Berry Aviation, Inc. | DHC8 Instructor

Instructor/Check Pilot - DHC-8

Location: San Marcos, TX

Position Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The DHC-8 Instructor/Check Pilot (IP/CP) serves as a ground, flight simulator, and aircraft instructor to accomplish mandatory training and testing in accordance with 14 CFR Part 135, Operations Specifications, and company training requirements. This role conducts training for pilot, instructor, and check pilot candidates while coordinating with the Chief Pilot and Director of Training on DHC-8 operating procedures. The incumbent maintains Pilot In Command (PIC), IP, and CP qualifications, serving as PIC for domestic and international revenue and non-revenue flight operations as required.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide ground and flight training and ongoing mentoring for IP/CP candidates’ initial qualification, recurrency, and requalification curriculums.
• Conduct classroom, flight instruction, and pilot testing in special operations/missions, including Radar Approaches, Night Vision Goggles (NVG), and Aerial Delivery.
• Deliver classroom instruction in aircraft-specific and non-aircraft-specific subjects.
• Provide flight instruction in flight training devices, simulators, and aircraft.
• Administer oral, written, and practical testing in accordance with applicable CFRs, OpSpecs, and company standards.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all required training and testing documentation.
• Assist the Director of Training (DOT) in researching, evaluating, and implementing training systems, policies, and procedures.
• Serve as a liaison between the Chief Pilot and the DOT to codify standardization.
• Provide subject matter expertise to validate and verify training programs and protocols.

Qualifications

Required

• Ability to obtain a Class I Medical Certificate.
• Thorough knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal skills, and professional demeanor.
• Possession of a valid passport.
• Ability to acquire and maintain an active Secret Clearance or higher.

Preferred

• Airline Transport Certificate; Airplane Multi-engine Land (ATP-AMEL).
• DHC-8 Type Rating.
• Prior experience as a flight or simulator instructor/check pilot under 14 CFR 121, 135, 142, or equivalent military experience.
• Prior experience in Night Vision Goggle (NVG) operations and aerial delivery.
• Proximity to San Marcos Regional Airport (KHYI) or Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (KJQF).
• Proficiency in office suite computer programs.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Capable of performing pilot duties involving confined sitting for up to 10 flight hours per day.
• Must be able to work in diverse environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, and adverse weather.
• Ability to travel to perform training and operational duties.
• Must be able to operate in indoor, outdoor, and austere environments, including potentially hostile areas with aerial and ground threats.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Berry Aviation, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other classification protected by law. The company complies with all state and local fair employment laws and verifies employment eligibility in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act via E-Verify.