or higher) experience/ skills with Microsoft Office/365 products
  • 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
  • A uthorization to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

  • If you understand this statement and are a pilot, we'd like to hear from you.
  • The perfect applicant is a great problem solver, brand ambassador and always ready to lend a helping hand.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

  • Base salary $60,000
  • Transitions to pilot position with Vista America after 12-18 months as ground instructor
  • Health, dental, vision
  • 401k with company match and immediate vesting
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