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 role includes delivering approved curricula and examinations, developing and maintaining curriculum, and completing and maintaining paperwork associated with training events. The instructor also participates in internal and external audits, attends standardization meetings and briefings, and completes recurrent training to maintain Flight Attendant and Instructor qualifications. The instructor coaches and supervises trainees, evaluates and documents their performance, provides feedback, takes corrective action, and makes recommendations regarding trainee effectiveness and employment status. The role requires professional interpersonal skills, the ability to respond to emergencies and high-stress situations, and the physical capacity to perform required functions in an aircraft environment. Travel of up to 25% is required, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overnight stays. The employee must work a varied schedule to meet operational needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of aviation and/or education or training experience.
Basic computer knowledge in Microsoft Office applications.
Professional interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and a customer-oriented mindset.
Ability to handle interruptions and work in a fast-paced environment.
No tattoos or multiple piercings visible while in uniform.
Ability to pass an FAA-required 10-year work history review, criminal background check, and fingerprint checks.
Possess and maintain a valid U.S. or foreign passport.
Authorized to work in the United States and able to travel in and out of the United States.
Willing 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 effectively to groups and respond to questions.
Ability to solve practical problems, interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions, and think and react quickly in emergency situations.
Ability to make day-to-day decisions supporting strategic direction, process information quickly, respond positively to unexpected or serious situations, and manage personal and emotional responses under stress.
Physical ability to reach and operate emergency equipment and exits using necessary movements and force up to 70 pounds; lift up to 35 pounds above the shoulders; and push or pull movable carts weighing more than 250 pounds.
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods, including during aircraft turbulence; stoop, crouch, squat, climb, and kneel.
Ability to 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 freely, effectively, and quickly about an aircraft in a confined environment.
Willingness and ability to work a varied schedule to meet operational needs.
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 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 required Company training.
Participate in annual Flight Attendant recurrent and Instructor recurrent training.
Foster the Company’s core values and culture throughout the work environment.
Coach and provide leadership, direction, motivation, and supervision to trainees.
Appraise trainee performance, provide 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.