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Helicopter Pilot

Sayre, PA · On-site

$95K - $119K/yr

Overview Rotor Wing Pilot - Guthrie Air Sayre, PA EMS Air Medical Aircraft: EC135 IFR $20,000 ... Commercial single engine land is required for single engine aircraft * First OR Second Class FAA ...

Helicopter Pilot

Sayre, PA

$95K - $119K/yr

Commercial single engine land is required for single engine aircraft * First OR Second Class FAA ... Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment ...

Helicopter Pilot

Sayre, PA

$95K - $119K/yr

Commercial single engine land is required for single engine aircraft * First OR Second Class FAA ... Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment ...

Helicopter Pilot

Philadelphia, PA

$90K - $113K/yr

Commercial single engine land is required for single engine aircraft * First OR Second Class FAA ... Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment ...

NJ

$93K - $116K/yr

Commercial single engine land is required for single engine aircraft * First OR Second Class FAA ... Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment ...

Helicopter Pilot

Sayre, PA · On-site

$95K - $119K/yr

As the leader in the air medical industry, Air Methods seeks exceptional pilots to partner with us ... Commercial single engine land is required for single engine aircraft * First OR Second Class FAA ...

Helicopter Pilot

Sayre, PA

$95K - $119K/yr

As the leader in the air medical industry, Air Methods seeks exceptional pilots to partner with us ... Commercial single engine land is required for single engine aircraft * First OR Second Class FAA ...

GFAR Engine Boss

Spokane, WA · On-site

$19 - $25.75/hr

Job Type Part-time, Temporary Description Global Fleet & Auto Repair LLC, doing business as Global ... Basic Air Operations (S-270) * Engine Boss (Single Resource) (S-231) * Firing Operations (S-219)

Active DoD Top Secret clearance * 300 hours PIC time in King Air 300/350 or similar multi-engine ... Our team has significant experience spanning everything from single engine ISR aircraft for ...

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TES Certificated Multi-Engine Flight Instructor (MEI)

TES Certificated Multi-Engine Flight Instructor (MEI)

Auburn University

Auburn, AL • On-site

$35/hr

Full-time

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Job description

Overview
Auburn University has initiated a search for TES Certificated Multi-Engine Flight Instructors to provide flight training for Auburn University students enrolled in Professional Flight.
IMPORTANT - When submitting your application for consideration you will need to upload a copy of your certification(s) in the Additional Documents area of the application. Temporary FAA certificates are acceptable.
Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:
  • Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
  • Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
  • Assistance with special projects
  • Seasonal work
  • Emergencies

If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.
AU student employees are not eligible for TES.
Responsibilities
  • Provide flight, aviation training device (simulator), and oral instruction in accordance with all AU Professional Flight and FAA procedures and practices. Prepare schedules, maintain records, and ensure that course objectives, standards, and minimums are met by each student in each flight course.
  • Promotes and instills the safety culture of AU Flight Education by adhering to all prescribed policies and procedures, bringing any safety-related issues to the attention of the Chief and Assistant Chief Flight Instructors, and working to instill a culture of safety in all their students.
  • Ensures each assigned student is scheduled in accordance with the student's flight training schedule on the days and time blocks established. Schedules assigned students to make up any missed lessons, or to accommodate additional availability the student may have.
  • Perform the duties of a certificated flight instructor as authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration in accordance with the FAA-approved Training Course Outlines:
    • Regularly schedule each assigned student to ensure satisfactory progress through the course and immediately inform assigned Assistant Chief Flight Instructor of any delays in training or satisfactory progress.
    • Accurately maintain all appropriate records, which includes student training records, student logbook, and computer records.
    • Ensure that course objectives, standards, and minimums are met by all assigned students as prescribed in the applicable Training Course Outline.
    • Adequately prepare assigned students for Stage Checks, End-of-Course Tests, and FAA Practical Tests.
    • Be responsible for the timely course completion of all students assigned including completion of required documentation.
    • Monitor the maintenance condition and airworthiness status of the training aircraft and inform fleet maintenance personnel and/or supervisor of any discrepancies.
    • File safety reports as necessary to report any observed safety concerns or situations that may adversely affect aviation safety.
    • Attend administrative, standardization, currency training, and instructor meetings as assigned.
    • Complete all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
***Must have minimum of 150 hours dual given (single or multi-engine)***
Level II: MEI requires Flight Instructor Airplane Single-Engine/Instrument-Airplane/Multi-Engine Airplane certification - $35 per hour
Level III: Flight Standards requires Flight Instructor Airplane Single-Engine/Instrument-Airplane certification - $36-$38 per hour
All Levels require a current Third Class FAA Medical Certification
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must demonstrate piloting proficiency and instructing ability during initial standardization training. Ability to work well under pressure in a busy environment, congested airspace, and be able to exercise proper aeronautical decision making.
Why Work at Auburn?
  • Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
  • Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
  • We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
  • Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
  • A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
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