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Part Time Helicopter Flight Instructor Jobs in California

CA · On-site

$76K/yr

GS-2181-13 (Flight Instructor): Applicant must possess two years of progressively responsible ... PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

CA · On-site

$76K/yr

GS-2181-13 (Flight Instructor): Applicant must possess two years of progressively responsible ... PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

Flight Follower P/T

Van Nuys, CA · On-site

$23.50 - $28/hr

Helinet Aviation Services is a diversified helicopter service provider located in Van Nuys ... The Flight Follower serves as the central point of contact for aircraft scheduling between Helinet ...

Flight Follower P/T

Van Nuys, CA · On-site

$23.50 - $28/hr

Helinet Aviation Services is a diversified helicopter service provider located in Van Nuys ... The Flight Follower serves as the central point of contact for aircraft scheduling between Helinet ...

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Part Time Helicopter Flight Instructor information

What is the difference between Part Time Helicopter Flight Instructor vs Part Time Fixed Wing Flight Instructor?

AspectPart Time Helicopter Flight InstructorPart Time Fixed Wing Flight Instructor
CertificationsCertified Flight Instructor (CFI) with helicopter ratingsCertified Flight Instructor (CFI) with fixed wing ratings
Work EnvironmentHelicopter flight schools, training centers, outdoor locationsFixed wing flight schools, airports, training centers
Industry UsageHelicopter pilot training, aerial tours, emergency servicesAirline prep, private pilot training, commercial flying

Both roles involve instructing student pilots, requiring CFI certification, but differ mainly in aircraft type and work environment. Helicopter instructors focus on rotorcraft, while fixed wing instructors work with airplanes. The choice depends on the aircraft type you specialize in and your career goals within aviation.

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AIRPLANE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR

US Department of the Air Force

Travis Air Force Base, CA • On-site

$133K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 19 days ago


Job description

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.
Air Reserve Technicians are full-time civilian employees who are also members of the Air Force Reserve unit in which they are employed. In addition to their civilian assignments, they are assigned to equivalent positions in the Reserve organization with a Reserve military rank or grade. Appointee's civilian assignments will consist of the following duties.Qualifications:THIS IS AN AIR RESERVE TECHNICIAN OFFICER POSITION.
This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer position located at the 349th AIR MOBILITY WG with the military rank of Lt Col/0-5, AFSC: 011M3Y . For questions concerning military eligibility please contact the Air Force Reserve Qualification Center at 1-800-257-1212.
EXPERIENCE:
No specific length of experience required. The qualifications of Airplane Flight Instructors in an Air Force active duty and Reserve force are directly related to the completion of prerequisite training and number of flying hours rather than years of experience.
GS-13:Must have logged 2,000 or more total pilot time (i.e., accumulation of primary, secondary, instructor, evaluator, simulator and student time), or 1,300 hours Primary Flight Time (i.e. primary, secondary, instructor, and evaluator time) or Instructor Pilot time. Must be instructor qualified in unit aircraft. (Note: For position requiring the piloting of fighter jet aircraft (e.g., F-16, A-10, F-15, F-22), each hours as First Pilot and/or Instructor Pilot in a fighter jet aircraft may be counted as two hours of flying time when determining total hours of pilot time or primary and/or instructor pilot time. Training aircraft (T-37/T-38) should be considered when giving double credit but only for those hours in which candidates logged either instructor/evaluator pilot or primary pilot time. Flying hours logged as a student pilot will be credited one-for-one when calculating total time.)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge, skill, ability, and experience as a rated pilot on flying status in the Unit Mission Aircraft,
2. Knowledge of and ability to formulate plans and courses pertaining to flying operations and unit flying training activities.
3. Knowledge of established safety principles, practices, procedures, laws, regulations, related to overall military safety programs.
4. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
5. Ability to independently plan and organize work, and meet deadlines.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS:
1. The incumbent must be a rated instructor/evaluator aircrew member (pilot) on flying status in unit to which attached. Periodically, as prescribed by regulations, must take and pass standardization/evaluation flight examinations which consist of both written tests and actual flight performance to demonstrate flight knowledge and abilities required by the position. Incumbent must participate in regular and frequent flights, as required by the unit commander.
2. This position is that of a management official. In this capacity, the incumbent is required to formulate, determine or influence policies of the unit to which assigned.
3. The incumbent may be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty (TDY) assignments.
4. As necessary to meet special and/or essential unscheduled flying missions, may be required to work an uncommon tour of duty, with brief advance notice.
5. The incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART; however, the incumbent is assigned non-ART duties not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. As necessary, to meet special or essential unscheduled activities, may be required to work an uncommon tour of duty with brief advance notice.
6. This position is designated as a mobility position. The incumbent must be willing to move/transfer to another unit/location on a lateral or promotion basis as directed by HQ AFRC.
7. This is a testing designated position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing.
8. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE:
Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Education:ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
RETIRED MILITARY ARE USUALLY INELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE AIR FORCE RESERVE. RETIRED MILITARY PERSONNEL WHO HAVE ACTIVE AIR FORCE RESERVE ASSIGNMENTS MAY APPLY PROVIDED THEY SHOW ASSIGNMENT (POSITION AND UNIT) ON THEIR APPLICATION.Employment Type: OTHER