Check Airman - Fixed Wing (Part 135)

Check Airman - PC12/PC12 NGX (IFR) - Part 135

Company instructor who performs an oversight, safety and qualification role for our Fixed Wing pilots undergoing evaluation. Conducts training and flight checks in a classroom, an aircraft, and in a flight simulator.

AIR METHODS: GO ABOVE AND BEYOND HERE!  As the leader in the air medical industry, Air Methods seeks exceptional pilots to partner with us to serve our communities. We are committed to providing air medical transport resources to our communities 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and while providing our pilots with work life balance. For over four decades, Air Methods has been dedicated to emergency air medical transport, focusing on patient quality of care and safety in aviation. We deliver lifesaving care to more than 100,000 patients per year, and when we are asked to deploy, we answer the call and do everything in our power to save a life. Our #1 objective is to ensure safety to/from every time, so come join our growing and high-performing culture driven by teammates who deliver on being the best!

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:
• Evaluate operational compliance including all aspects of safety, flight operations, maintenance operations, and other procedures and policies as described in the General Operations Manual
• Initial and Recurrent training (ground and flight)
• Transition, differences and ROC (restricted operations checks) ground and flight training
• Will correct and report out-of-compliance issues immediately. When unable to be corrected immediately, the CA will coordinate with the ACP and Regional Aviation or Maintenance Director as appropriate to ensure the problem is corrected
• Assist in the development and implementation of flight and ground training schedules
• Ensure that standardized training and checking procedures, provided by the certificate are adhered to
• Assist the CP and ACP in all pilot record keeping requirements in accordance with applicable FARs and policies
• Assist in the development and implementation of flight and ground training schedules
• Submit required reports in a timely manner
• Expected to operate advanced aviation training devices and operate full motion simulators as required
• Assist the CP in the development of the aircraft checklist and Air Methods’ Pilot Training Programs
• Will assist in development and conduct (as appropriate): Basic Indoctrination Training, initial and recurrent ground training, initial and recurrent flight training, and instrument training (ground and flight).
• Regular scheduled attendance
• Estimated percentage of time spent traveling: 30-50%

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Program - Required Flight Times:
• 2500 total flight hours with minimum of 2000 flight hours in FW category
• 1000 hours PIC in FW category
• 500 hours of turbine time
• 500 hours of cross-country flight time, at least 100 hours of which were at night
• 100 hours unaided night as PIC 
• 75 hours total actual or hood instrument time in flight and in category (simulator time does not count) 

Additional Skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to implement training programs (initial and recurrent training)
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner with all levels
• Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
• Commercial/Instrument rating required

• CFI / CFII or willingness to obtain within one year
• ATP rating in aircraft category preferred 

Experience & Education
• Recommendation from a current Air Methods Flight Instructor or Check Airman preferred
• Previous Instructor/Check Airman experience
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

This position is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident).