Instructor/Check Pilot | DHC-8

Position Summary

The DHC-8 Instructor/Check Pilot provides ground, simulator, and aircraft instruction and testing while maintaining Pilot in Command, Instructor Pilot, and Check Pilot qualifications in a Part 135 aviation environment. This position requires strong instructional leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of pilot proficiency, standardization, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Schedule

• Full-time.
• Travel required to support training and assigned job duties.
• Domestic and international flight operations may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide ground, simulator, and flight instruction for DHC-8 pilots, Instructor Pilots, and Check Pilots.
• Conduct initial, recurrent, and requalification training.
• Provide training and testing for special operations and mission capabilities.
• Administer required oral, written, and practical pilot evaluations.
• Maintain accurate training and testing documentation.
• Assist with development and implementation of training systems, policies, procedures, and techniques.
• Support training standardization and provide DHC-8 subject-matter expertise.
• Maintain DHC-8 PIC, Instructor Pilot, and Check Pilot qualifications.
• Serve as PIC during revenue and non-revenue operations when required.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain a Class I Medical Certificate.
• Thorough knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, interpersonal skills, and professional demeanor.
• Valid passport.
• Ability to obtain and maintain, or currently hold, an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance or higher.
• Ability to travel as required to support training and assigned duties.

Preferred Qualifications

• Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate – Airplane Multi-Engine Land.
• DHC-8 Type Rating.
• Previous flight or simulator instructor pilot experience under Part 121, 135, or 142, or equivalent military experience.
• Previous flight or simulator check pilot experience under Part 121, 135, or 142, or equivalent military experience.
• Night Vision Goggle (NVG) operations experience.
• Aerial delivery experience.
• Working knowledge of office-suite computer programs.

Benefits

• Not Specified

Compensation

• Not Specified