Flight Operations Ground Instructor
Flight Operations Ground Instructor
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Contour Airlines is a long-established aviation services company with diverse capabilities. At Contour Airlines our core values are at the heart of everything that we do and every decision we make. Constant throughout all of our lines of business is a commitment to integrity and safety. Our team members consistently display an attitude of excellence and the ability to think like a customer. We recognize that there is strength in unity and work together as a team to accomplish our ambitious goals.
Contour Airlines offers:
- Competitive salary
- Paid time off including vacation and sick leave
- Health vision and dental coverage as well as short-term/long-term disability and voluntary life insurance policies.
- Participation in our 401(k) savings plan with a Company match up to 6%.
Contour Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age citizenship color creed sex national origin race religion sexual orientation political affiliation marital status pregnancy pre-disposing genetic characteristics veteran status military status disability gender identity or expression familial status criminal history status as a victim of domestic violence or any other protected status.
Contour Airlines understands that some applicants may need reasonable accommodations. Please contact the Human Resources Department atto discuss any specific needs that you may have.
Contours rapid growth has created exciting employment opportunities. We invite you to become part of the family.
Job Description:
The Flight Operations Ground Instructor position at Contour is a dynamic instruction and mentor role responsible for providing direction motivation and development to the Contour Flight Operations team while maintaining compliance with all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations.
To be successful instructor applicant must have in-depth knowledge of the GOM EFB applications and Company policies as well as demonstrate the core values and Company guidelines.
Summary of Essential Duties:
- Instruct support coach analyze and evaluate crewmember training performance throughout Company initial new hire training (INDOC) recurrent and any other company training events as qualified and assigned
- Continued development of initial new hire and recurrent training curriculum and courseware in accordance with regulatory and Company requirements
- Conduct initial new hire and recurrent training for both classroom and practical exercises as needed
- Ensure resources are confirmed and meet standards including classroom space aircraft and training equipment
- Review and suggest modification to department manuals processes and procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements
- Perform administrative duties relative to the training department such as record keeping and monitoring crewmember performance throughout training
- Possesses a reputation for operational safety and reliability integrity consistency and adherence to corporate values
- Works closely with the Director of Training to establish a clear overall training experience and operating strategy for the flight operations training department
- Represents the flight operations department with business partners and with regulatory agencies such as the FAA
- Assist the Director of Training on coordinating operation policies with appropriate activities
- Provide technical guidance with the GOM as well as associated operational and training manuals
- Performs special projects and other duties assigned or required by the Director of Training/Flight Operations leadership
- Other duties as assigned by leadership.
Qualifications
- Must be 23 years of age or older.
- Authorized to work in the United States and able to travel in and out of the United States.
- Possess a valid drivers license and have a good driving record.
- Able to read write and speak fluently in the English language
- Operational knowledge of laptop and desktop computers working knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint Word Excel PowerPoint Adobe Acrobat or related presentation programs. Operational knowledge of Outlook is required. Competency with internet navigation is also required.
- Willing to work a varying schedule including nights weekends and holidays
- Available to travel as required
- Able to pass arequired 10-year work history review and submit to criminal background and fingerprint checks.
- Must pass a DOT required pre-employment drug screen and willing to submit to and pass FAA and Company mandated random drug and alcohol tests
- Possess polished and professional interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and a customer-oriented mindset.
- Possess strong leadership interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Must have well-developed people skills and ability to work with a variety of personalities.
- Able to coordinate multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Able to handle interruptions and a fast-paced environment.
- Maintain strong attention to detail.
- Be self-motivated and able to motivate others
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Ability to understand complicated logistical information
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal delivered with tact and professionalism.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA EPA state and federal regulations.
- Willing and able to relocate to the Nashville TN area. (Contour Corporate Headquarters is located at Smyrna Airport in Tennessee).
- Aviation focused degree in management operations training or equivalent with at least two (2) years of previous experience is preferred. Experience in lieu of degree is acceptable
- One (1) or more years flight operations or aviation training experience in 14 CFR Part 121 and/or 135 operations preferred
- An intermediate understanding of the crewmember role and daily job duties
- Possess and maintain a valid US passport or foreign passport.
- Prefer qualified and/or current in an aircraft that Contour operates other similar transport category aircraft.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature and level of work required of the referenced position; they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of individuals in the position. Please be advised that duties and expectations of this position may be subject to change.
Employment Type
Full-Time
