Flight Operations Ground Instructor

Position Summary

Seeking a Flight Operations Ground Instructor to prepare and deliver classroom-based pilot training. This position supports initial, transition, upgrade, recurrent, and requalification training for current and new-hire pilots while helping develop and maintain standardized training materials.

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Additional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, may be required
• Up to 5% travel

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present initial, transition, upgrade, recurrent, and requalification pilot training
• Assist with planning, coordinating, and scheduling classroom training
• Develop courseware, outlines, training modules, lesson plans, graphics, and training aids
• Ensure training content meets applicable regulatory requirements
• Coordinate with the Fleet Manager to maintain training standardization
• Prepare and maintain accurate training records and documentation
• Maintain classrooms and training facilities
• Review company, industry, and government publications to remain current on procedures, policies, and regulations
• Participate in the development and presentation of special department or company training programs
• Instruct curriculum segments common to other training programs
• Maintain professional standards of appearance and conduct
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• FAA Private Pilot Certificate
• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and related experience
• Minimum 1 year of airline or aviation operations experience or equivalent
• Strong analytical, interpretive, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to work additional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Part 121 flight crewmember experience
• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument and Multi-Engine Ratings and/or Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) Certificate
• Previous airline or aviation classroom teaching experience

Benefits

• Free or reduced-rate travel privileges on Delta Air Lines and 80+ air carriers worldwide for employees and eligible family members
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match starting Day 1
• Operational Performance Rewards (OPR) Program
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Voluntary supplemental benefit options

Application Deadline

• September 10, 2026