Instructor Pilot - VIP

Overview Reports directly to the Flight Operations Manager on all related AW139 Aircraft type operations. Carries out directives from the flight operations manager. Assists the Training, maintenance and logistics sections in all material and maintenance planning for AW139 Aircraft type activities. Responsible for conducting acceptance and post-maintenance flights of AW139Aircraft type.

Will also be responsible to:

• Assists the flight operations manager in the operations of the AW139 Aircraft type. Must ensure that all aircraft procedure, flight operations practices, standards, and records comply with all FAA, GAL, and End User’s regulations.
• Perform as Pilot In Command and/or Instructor Pilot on AW139 Aircraft type and serves as aircraft commander in accomplishing scheduled and unscheduled flights as well as postmaintenance flights, acceptance flights, and support missions as prescribed by customer requirements.
• Obtains briefing information on purpose of flight test, weather, operation procedures, intelligence, and special instructions. Prepare flight plans considering such factors as altitude, terrain, weather, aircraft, crew capabilities, threats, operational and training requirements and flight procedures.
• Ensuring that all AW139 aircraft types are being operated to airworthiness standards prescribed by applicable regulations, technical manuals, airworthiness directives, and good maintenance practices. Assists in all logistical procurement issues related to flight operations.
• Ensures the aircraft is pre-flight inspected, loaded, equipped, and manned for mission. Inspect engines, fuselage, and control surfaces for mechanical and structural soundness. Inspect and test equipment for proper operation. Ensures that weight and balance is correct, fuel supply is adequate, and survival and rescue equipment is properly stowed.
• Brief crew members and non-crew members on safety, emergency procedures, and scope of mission. Pilot aircraft and command crew to accomplish assigned mission.
• Must be able to work flexible hours as deemed by the flight operations department.

Nationality No Restriction Qualification High School Graduate, BA or BS preferred. Should have Pilot In Command status.

Commercial Rotary Wing Helicopter License (ATP Helicopter rating preferred).

Certified Flight Instructor License or military instructor pilot course or equivalent.
Experience Minimum 5000 Flight hours Rotary-Wing / Fixed- Wing operations with +500 hours on VIP Aircraft type.

Three years’ experience within the last five years piloting and instructing on VIP Aircraft type.

Factory training in aircraft model to be flown or other combination of experience and education that meet the requirements may be substituted. Preference will be given to those with special operations background. Must possess knowledge of FAA regulations.

Experience in maintenance a plus.