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Are you an experienced helicopter pilot with a passion for mentorship and technical excellence? Airbus Helicopters is seeking a Helicopter Simulator Flight Instructor to shape the next generation of rotary-wing aviators. Based in our world-class training facility in Grand Prairie, TX, you will utilize state-of-the-art Full Motion Flight Simulator Training Devices to deliver critical transition and recurrent training. If you have 1,500+ PIC hours and a CFII, this is your opportunity to step out of the flight deck and into a premier instructional role with the industry's most advanced technology.
Job Responsibility:
Deliver pilot ground and simulator training for helicopter pilots seeking initial transition or recurrent training on Airbus Helicopters models
Conduct detailed pre-briefs and de-briefs with trainees to reinforce training objectives
Evaluate and measure trainee progress and recommend for qualification or additional training
Complete accurate customer training records as required
Develop and maintain up-to-date course materials and lesson plans to support customer training objectives/requirements
Monitor industry safety trends and best practices
recommend and prepare future course offerings accordingly
Maintain Instructor qualifications and records in accordance with applicable regulatory/company requirements
Adhere to all company and regulatory requirements applicable to flight training activities (e.g. TSA, ITAR, etc.)
Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum five (5) years flight experience
Minimum 1,500 flight hours as pilot-in-command of helicopters, including at least 350 hours as multi-engine helicopter pilot and 150 flight hours as helicopter instructor
Must possess Commercial-Rotorcraft and Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument (CFII) certificates (FAA and/or ICAO member state)
Must participate in the company's DOT Drug & Alcohol testing program
Computer proficiency – Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite and other web-based programs
FAR Part 142, 135, 121, and/or military training experience
Night vision goggle experience
2,500 hours of total flight time
Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate (FAA and/or ICAO member state)
Proficiency with Learning Management Systems and other planning systems (e.g. Visual Planning)
Fluent in Spanish and/or Portuguese language(s)
What we offer:
Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP")
Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages