Flight Training Procedures Instructor - Aviation
The Flight Training Procedures Instructor is responsible for conducting comprehensive training modules within the Fleet Common Training Programs. This role encompasses instruction for New Hire Pilot Indoctrination, Return to Work (RTW) Pilot Reorientation, and Instructor/Evaluator Principles of Instruction (POI) courses. The Instructor ensures all training adheres to applicable company policy and Federal Aviation Regulations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering classroom facilitation, instructor-led technical training, knowledge testing, and hands-on drills.
- Instructing Pilot Indoctrination and RTW subjects, including Security, Operations Specifications, Aircraft Operating Manuals, Crew Member Duties & Responsibilities, Aircraft Performance, Weight & Balance, Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Usage, and Flight Planning & Dispatch Procedures.
- Teaching POI subjects such as Fundamental Principles of the Teaching-Learning Process, Instructional Methods, Procedures and Techniques, Evaluating Student Performance, and communication skills.
- Conducting student progress assessments and preparing students for end-of-course examinations.
- Assisting with class scheduling, logistics, and communications.
- Serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for e-learning and Instructor-Led Training (ILT) program development projects.
- Consistently practicing safety conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Consistently prioritizes the safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
- Embraces a diverse set of people, thinking, and styles.
- Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
- Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.
- Minimum of a two-year college degree or equivalent work experience as an instructor/facilitator is required.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills are required.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Holds a Private Pilot License with instrument ratings.
- Candidates not holding an FAA Ground Instructor certificate must be eligible to obtain an FAA Advanced Ground Instructor Certificate and are expected to obtain this certification within twelve months of hire.
- Candidate must successfully complete, or have completed previously, the Delta Instructor/Evaluator Indoctrination curriculum and Academic Instructor Qualification curriculum.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience teaching technical, non-technical, and compliance training programs is preferred.
- Experience with air carrier training programs is strongly preferred.
- FAA Ground Instructor Certificate with Advanced and/or Instrument Rating (AGI or IGI) is preferred.
- Airline Transport Pilot certificate or Commercial Pilot certificate with Instrument Rating or military equivalent is preferred.
- FAA Certified Flight Instructor certificate or military equivalent is preferred.
Benefits:
- Space Available Personal Travel, including eligible dependents.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans available.
- Profit Sharing.
- 401(k) match (following one year of service).
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