About This Role
Berry Aviation DHC-8 Instructor Pilot/Check Pilot (IP/CP) role at the San Marcos, TX corporate HQ. Conducts ground, flight simulator, and aircraft training and testing under 14 CFR Part 135 for pilot, instructor, and check pilot candidates, maintains DHC-8 PIC/IP/CP qualification, and functions as PIC as needed in domestic and international revenue and non-revenue operations including special missions (Radar Approaches, Night Vision Goggles, Aerial Delivery).
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provides ground and flight training and ongoing mentoring as assigned for IP/CP candidates' initial qualification, recurrency and requalification curriculums and modules in accordance with the company Pilot Training Program for the DHC-8.
- Provides classroom instruction, flight instruction, and pilot testing in special operations/special missions capabilities (e.g., Radar Approaches, Night Vision Goggles, Aerial Delivery, etc.).
- Provides pilot flight instruction in flight training devices, simulators, and aircraft as assigned.
- Administers oral, written, and practical testing of pilots in accordance with applicable CFRs, OpSpecs, the company training program, and appropriate testing standards.
- Assists the Director of Training (DOT) in researching, evaluating, and implementing new or revised training systems, policies, procedures, and techniques.
Requirements
- Must be able to obtain a Class I Medical Certificate. Must possess a thorough knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs). Demonstrated leadership abilities, interpersonal skills and professional demeanor. Must possess valid Passport. Ability to acquire and maintain, or currently hold, an active Secret Clearance or higher
Preferred Qualifications
- Possess Airline Transport Certificate
- Airplane Multi-engine Land (ATP-AMEL). Type rated in the DHC-8. Prior experience as a flight or simulator instructor pilot under 14 CFR 121 or 135 or 142, or equivalent military experience. Prior experience as a flight or simulator check pilot under 14 CFR 121 or 135 or 142, or equivalent military experience. Prior experience in Night Vision Goggle (NVG) operations and aerial delivery.