Instructor - Flight Operations
Frontier Airlines is seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Instructor to join its Flight Operations team. The Instructor will conduct the simulator phase of pilot flight instruction, utilizing flight training devices (FTD) and full flight simulators (FFS) to provide initial and upgrade training to Frontier Airlines pilots. This training will be conducted in accordance with Frontier and FAA regulations and policies. This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits, based in Aurora, CO, and requires availability for 16 training days per month.
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate initial and upgrade training, encompassing A320 systems, Frontier Airlines policies and procedures, applicable FAA Regulations, and emergency procedures.
- Prepare students for flight evaluations through high-quality training and effective feedback.
- Conduct training tasks, including lesson planning, classroom and simulator setup, and maintenance of current aviation publications and instructional training materials.
- Maintain accurate records of all training activities, participants, and results.
- Assist senior instructors and department managers as required.
- Contribute to course design and development.
- Collaborate with the Manager, Flight Training to identify and resolve training-related issues.
Qualifications:
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 1 year of previous Simulator Instructor/Evaluator or other applicable training experience strongly preferred.
- Part 121 aircraft training experience preferred.
- ATP with an A320 Type rating preferred.
- Must possess the appropriate airman certificate, class rating, and type rating.
- Completion of Frontier Airlines Training or bridge program on the A320 Series and required recurrent training, if required.
- Current Proficiency Check (PC) and/or Proficiency Training (PT), if required.
- Complete the Frontier Airlines Simulator Instructor or bridge training curriculum, if required.
- Demonstrated ability to perform all curriculum segments and associated duties of the assigned training program.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- In-depth knowledge of aircraft systems, Frontier Airlines policies, and procedures.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint) to facilitate training.
- Ability to operate A320 Simulator/FTD.
- Above-average level of knowledge, ability, and experience.
- Good record of compliance with Frontier Reliability program, if applicable.
- No more than one training/checking failure within a rolling 2 years.
- Meets standards of good conduct.
- Good record of compliance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).
Benefits of Working at Frontier Airlines:
Frontier Airlines offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Flight benefits for employee and family.
- Buddy passes.
- Discounts throughout the travel industry.
- Discounts on various services and products.
- ‘Dress for your Day’ business casual environment.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Total Rewards program including competitive salary, incentives, paid holidays, 401(k) plan, and medical/dental/vision insurance.
- Employee assistance through the HOPE League.
Frontier Airlines is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.