Ground Instructor
About The Position
The Aviation Ground Instructor is responsible for the training and evaluation of Aviation topics to new hire and current personnel. This position will be responsible for day-to-day operation of Basic Indoctrination and performing administrative duties related to facilitating Basic Indoctrination and training.Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following: • Conducts all aspects of training Pilots and Clinicians in the practices and policies at Air Methods and all required training topics • Reviews, maintains, and revises training material while keeping it current and engaging• Participates as assigned as a specialized knowledge resource• Provides support for department goals and monitors compliance• Evaluates, appraises, and controls class participants• Produces accurate documentation, schedules, and reports with attention to detail while ensuring training requirements are being met• Other duties as assignedAdditional Job Requirements• Regular scheduled attendance• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling: 5%Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position has no supervisory responsibilities. QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.Education & Experience• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and 5 to 8 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience• Previous EMS experience preferred• Previous instructor experience preferred • Night Vision Goggle experience preferredSkills• Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook • Demonstrates high critical thinking and reasoning skills and strong attention to detail while working in a fast paced environment that requires ability to prioritize and multi-task• Ability to independently diagnose complex situation into manageable parts• Performs more complex general activitiesCertificates, Licenses, Registrations• Commercial Pilot Certificate- Helicopter or Airplane• CFII preferredThis position is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident).Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Requirements
- Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and 5 to 8 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Demonstrates high critical thinking and reasoning skills and strong attention to detail while working in a fast paced environment that requires ability to prioritize and multi-task
- Ability to independently diagnose complex situation into manageable parts
- Performs more complex general activities
- Commercial Pilot Certificate- Helicopter or Airplane
Nice To Haves
- Previous EMS experience preferred
- Previous instructor experience preferred
- Night Vision Goggle experience preferred
- CFII preferred
Responsibilities
- Conducts all aspects of training Pilots and Clinicians in the practices and policies at Air Methods and all required training topics
- Reviews, maintains, and revises training material while keeping it current and engaging
- Participates as assigned as a specialized knowledge resource
- Provides support for department goals and monitors compliance
- Evaluates, appraises, and controls class participants
- Produces accurate documentation, schedules, and reports with attention to detail while ensuring training requirements are being met
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
