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Med-Trans Corporation

Helicopter Pilot - HAA

Sterling, CO

$82K - $102K/yr

On Duty Housing * 7/7 Schedule If your passion is flying and you want to work in an environment where every second counts, contact us today! We're hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air ...

Global Medical Response

Helicopter Pilot - HAA

Sterling, CO · On-site

$82K - $102K/yr

On Duty Housing * 7/7 Schedule If your passion is flying and you want to work in an environment where every second counts, contact us today! We're hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air ...

Guardian Flight

Guardian Fixed Wing Pilot

Alamosa, CO · On-site

$99K - $109K/yr

If your passion is flying and you want to work in an environment where every second counts, contact us today! Position: Fixed Wing Pilot Location: Alamosa, CO Airframe: King Air C90 Schedule: 14 Days ...

Med-Trans Corporation

Helicopter Pilot - HAA

Sterling, CO · On-site

$82K - $102K/yr

On Duty Housing * 7/7 Schedule If your passion is flying and you want to work in an environment where every second counts, contact us today! We're hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air ...

Global Medical Response

Helicopter Pilot - HAA

Sterling, CO · On-site

$82K - $102K/yr

On Duty Housing * 7/7 Schedule If your passion is flying and you want to work in an environment where every second counts, contact us today! We're hiring a Helicopter Pilot to provide medical air ...

Guardian Flight

Guardian Fixed Wing Pilot

Alamosa, CO

$99K - $109K/yr

If your passion is flying and you want to work in an environment where every second counts, contact us today! Position: Fixed Wing Pilot Location: Alamosa, CO Airframe: King Air C90 Schedule: 14 Days ...

Guardian Flight

Guardian Fixed Wing Pilot

Alamosa, CO · On-site +1

$75K - $197K/yr

If your passion is flying and you want to work in an environment where every second counts, contact us today! Position: Fixed Wing Pilot Locations: Nationwide Airframe: Location Dependent. Schedule:

Grease Monkey #843

Automotive Assistant Manager

Aurora, CO · On-site

$45K - $65K/yr

Position Overview The Assistant Manager is responsible for performing all Center Manager function in the Manager's absence and generally acting as "second-in-command" at the center. The Assistant ...

RedPeak

Assistant Community Manager (DTC)

Denver, CO

$19.50 - $23.75/hr

As second in command, take a leadership role with resident relations and fellow team members through knowledgeable, confident support. * Leads team and supervises vendors to ensure all residents ...

RedPeak

Assistant Community Manager (DTC)

Denver, CO · On-site

$19.50 - $23.75/hr

As second in command, take a leadership role with resident relations and fellow team members through knowledgeable, confident support. * Leads team and supervises vendors to ensure all residents ...

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What is a second in command pilot?

A Second In Command (SIC) Pilot, also known as a Co-Pilot, assists the Captain in operating an aircraft. They share flight duties, monitor systems, communicate with air traffic control, and help ensure passenger and crew safety. SIC pilots must be prepared to take control if needed and play a key role in navigation and decision-making. This position is critical in multi-pilot operations, especially in commercial and corporate aviation.

What are the typical responsibilities and challenges faced by a second in command pilot during flights?

As a Second In Command Pilot, your primary responsibilities include assisting the Captain during all phases of flight, monitoring instruments and controls, and managing radio communications with air traffic control. You may also be tasked with handling specific flight operations such as navigation, systems checks, and checklist management. One common challenge is remaining vigilant and responsive to rapidly changing flight conditions, as well as smoothly coordinating with both the Captain and the rest of the flight crew. This role provides valuable hands-on experience and mentorship, making it an excellent stepping stone toward a future Captain position.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a second in command pilot, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Second In Command Pilot, you need a commercial pilot’s license, in-depth knowledge of aviation operations, and strong understanding of flight safety procedures. Proficiency with aircraft-specific avionics, navigation systems, and FAA regulations is typically required, often supplemented by type ratings for particular aircraft. Outstanding communication, teamwork, and adaptability are essential soft skills for coordinating with the captain, crew, and air traffic control. These abilities ensure safe, efficient flights and are critical for supporting the captain under dynamic and sometimes high-pressure conditions.

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ASSISTANT CHIEF FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR

SPARTAN COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICS AND TECHNOLOGY

Broomfield, CO • On-site

$75K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Direct daily flight instruction operations to ensure FAA compliance.

  • Monitor pilot proficiency, student progress, and training records.

  • Develop training materials, evaluate staff, and promote a positive learning environment.

Job description

Summary
The Assistant Chief Flight Instructor is responsible to provide safe, effective, and efficient FAA Part 141 flight instruction operations for the Flight School that is in accordance with all local, state, and federal guidelines.
Essential Functions
  • Directs daily operations to ensure compliance with FAA regulations
  • Makes hiring recommendations, trains staff, and evaluates performance
  • Develops Training Course Outlines, Training Manuals and Procedures
  • Monitors pilot proficiency and currency
  • Monitor FAA 141 required 80% pass rate
  • Certifying each student's training record, graduation certificate, stage check and end-of-course test reports, and recommendation for course completion, unless the duties are delegated by the chief instructor to an assistant chief instructor or recommending instructor
  • Ensuring that each certificated flight instructor, certificated ground instructor, passes an initial proficiency check prior to that instructor being assigned instructing duties in the school's approved training course, and thereafter that the instructor passes a recurrent proficiency check every twelve calendar months after the month in which the initial test was accomplished
  • Ensuring that each student accomplishes the required stage checks and end-of-course tests in accordance with the school's approved training course
  • Maintaining training techniques, procedures, and standards for the school that are acceptable to the Administrator
  • Ensures FAA Part 141 Instructor records are accurate and up to date
  • Audits flight training records regularly
  • Follow objectives of course syllabus
  • Promote a positive learning environment
  • Motivate and encourage students to attend class regularly and apply themselves to their course of study
  • Maintain clear and consistent communication using a variety of teaching methods.
  • Maintain records on each student to include grading and attendance
  • Ensure that all students are held accountable for flight campus rules and regulations
  • Recommend improvements in course design, materials, equipment, and facilities that may enhance student's learning experiences and preparation for employment
  • Develop and implement an annual professional development plan to enhance career growth

Knowledge / Skills
  • Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends, holidays, and days-off
  • Demonstrates good judgment and confidentiality
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a strong emphasis on customer service
  • Excellent time management, follow-through, and organizational skills
  • Effective communication and ability to build relationships with all levels of management and pilots
  • Strategic and forward-thinker
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities with a high degree of accuracy
  • Intermediate to advanced computer skills in Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Strong knowledge of flight software

Education and Work Experience
  • High School diploma or GED required
  • Active pursuit of undergraduate degree highly sought
  • Hold a commercial pilot or an airline transport pilot certificate and, a current flight instructor certificate. The certificates must contain the appropriate aircraft category, class, and instrument ratings if an instrument rating is required by the course of training for the category and class of aircraft used in the course.
    • At least 500 hours as pilot in command; or 1000 hours as pilot in command preferred
    • 50 hours of flight time under actual or simulated instrument conditions and;
    • Flight training experience, acquired as either a certified flight instructor or an instructor in a military pilot flight training program, or a combination thereof, consisting of at least
      • 1 years and a total of 250 flight hours; or

500 flight hours.
To be eligible for designation as an assistant chief instructor for a ground school course, a person must have six (6) months of experience as a ground school instructor at a certificated pilot school.
Certificates, License, Registrations
  • CFI required
  • CFII required
  • MEI required
  • FAA Class II Medical preferred
  • FAA Class III Medical required

Supervisory Responsibilities
  • Assigned Flight Instructors

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position requires a person to stand or sit for a prolonged period, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds, along with monitor engine operations of functioning, and communicate and coordinate vehicle or aircraft movement. This position also requires a person to maneuver an aircraft for extended periods of time in all various types of weather conditions. The long days can be physically demanding.
AAP/EEO Statement
Spartan College provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In keeping with the above conviction, Spartan College is committed to assuring that:
All recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and other employment related programs are provided fairly to all persons on an equal opportunity basis without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employment decisions are based on the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action; and all personnel actions such as compensation, benefits, transfers, training, and participation in social and recreational programs are administered without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits
401(k) and Employer Match
Medical insurance
HSA/FSA
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement/Employee Scholarship
Sick Paid time off

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