IFR Check Airman

Air Methods

Company instructor overseeing safety and qualification evaluations for helicopter and fixed wing pilots. Conducting training and flight checks in various environments.

Posted 7/23/2026part-timeWatkins • 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 conducting flight and ground training, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards, and developing training schedules. Proficient in implementing initial and recurrent training programs for pilots, including specialized training such as NVG and instrument training.

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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 EvaluationSafety ProceduresFlight ChecksBasic Indoctrination TrainingNVG TrainingInitial and Recurrent TrainingTransition TrainingROC Training

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCollaborative Work Ability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteExcelWordOutlook

Certifications & Qualifications

CFI / CFII (Rotor Wing)ATP Rating Preferred

Industry Keywords

Helicopter PilotsFixed Wing PilotsGeneral Operations ManualFlight OperationsMaintenance Operations

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
Correct and report out-of-compliance issues immediately
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 in development and conduct of 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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