Training Academy Pilot | Bell Helicopters

Position Summary

The Training Academy Pilot provides academic, simulator, and aircraft-based flight instruction across various Bell helicopter models. The position supports visual and instrument flight training for customers while also conducting return-to-service, sales and marketing, and ferry flights domestically and internationally as required.

Schedule

• Full-time.
• First shift.
• Five-day workweek.
• Onsite position.
• May work outside standard business hours based on operational requirements.
• Approximately 15% travel, including domestic and international assignments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver academic ground instruction and simulator training for visual and instrument flight operations.
• Provide aircraft flight training across various helicopter models.
• Coordinate and participate in the development of flight and ground training courseware.
• Follow established flight safety and practice-area procedures.
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel to ensure aircraft are properly prepared for flight.
• Conduct training in compliance with applicable aviation authority requirements.
• Support return-to-service and ferry flights as required.
• Provide subject matter expertise during sales and marketing flights.
• Conduct domestic and international flight assignments as required.

Requirements

• Commercial Pilot Certificate with Rotorcraft rating.
• CFI and CFII.
• Minimum five years of helicopter aviation experience.
• Minimum 1,000 hours Total Helicopter Time.
• Minimum 500 hours Instructor Pilot Time.
• No revocation of any pilot certificate by the FAA or other applicable regulatory authority.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Must meet applicable ITAR and/or EAR eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate with Rotorcraft rating.
• NVG experience.
• Minimum 500 hours Instrument experience.
• Experience and qualifications on Bell helicopter models.
• Bilingual or multilingual proficiency.
• Previous experience providing instruction under other Civil Aviation Authorities.
• Previous experience supporting FAA and/or EASA audits.

Benefits

• 80 hours of paid personal time.
• 120 hours of vacation time.
• 12–13 paid holidays annually.
• Six weeks of parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Onsite clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counseling services.
• Relocation assistance available.

Compensation

• Competitive salary; specific amount not provided.