Check Airman / Training Pilot

Vexcel Aerial Imagery is looking for a Check Airman/Training Pilot. This position assists in the development and verification of our commercial pilots in the safe operation of single and multi-engine aircraft. This role requires an experienced pilot with good interpersonal skills who enjoys working with and educating our commercial pilots.

The Check Airman is responsible for ensuring that company pilots can safely operate our high performance single and multi-engine aircraft in complex airspace and ever changing weather. Along with the rest of the training team the Check Airman duties are to annually verify that every Vexcel pilot is competently and safely able to operate Vexcel's fleet of aircraft. This person will be responsible for providing simulator and aircraft checkouts in our wide range of aircraft, which includes Cessna 206's and 210's, Piper Aztecs & Navajo's, Cessna 310's and other models. As Check Airman, you will be a key component in ensuring Vexcel maintains a safe and productive working environment through initial and recurrent training.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Achieve expert level knowledge of all aircraft and systems used by Vexcel and deliver initial and recurrent training to the pilots in each aircraft they are authorized to operate.
• Utilize a flight simulator to evaluate and verify pilot skills and ensure pilots are fully capable of handling known emergency situations.
• Perform 'in aircraft' skill verification and provide local & cross-country skill training for pilots in the type aircraft they are being checked in.
• Ensure pilots are safely operating aircraft in compliance with all laws and regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration.
• Document all training in the company databases along with maintaining and updating training materials in the company database.
• Coordinate pilot training and instruction events as required in support of the Lead Training Pilot and Chief Pilot.
• Recommend improvements to flight training operations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.