Simulator Instructor

Tradewind • Stuart, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Tradewind Aviation is a Part 135 commuter and on-demand private charter operator providing private and scheduled air travel throughout North America and the Caribbean. The Simulator Instructor role is based at the RTC simulator facility in Tampa, Florida, and focuses on Pilatus PC-12 simulator training and checking. The instructor conducts initial, recurrent, and upgrade training; maintains the annual simulator session schedule; and assists the Director of Training with researching, evaluating, and implementing training systems, policies, and procedures. The position requires some travel to other training locations and the ability to work night shifts for multiple consecutive nights.

Requirements

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL) and instrument rating.
• Must be able to relocate to within 90 minutes of the Tampa Simulator Facility.
• Must meet the requirements of 14 CFR § 135.337 and 135.338 for simulator qualification.
• Excellent presentation ability.
• Four-year college degree or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of, and ability to teach, aircraft systems, operating procedures, and policies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; team-oriented and self-directed.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to learn new software and systems efficiently.
• Some travel to other training locations as needed.
• Ability to work night shifts for multiple consecutive nights.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Part 135 experience.
• Pilatus PC-12 experience.
• CFII with turbine aircraft experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial, recurrent, and upgrade training and checking in the Pilatus PC-12 simulator.
• Generate and maintain the schedule of sessions in the Tampa simulator throughout the year.
• Assist the Director of Training in researching, evaluating, and implementing new or revised training systems, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and voluntary insurance plans.
• Retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Standby travel on select Tradewind Aviation scheduled flights.
• Discounted standby travel benefits on numerous major and regional U.S. and international airlines.
• Career path with opportunities for growth and advancement throughout the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time