NVG Flight Instructor

Aviation Specialties Unlimited is seeking an experienced NVG Instructor Pilot to join our team. As a key member of our flight operations team, you will be responsible for providing ground and flight instruction in accordance with our Flight Operations/Company Training Manuals.

• Comply with all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and departmental policies and procedures in the accomplishment of safe and efficient operations.
• Ensure pre-flight preparation of the flight plan taking into consideration maintenance performed serviceability, weather, aircraft limitations, fuel requirements, destination and alternate airport requirements.
• Conduct thorough pre-flights and post flights.
• Conduct safe, quality training flights.
• Prepare, conduct, develop, and revise training curriculum.
• Use company training material when available, and when not, develop, write, review, and revise pilot training programs to meet customer needs.
• Organize time table and student enrollment for individual courses as needed.
• Teach assigned program/curriculum, ensuring all course objectives are met.
• Develop appropriate course outlines, lesson plans, exams, and curriculum in the absence of current company material if necessary.
• Collect, organize, grade, and file training records in archives for safe recordkeeping.
• Conduct examination review and failure analysis.
• Ensure students meet all course prerequisites.
• Ensure graduation certificates are properly prepared and issued in a timely fashion.
• Ensure all manuals and documents involved with the training are up to date and complete.
• Debriefs students to enhance strengths and improve any areas of weakness in their performance.
• Obtains feedback in the performance of their own duties from students and superiors alike.
• Maintains current FAA Medical and all associated pilot certificates.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional aviation experience.
• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate Rotorcraft and/or Airplane Single Engine Land.
• FAA Certified NVG Flight Instructor Rotorcraft and/or Airplane Single Engine Land.
• NVG Flight Instruction experience, 2000 Flight Hours (1,500 in helicopters, at least 500 hours as Pilot in Command and minimum 200 hours NVG).
• Ground School Instructor Experience.
• Management and leadership capabilities.
• Must be able sit in various helicopter cockpits for long periods of time.
• Be able to lift or carry up to 50 pounds of flight gear as needed.
• Able to climb helicopters in the performance of preflight/post flight duties.
• Be able to perform administrative duties for long periods in support of flight operations.

• Extensive/advanced Flight Instruction experience (mountain, NVG, overwater, etc.).
• 2500 Flight Hours Combined (1,000 hours as an instructor in helicopters and/or airplanes).

• The Instructor Pilot should possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be effective in establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with subordinates and various officials of public or private entities.
• Must be able to work under broad supervision, disciplined and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Skilled in developing techniques and methodologies to resolve unprecedented problems or situations.
• Able to work well under pressure in fast-paced and noisy environment while exercising sound judgment at all times.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of instruction, human behavior, defense mechanisms and the various levels of learning.
• Able to work early, late, or on the weekend as needed.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral).
• Positive attitude.
• Integrity.
• Adaptability.
• Resilient mentality.
• Attention to detail.
• Knowledge of FARs, ACs, & FSIMS.
• Experience with SOPs & Part 135 manuals.
• Understanding of industry trends & best practices.
• Superior knowledge of multiple operational functions & principles (including finance, customer service, production, and employee management).
• Analytical ability to evaluate data & info to make operational decisions.
• Effective interpersonal aptitude.
• Computer proficiency.
• People management, conflict resolution, negotiation, & resource allocation.
• Organization skills.