Check Airman

Air Methods

Instructor overseeing safety and qualification for Helicopter and Fixed Wing pilots at Air Methods. Conducting training and flight checks in various environments and ensuring operational compliance.

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting flight and ground training, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards, and developing training programs for pilots. Proficient in utilizing advanced aviation training devices and simulators while maintaining accurate pilot records in accordance with applicable regulations.

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Flight Instructor ExperienceCommercial/Instrument RatingATP Rating PreferredCFI / CFII CertificationTraining Program Implementation

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Hard Skills

Flight TrainingGround TrainingOperational Compliance EvaluationFlight ChecksSafety OversightSimulator OperationTraining Schedule DevelopmentPilot Record KeepingBasic Indoctrination TrainingInstrument Training

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCollaborative Work Ability

Tools & Technologies

Advanced Aviation Training DevicesFull Motion SimulatorsMicrosoft Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

CFI / CFII (Rotor Wing)ATP Rating Preferred

Industry Keywords

FAR ComplianceGeneral Operations ManualRecurrent TrainingNight Vision Goggle TrainingRestricted Operations Checks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Company instructor who performs an oversight, safety and qualification role for Helicopter and/or Fixed Wing pilots undergoing evaluation
Conducts training and flight checks in a classroom, an aircraft, or in a flight simulator
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)
Other duties as assigned

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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