Inflight Instructor

Republic Airways•Carmel, IN

About The Position

The Inflight Instructor facilitates the Company’s approved Inflight training programs, ensuring trainees follow training guidelines and complete all required materials. The instructor delivers approved curricula and examinations, maintains training documentation, develops curricula, and participates in audits and instructor standardization activities. The role also requires maintaining Flight Attendant and Instructor qualifications through required and recurrent training. The instructor coaches and supervises trainees, evaluates and documents their performance, provides feedback and corrective action, and makes recommendations about trainee effectiveness and employment status. The role requires professional interpersonal skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, sound judgment in emergencies, and the physical ability to perform required functions in an aircraft environment. Travel may be required up to 25% of the time, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overnight stays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of aviation and/or education or training experience.
Basic computer knowledge using Microsoft Office applications.
Polished and professional interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and a customer-oriented mindset.
Ability to handle interruptions and work in a fast-paced environment.
No tattoos visible while in uniform and no multiple piercings visible while in uniform.
Ability to pass an FAA-required 10-year work history review and criminal background and fingerprint checks.
Possess and maintain a valid U.S. or foreign passport; be authorized to work in the United States and able to travel in and out of the United States.
Willingness to submit to and pass FAA- and Company-mandated random drug and alcohol tests.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, manuals, and governmental regulations; write reports, business correspondence, and procedures; and present information and respond to questions from groups of employees and trainees.
Ability to solve practical problems involving limited standardization and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Ability to think and react quickly in emergencies, process information quickly, respond appropriately to unexpected or serious situations, and act appropriately under stress.
Physical ability to reach and operate emergency equipment and exits using necessary movements and force up to 70 pounds.
Ability to lift objects above shoulder height up to 35 pounds and push or pull movable carts weighing more than 250 pounds.
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods, sometimes with aircraft turbulence; stoop, crouch, squat, climb, and kneel; see clearly at 20 feet or more with corrective lenses or contacts; and hear verbal communications in person and over aircraft communication systems amid ambient aircraft and passenger noise.
Ability to sit in an assigned jump seat with the seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened without modifications and move about an aircraft to perform required functions freely, effectively, and quickly in a confined environment.
Willingness and ability to work a varied schedule to meet operational needs.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or higher.
At least 2 years of experience.
Public speaking or instructor experience.
Advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

Facilitate published, approved curricula and administer oral and written examinations to train Flight Attendants.
Complete, submit, and maintain paperwork associated with training events.
Develop and maintain curriculum.
Participate in internal and external audits, including FAA, TSA, IOSA, and DOD audits.
Attend instructor standardization meetings and briefings.
Complete Flight Attendant Training and maintain qualifications by successfully completing Company-required training.
Participate in annual Flight Attendant recurrent and Instructor recurrent training to maintain qualifications.
Foster the Company’s core values and culture throughout the work environment.
Coach and provide leadership, direction, motivation, and supervision of trainees.
Appraise trainee performance, provide performance feedback, take corrective actions, and document development.
Make recommendations regarding trainee effectiveness and employment status.
Perform other duties or special projects as assigned or required.