Ground Instructor

PSA Airlines•Charlotte, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Overview Let your career take off with PSA Airlines About PSA PSA Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and professional development. We value teamwork, diversity, and inclusivity and strive to create a safe, respectful, and happy work environment for our more than 4,000 employees. Our company culture, known as The PSA Way, is our foundation for operation and fosters stability, growth and a focus on the future while always placing safety at the forefront of everything we do. We are driven in our goals and achievements, eager to be better. We are reliable to one another and accountable for our actions. And we are caring in our daily interactions, with teammates, colleagues, and customers. Join our team to enjoy comprehensive benefits, including travel privileges on the American Airlines global network, so you can explore new destinations and create unforgettable memories with family and friends. Benefits PSA offers the benefits you expect from a company focused on excellence. All eligible team members enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including: Travel privileges on the American Airlines global network A generous vacation plan designed to let you enjoy your travel perks 401(k) with company match American Airlines Group (AAG) profit-sharing and bonus opportunities A choice of three health plan options, all with nationwide coverage with the UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus network Premium dental coverage Vision plan options provided, including a plan that covers both glasses and contacts every year Benefits navigation services, including finding a doctor, scheduling an appointment, understanding your medical bills, and free second opinion services Access to 24-hour virtual urgent care services Family planning and fertility treatment LGBTQ+ friendly services including gender affirming care, assistance finding knowledgeable providers, and family planning Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, and supplemental life insurance options for spouses and dependent children Flexible Spending Accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care services Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program providing a range of services, including 5 free in-person sessions with a health care professional Responsibilities Position Summary The Ground Training Instructor is responsible for ground school modules, recurrent ground school and basic indoctrination.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
1-2 years’ experience as a flight instructor-simulator and/or airplane.
Ability to speak/read/write in English.
If hired, must be able to demonstrate that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

PSA pilot experience.
Associates or Bachelor’s degree.
PSA dispatcher experience.
Adult learning classroom instructor experience.

Responsibilities

Planning and efficient scheduling of all Ground Instruction activities.
Developing printed and/or electronic course ware and revising training documents as needed.
Responsible for course-ware development and course content.
Teaching any new curriculum as required to meet the changing training needs of PSA.
Ensures all ground training meets regulatory compliance standards and is properly documented in accordance with the PSA Training Manual.
Provides a point of communication for students before and during Ground Training.
Effectively and positively resolves issues related to hotel, travel, dress code, behavior, etc.
Develop and publish all online tests and distance learning modules, ensure compliance with completion standards, and coordinate with payroll to ensure proper pay.
Monitor student progress and intervene with additional training or counseling when needed.
Responsible for making final determination regarding student performance and recommendation for simulator training.
Responsible for maintaining operational effectiveness of IPTs, FTDs, iPads, and VSIM.
Ensures new hire pilots have completed required time verifications, meet company minimums, and properly prepare paperwork necessary for check-rides.
Responsible for the Company's Security and Safety Management System (SMS) and associated Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs
Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

Travel privileges on the American Airlines global network
A generous vacation plan designed to let you enjoy your travel perks
401(k) with company match
American Airlines Group (AAG) profit-sharing and bonus opportunities
A choice of three health plan options, all with nationwide coverage with the UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus network
Premium dental coverage
Vision plan options provided, including a plan that covers both glasses and contacts every year
Benefits navigation services, including finding a doctor, scheduling an appointment, understanding your medical bills, and free second opinion services
Access to 24-hour virtual urgent care services
Family planning and fertility treatment
LGBTQ+ friendly services including gender affirming care, assistance finding knowledgeable providers, and family planning
Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, and supplemental life insurance options for spouses and dependent children
Flexible Spending Accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care services
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program providing a range of services, including 5 free in-person sessions with a health care professional