Tiltrotor Flight Instructor - North Carolina

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16h • Onsite

About The Position

Bell is a pioneer in aviation, challenging what's possible from breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. The Bell Training Academy is seeking V-22 Tilt Rotor / Power Lift Flight Instructors to support its Japan Foreign Military Sales Program. These instructors will be based at MCAS New River, North Carolina, to maintain currency and proficiency with USMC squadrons, and will then rotate to Japan to provide flight instruction to Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) pilots. The role involves instructing on V-22 aircraft systems, planning considerations, and flight operations through classroom sessions, training devices, flight simulators, and actual aircraft flight training. Domestic and international travel is a required component of the role to provide academics, flight training, and logistical support to a global customer base.

Requirements

• Current and qualified V-22 Pilot with the following USMC designations: Tilt Rotor Aircraft Commander (TAC), Section Leader, Functional Check Pilot (FCP), Basic Instructor Pilot (BIP), Low Altitude Tactics Instructor (LATI), Crew Resource Management Facilitator
• Minimum total flight time: 1000 hours
• Minimum V-22 time: 750 hours
• Current NASTP qualification for V-22
• Current Secret clearance
• Current 2nd Class FAA medical certificate
• Bachelor’s degree
• Ability to work autonomously
• Customer focus
• Able to communicate and instruct others
• Contribute to and maintain a winning culture
• Identify and develop future business opportunities

Responsibilities

• Providing flight, simulator, and ground instruction to the JGSDF while also assisting with doctrine development
• Maintaining currency and proficiency while embedded in USMC V-22 squadrons
• Following flight safety, course rules, and range regulation procedures
• Complying with applicable Aviation Authorities
• Traveling domestically and internationally as required
• Working shifts outside of 8 AM – 5 PM schedule as required per flight schedules

Benefits

• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 120 hours Vacation time
• 12-13 paid holidays per year
• 6 weeks parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees