Check Airman | Helicopter

Position Summary

The Check Airman conducts helicopter flight evaluations, simulator checks, and training standardization activities supporting Part 135 and Part 133 operations. The Check Airman maintains operational safety standards and may perform relief line flying when assigned.

Schedule

• 14 days on / 14 days off
• Home-based
• Extensive travel to operating bases and simulator training centers

Responsibilities

• Conduct required Part 135.293 flight checks
• Conduct required Part 135.297 instrument proficiency checks
• Conduct required Part 135.299 line checks
• Perform flight and simulator evaluations
• Conduct ground training and standardization activities
• Evaluate pilot proficiency and adherence to operating procedures
• Maintain company flight training and safety standards
• Support Part 135 and Part 133 operations
• Perform relief line flying when assigned

Requirements

• FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate with Rotorcraft Helicopter rating
• Current First Class Medical
• Associate degree in aviation or equivalent experience
• Minimum three years of PIC experience under Part 135
• FAA-approved Check Airman designation or ability to qualify
• One to three years of Helicopter Air Ambulance experience
• One to three years of vertical-reference, long-line, external-load, hoisting, or search-and-rescue experience
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Ability to pass DOT pre-employment drug testing
• Ability to travel extensively

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Five or more years of Part 135 PIC experience
• Three years of Check Airman experience
• Three years of Helicopter Air Ambulance experience
• Three years of external-load or search-and-rescue experience
• Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) or ability to obtain

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Accident and cancer coverage
• 401(k) after applicable waiting period
• 10 days of paid time off annually for 14/14 employees