Pilot Instructor

At Sun Country Airlines, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Pilot Instructor to join our team as a NSLI (National Safety Leadership Initiative) Pilot Instructor. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the safety and professionalism of our pilots.

• Provide instruction and certification of modules within the flight training segment of the Sun Country Qualification and Continuing Qualification curricula.
• Develop and prepare module outlines, study materials, and instructional techniques as dictated by curriculum and pilot needs.
• Understand the role and responsibilities of being an airline pilot, including Pilot in Command and Second in Command duties, roles & responsibilities, expectations for professionalism, leadership, decision making, Crew Resource and Threat and Error Management, and Sun Country company policies and available resources.
• Regularly solicit attendees for honest feedback on course critiques.
• Present an organized briefing and lead substantive, interactive discussions.
• Closely adhere to approved curricula and allotted time slots for each instructional module.
• Manage classroom and training resources; set-up and breakdown of presentation materials (power point, manuals, white-boards, handouts, etc.).
• Continually demonstrate ability to train and evaluate pilot performance in all phases of flight, including during normal and non-normal situations.
• Embrace diverse people, thinking and styles.
• Make safety and security, of self and others, the priority.
• Observe pilots' actions and reactions during the training events to ensure integration of classroom and pre-briefing instruction.
• Provide a thorough de-brief to the students on their development at the completion of each of the modules.

• Familiarity with technology required for the job, including Apple iPad tablet, internet or cell data connections, Power Point, email, and email folders.
• FAA Airline Transport Pilot certificate, with airplane multi-engine rating.
• At least two thousand (2,000) hours of experience as an airman in 14 CFR Part 121 operations or equivalent commercial air carrier experience.
• Candidate must have served at least one (1) year as an Instructor/Evaluator in a 14 CFR Part 121 program; or served at least one (1) year as PIC or SIC in the same airplane group as the B-737.

• Previous experience as a qualified pilot flight instructor / evaluator in a 14 CFR Part 121 program, in FTDs, flight simulators, and/or aircraft.
• B737 Type Rating is preferred, not required.

Sun Country Airlines is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all employees.