About This Role
Berry Aviation, Inc. is seeking an Instructor/Check Pilot - EMB-120 to conduct ground, simulator, and aircraft-based training and evaluations under 14 CFR Part 135, company Operations Specifications, and approved training programs. The role delivers qualification, recurrent, proficiency, and requalification training for EMB-120 pilots, instructor pilots, and check pilots, while supporting standardization, testing, documentation, training-system improvement, pilot screening, and periodic revenue-flight augmentation. The position is based at Corporate Headquarters in San Marcos, Texas, with travel including international training assignments.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct ground and flight training, mentoring, and evaluations for instructor/check-pilot candidates during initial qualification, recurrent, and requalification programs under the EMB-120 Pilot Training Program. Deliver classroom, virtual-classroom, simulator, flight-training-device, and aircraft instruction covering aircraft-specific and general aviation subjects, including Over-Water and International Operations. Administer oral, written, and practical pilot tests in accordance with applicable CFRs, Operations Specifications, company training programs, and testing standards, and complete all required training and testing documentation accurately and on time. Assist the Director of Training with researching, evaluating, and implementing revised training systems, policies, procedures, and techniques
- identify standardization opportunities
- and liaise with the Chief Pilot, operational teams, field units, and training leadership to improve consistency and operational effectiveness. Provide subject-matter expertise, support validation and continuous improvement of training programs, assist with screening pilot candidates, periodically augment revenue flight crews, and travel to training facilities, including international locations.
Requirements
- Required qualifications include an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with Airplane Multi-Engine Land (AMEL) rating, a current or obtainable FAA First-Class Medical Certificate, knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations, FAA guidance, and Part 135 operations, demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills, a professional demeanor, and a valid passport. Preferred experience includes prior multi-engine and instrument flight instruction as a CFII/MEI, FAA-certificated air-carrier instructor/check-pilot experience or equivalent military experience, an EMB-120 type rating, familiarity with MS Office or Office 365 and database programs, and prior IP/CP work in FAR 135 or 121 operations, including simulator instruction. Candidates must be able to train, mentor, and evaluate professional pilots
- analyze operational performance
- recommend training improvements
- maintain confidentiality
- exercise sound judgment
- work independently with flight-operations leadership
- perform prolonged seated and aircraft-control duties
- lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
- reside or relocate within reasonable commuting distance of San Marcos Regional Airport
- and travel domestically and internationally as required.