Check Airman
- Job type
- Full Time
- Category
- Low Hours, Instructor
- Position
- Instructor
- Certificates
- FAA CPL
- Pay
- USD 114,000–119,000 per year
- Posted
- September 18, 2026
Position Summary
The Check Airman conducts training, evaluation, and standardization of helicopter and fixed-wing pilots for an Air Medical operator, delivering instruction across classroom, aircraft, and full-motion simulator settings while ensuring FAA and company compliance.
Schedule
- Not Specified.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate operational compliance and safety procedures.
- Conduct initial and recurrent ground and flight training.
- Manage transition and differences training.
- Implement standardized training procedures.
- Operate advanced aviation training devices and full-motion simulators.
- Assist with pilot record keeping per FAA requirements.
Requirements
- Commercial Pilot Certificate (CPL) with Instrument rating.
- CFI / CFII (rotor wing), or willingness to obtain within one year.
- Three to five years of related experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree.
- ATP rating in aircraft category.
- Previous instructor / check airman experience.
- Recommendation from a current Air Methods instructor.
Benefits
- Not Specified.