Helicopter Simulator Flight Instructor

Airbus•Grand Prairie, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Helicopters is seeking a Helicopter Simulator Flight Instructor to shape the next generation of rotary-wing aviators. Based in our world-class training facility in Grand Prairie, TX, you will utilize state-of-the-art Full Motion Flight Simulator Training Devices to deliver critical transition and recurrent training. This is an opportunity to step out of the flight deck and into a premier instructional role with the industry's most advanced technology.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum five (5) years flight experience.
Minimum 1,500 flight hours as pilot-in-command of helicopters, including at least 350 hours as multi-engine helicopter pilot and 150 flight hours as helicopter instructor
Must possess Commercial-Rotorcraft and Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument (CFII) certificates (FAA and/or ICAO member state)
Must participate in the company's DOT Drug & Alcohol testing program
Computer proficiency – Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite and other web-based programs

Nice To Haves

BS/BA degree or higher
AS350, EC135, EC145, and/or H145 helicopter experience
FAR Part 142, 135, 121, and/or military training experience
Night vision goggle experience
2,500 hours of total flight time
Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate (FAA and/or ICAO member state)
Proficiency with Learning Management Systems and other planning systems (e.g. Visual Planning)
Fluent in Spanish and/or Portuguese language(s)

Responsibilities

Deliver pilot ground and simulator training for helicopter pilots seeking initial transition or recurrent training on Airbus Helicopters models.
Conduct detailed pre-briefs and de-briefs with trainees to reinforce training objectives.
Evaluate and measure trainee progress and recommend for qualification or additional training.
Complete accurate customer training records as required.
Develop and maintain up-to-date course materials and lesson plans to support customer training objectives/requirements.
Monitor industry safety trends and best practices; recommend and prepare future course offerings accordingly.
Maintain Instructor qualifications and records in accordance with applicable regulatory/company requirements.
Adhere to all company and regulatory requirements applicable to flight training activities (e.g. TSA, ITAR, etc.).

Benefits

Competitive base salary
Incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes
Retirement savings plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
Paid time off including personal time
Holidays
Generous paid parental leave program
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans)
Prescription coverage
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”)
Other supplemental benefit coverages