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