Helicopter Instructor Pilot / Check Airman

Job type
Full Time
Category
Air Medical, Instructor
Position
Helicopter Pilot, Instructor
Certificates
FAA CFII
Posted
October 9, 2026

Position Summary

The Helicopter Instructor Pilot and Check Airman conducts Part 135 pilot training, proficiency evaluations, and standardization activities supporting helicopter air medical operations.

Schedule

  • Full-time
  • Specific shift and rotation Not Specified

Responsibilities

  • Develop standardized Part 135 training procedures and objectives
  • Conduct aircraft-specific training and proficiency checks
  • Prepare lesson plans and instructional schedules
  • Track crew currency and maintain training records
  • Submit required Check Airman activity reports to the FAA Principal Operations Inspector
  • Assist with training manual updates, flight publications, and new pilot orientation

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Two years of instructor experience in Part 135 operations or two years as a Military Instructor Pilot
  • Minimum 3,000 total flight hours
  • Minimum 2,500 turbine rotorcraft PIC hours
  • Minimum 500 multi-engine hours
  • Minimum 200 night operations hours, including 50 NVG hours
  • Minimum 100 actual or simulated instrument hours
  • FAA Certified Flight Instrument Instructor (CFII) and CFII Helicopter qualification, as listed by the employer
  • FAA First or Second Class Medical Certificate, as listed by the employer
  • Must comply with safety-sensitive employment requirements
  • Influenza vaccination required
  • Tobacco-free workplace
  • Current medical marijuana users are ineligible for this safety-sensitive position

Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate degree
  • FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate

Benefits

  • Not Specified

Compensation

  • Not Specified