Instructor / Check Airman | Helicopter

Position Summary

The Instructor / Check Airman supports Air Medical flight operations by conducting pilot training, evaluations, proficiency checks, and certifications. This position provides flight and ground instruction while maintaining pilot readiness, regulatory compliance, and operational safety standards.

Schedule

• Full-time.
• 40 scheduled hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pilot proficiency checks, evaluations, and Initial Operating Experience (IOE) in accordance with FAA requirements.
• Provide flight and ground instruction for initial, recurrent, and upgrade training.
• Evaluate pilot performance and provide feedback to maintain proficiency and compliance.
• Develop and update training materials, lesson plans, and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Coordinate with flight operations leadership regarding training needs and operational improvements.
• Mentor pilots and support professional development.
• Participate in safety programs, risk identification, and mitigation efforts.
• Maintain required training records, evaluations, and regulatory documentation.
• Assist with pilot recruitment, interviews, evaluations, and onboarding.
• Serve as a subject matter expert during regulatory audits and inspections.

Requirements

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate or Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate with appropriate aircraft category and class rating.
• Instrument Rating – Helicopter.
• Current FAA Second Class Medical Certificate or higher.
• Minimum 2,000 hours Total Time.
• Minimum 100 hours Unaided Night.
• VFR Program: Minimum 100 hours Cross-Country, including 25 hours at night.
• IFR Program: Minimum 500 hours Cross-Country, including 25 hours at night.
• IFR Program: Minimum 75 hours Actual or Simulated Instrument, including 50 hours in actual flight.
• Must successfully complete a 14 CFR 135.293 check ride within the first 60 days of employment.
• IFR Program: Must successfully complete the required instrument proficiency check within 12 months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Helicopter Air Ambulance (HAA) experience.
• 300 hours Night Flight Time.
• Night Vision Goggle (NVG) experience.
• Flight instruction experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package.
• Health and wellness programs.

Application Deadline

• September 18, 2026.