ID2024-4429
Category Aviation
Position Type Regular Full-Time
Remote No
Location US-CO-Greenwood Village
Responsible for all training of Company pilots. Required to coordinate with other field management including aviation, maintenance, and medical to ensure developing solid working relationships and coordinating efficient responses for service requests. Est. Annual Pay: $108,500-128,000, plus 20% incentive structure.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervises employees in the Aviation department. Carries out Supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, selecting, hiring, and training employees, planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems, as well as input in hiring and termination decisions.
Oversees and coordinates all flight training, ground training qualifications and scheduling
Assist in supervision of all Company pilots concerning Regulatory issues
Participates as a member of the Air Methods’ management team to promote a successful/safe operation
Maintains Check Airman and Flight/Ground Instructor status in an aircraft under their purview
Researches, develops, writes and implements training materials and examinations used in ground and flight training
Conduct/Audit and supervises new-hire pilot basic indoctrination training
Conduct/Audit simulator training
Participate in suggesting ways to operationally minimize preventable aircraft damage
Providing supervision of all Company pilots concerning Regulatory issues
Supervises the Air Methods Flight Training and Standardization Department including the Supervisor of Training and Company Instructors/Check Airman. Including the professional development of the Training Department staff
Ensure timely and proper notification of all signification training/operations issues (including accidents and incidents) to the Chief Pilot. When the Chief Pilot is not available, notifies the Director of Operations (President of Air Medical Services in the absence of Director of Operations) and notifies the proper authorities (FAA, NTSB, etc.)
Participate in the development of the General Operations Manual, Company Pilot Training Program, Operations Specifications, exemptions/deviations to FARs, and aircraft checklists. Coordinate and distribute the revision of Company manuals
Supervises and develops policies for Company Fight and Ground Instructors and Check Airman
Assist the Chief Pilot in the development of the Training Department budget and keeping training costs flat or lower year over year
In the absence of the Chief Pilot, calls for and conducts Pilot Review Boards for flight related issues
Additional Job Requirements
Responsible for thorough knowledge of Air Methods’ policies and procedures, the General Operations Manual (GOM), pilot training program and comply with federal Aviation Regulations/Aeronautical Information manual (FARs)
Knowledgeable of the FARs and the Air Methods' Operations Manual and other required manuals.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Skills
Professional demeanor and excellent interpersonal skills
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to manage and administer a broad range of tasks
Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions in manner consistent with the essential job functions
Ability to prepare written reports and correspondences, and presentations to senior leadership as required
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships internally and externally
Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and other hardware and software applications.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) from four-year college or university and five to eight years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 2,500 flight hours
Two years of experience in a Part 135 operation
Two years of ground and flight training experience
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Airline Transport Pilot Certificate preferred (Airplane or Rotorcraft)
Certified Flight Instructor preferred
Certified Instrument Instructor preferred (Airplane or Rotorcraft)
FAA Second Class Medical required if performing check airman or flight instructor duties
USD $108,500.00 - USD $162,750.00 /Yr.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This position is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident).
In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.
Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.