Bell 505 & R44 Instructor Pilot - East Asia
Location: East Asia
Salary: $5,500 USD per month
Start Date: Immediate
About the Role
An emerging aviation business in East Asia seeks a qualified Bell 505 & R44 Instructor Pilot. This role involves conducting flight training, adhering to schedules and company procedures, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring student progress and safety. The company operates a diverse fleet for commercial air transport, charter, and specialized aviation needs, prioritizing high safety and operational standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct R44 and Bell 505 flight training to approved standards.
- Follow schedules, training programs, and company procedures.
- Maintain accurate reports, records, and logbooks.
- Monitor and mentor student progress.
- Report incidents and ensure safety compliance.
- Adhere to aviation regulations, manuals, and SOPs.
- Support training improvements.
- Ensure student readiness for flights.
- Maintain aircraft and training resources.
- Promote safety, professionalism, and teamwork.
Requirements
- Valid CPL/ATPL (Helicopter) with recent flying activity.
- Minimum 2,000 flight hours, including at least 700 instructional hours and 500 hours of instructional flight experience.
- At least 100 hours of instrument flight (IFR environment) and a minimum of 100 hours of night flying.
- Valid Class 1 medical certificate with no restrictions except corrective lenses.
- Minimum ICAO Level 4 English proficiency.
- Experience conducting initial training courses (minimum two courses).
- Previous FI/H experience in an ATO is preferred (civilian or military background is a plus).
- Type rating on R44 and Bell 505 is an advantage.
- Over 5 years of aviation experience.
- Strong knowledge of flight training, CPL/ATPL subjects, and aviation regulations (CAR OPS, AIP, CAAP, ICAO).
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Graduate of a pilot university or professional aviation school.
- Strong teamwork, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Terms and Benefits
- Salary: USD 5,500 per month
- Working Hours: 40 hours per week
- Work permit and visa provided
- Accommodation and transportation provided
- Quarterly performance/KPI-based bonus
Application Process
Qualified candidates are invited to apply with the following documents:
- CV/Resume
- Relevant pilot documents
- Relevant training certificates and qualifications
- Reference letters and Educational Certificates
- Copy of passport