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Air Methods

Company instructor responsible for training and evaluating Helicopter and/or Fixed Wing pilots. Conducting training and flight checks in classrooms, aircraft, or simulators.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $89,650 - $134,475 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operational compliance, training program implementation, and flight operations management. Proficient in developing and conducting various training programs, including initial and recurrent training, while ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Operational Compliance EvaluationFlight Training Program DevelopmentCommercial/Instrument RatingCFI / CFII CertificationAdvanced Aviation Training Device Operation

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Hard Skills

Flight Operations ManagementTraining Program ImplementationSafety CompliancePilot Record KeepingSimulator OperationGround TrainingFlight TrainingInstrument TrainingNight Vision Goggle TrainingReport Submission

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationCollaborative Work Style

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteExcelWordOutlook

Certifications & Qualifications

ATP RatingCFI / CFII (Rotor Wing)

Industry Keywords

General Operations ManualFAR ComplianceRestricted Operations ChecksPilot Training ProgramsIndoctrination Training

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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, instrument training (ground and flight), and night vision goggle (NVG) training (ground and flight)

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Recommendation from a current Air Methods Flight Instructor or Check Airman preferred
Previous Instructor/Check Airman experience
ATP rating in aircraft category preferred
Commercial/Instrument rating required
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
CFI / CFII (Rotor wing) or willingness to obtain within one year.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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