PURPOSE:

Serves as a ground, flight simulator, and aircraft Instructor Pilot/Check Pilot (IP/CP) to accomplish required training and testing in accordance with applicable portions of 14 CFR, Company Operations Specifications, and company training program requirements. The SAAB 340 IP/CP conducts required training and testing for pilot, instructor, and check pilot candidates and coordinates with the Chief Pilot and Director of Training on matters relating to SAAB 340 operating procedures, training, and testing.

The SAAB 340 IP/PC will maintain Pilot In Command (PIC), IP, and CP qualification in the SAAB 340 and any special mission capabilities associated with SAAB 340 flight operations. The incumbent will be available to function as PIC, as needed, in both revenue and non-revenue flight operations, domestically and internationally.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides ground and flight training and ongoing mentoring as assigned for IP/CP candidates’ initial qualification, recurrency and requalification curriculums and modules in accordance with the company Pilot Training Program for the SAAB 340.
• Provides classroom instruction, flight instruction, and pilot testing in special capabilities (e.g., ETOPS, Over-Water, International Operations, etc.).
• Provides classroom instruction in both aircraft and non-aircraft-specific subjects including non-aircraft-specific subjects delivered for pilots not assigned to the incumbent’s base aircraft type(s).
• Provides pilot flight instruction in flight training devices, simulators, and aircraft as assigned.
• Administers oral, written, and practical testing of pilots in accordance with applicable CFRs, OpSpecs, the company training program, and appropriate testing standards.
• Completes, with timeliness and accuracy, all required documentation following training and testing activities.
• Assists the Director of Training (DOT) in researching, evaluating, and implementing new or revised training systems, policies, procedures, and techniques.
• Codifies standardization areas and topics as liaison between Chief Pilot and DOT.
• Provides subject matter expertise and liaison between line-of-business and field units and the DOT for validation and verification of training programs and protocols.
• Assist in screening of pilot candidates for line-of-business employment.
• Augment revenue flight crews periodically.
• Ability to travel up to 30% for training execution.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Training.

Required Experience:

• Prior flight instructor in multi-engine land airplane and instruments as CFII/MEI, FAA Certificated Air Carrier IP/CP, or equivalent military experience.
• Possess Airline Transport Certificate; Airplane Multi-engine Land (ATP-AMEL)
• Possess a thorough knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs)
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
• Must possess valid Passport.

Preferred Experience:

• Hold SAAB 340 type rating.
• Possess a good working knowledge and experience with MS Office or Office 365 computer programs and/or database programs.
• Possess or be able to hold a Class I Medical Certificate
• Prior experience as IP/CP particularly in FAR 135 or 121 air carriers, including simulator instruction.

Physical/Environmental Requirements:

• Be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs., perform assigned pilot duties involving confined sitting for up to 10 flight hours per day and be exposed to a wide variety of environmental and weather conditions while working outside including, but not limited to, extreme heat, cold, and adverse weather conditions.
• Must reside or be willing to relocate to CONUS; preferably the Austin-San Antonio or Atlanta area.
• Be able to travel to accomplish training and job duties up to 50% of the time.
• Be able to work in a variety of environments including indoor, outdoor, and austere operating environments within hostile areas of operation that may include threats from enemy combatants both in the air and on the ground.

Berry Aviation, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. All conditions and privileges of employment are administered to all employees without discrimination or harassment because of race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, special disabled veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. The Company will comply fully with all applicable state or local fair employment laws that forbid discrimination or harassment on the basis of other protected characteristics.

All new employees will be required to verify employment eligibility in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Berry Aviation participates in E-Verify.