TransMedics | Instructor

About the Role

TransMedics is seeking a Certified Flight Instructor to join their team in Bozeman, Montana. This role involves delivering comprehensive classroom and flight training, assessing student performance, and diligently reporting on their progress. The Certified Flight Instructor will emphasize crucial aviation topics including risk management, aircraft systems, operational procedures, emergency handling, problem-solving, navigation, radio communication, and aerodynamics, all while upholding Summit Aviation's safety protocols and policies.

About the Employer

Summit Aviation, in collaboration with TransMedics, is dedicated to providing high-quality flight training. They operate within a structured environment that prioritizes safety, standardization, and continuous improvement of their training programs and aircraft.

Requirements

• Must reside in Montana.
• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess an FAA Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI) credential.
• Hold a current FAA Medical Certificate.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• An MEI (Multi-Engine Instructor) or CFII (Instrument Flight Instructor) rating is preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and flight instruction in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations and the approved Training Course Outline.
• Instruct students on risk management, aircraft systems, operating procedures, emergency procedures, problem analysis, navigation, radio operation, and aerodynamics.
• Evaluate student proficiency and report on their progress.
• Maintain instructor qualifications as required by regulations.
• Accurately maintain student training records, logbooks, computer records, and required course paperwork.
• Schedule assigned students and ensure course standards, requirements, and objectives are met.
• Initiate stage-check requests and support timely course completion.
• Monitor the maintenance condition of training aircraft and report any issues to maintenance personnel.
• Recommend curriculum and courseware improvements and develop training materials as assigned.
• File incident reports for safety violations or flight-safety concerns.
• Attend administrative, standardization, in-service training, and instructor-development meetings.
• Respond to inquiries from prospective students, schedule flight appointments, and conduct facility tours.
• Explain Summit Aviation, Inc. policies, procedures, and flight-training courses.