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This position is located in Fort Worth, Texas.

The Ground-Simulator Instructor is responsible for the accomplishment of Pilot Ground School and Simulator Training conducted for Customers (students) receiving Initial, Recurrent or generic training courses and for measuring the training progress of Customer(s), objectively and subjectively, within the established curriculum, by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  The following duties are essential to the successful and satisfactory performance of this job.  Other duties may be assigned.

 NOTE:  The term “Program” can refer to the training program in its development, implementation, or evaluation stages.

 Training Standards – Program Activities:  (Includes Compliance with regulations and guidelines, and Quality Management System (QMS) policies and procedures; plus Lesson Planning, Current Material and Set-up)

 ·         Maintain Instructor qualification in accordance with NOTE on the last page of this Job Description.

 ·         Keep current all certificates, ratings and designations required to perform duties as a Ground/Simulator Instructor.

 ·         Maintain FlightSafety International established standards of instructional delivery for the classroom with corresponding levels of subject knowledge.

 ·         Develop, utilize, maintain and revise ground school lesson plans and Pilot Training publications in accordance with FlightSafety International standards.

·         Assist in completing and revising ground school syllabi and expanded Instructor Action Guides (IAGs).

 Training Standards – Instructor Activities:  (Includes Compliance with regulations and guidelines, and QMS policies and procedures)

·         Maintain all training material (ground classroom and Simulator) in a current state at all times; training materials are in various media forms.

 ·         Provide pre-briefings and post-briefings before and after each Simulator lesson.

·         Prepare classroom or Flight Simulator and set up training materials no later than 15 minutes prior to scheduled classroom start time or prior to the scheduled start of the Simulator lesson and/or pre-briefing session.

·         Integrate Crew Resource Management (CRM)/Human Factors training with technical (procedural) training.

 ·         Utilize Customer's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Checklists, and Minimum Equipment List (MEL) during training, when requested or required.

 ·         Attend scheduled Instructor meetings.

 ·         Act as Second-in-Command for clients training in multi-crew aircraft who have come to training without a flying partner.  In that capacity, will serve as a competent Second-in-Command and will not be performing instructional duties.

 Documentation/Reports Activities:

 ·         Interact with Simulator Mx technicians concerning all Simulator functions and malfunctions as well as ensure all malfunctions are documented properly using appropriate f

·         Perform administrative duties relative to training such as preparing for the delivery of training, record keeping, monitoring Customer progress, training development and maintenance of training programs.

·         Report to the Director of Training (DOT) any Customer training problems (poor performance, Customer/Instructor conflicts, excessive tardiness, etc.).

 Daily Responsibilities:

 ·         Maintain FlightSafety International's commitment to Customer satisfaction while performing job duties.

·         Interact within a cooperative environment through beneficial behavior, commitment to common goals, contribution to problem solving, communication of ideas and suggestions, and encouragement to other employees and departments.

 ·         Accountable for the security of FlightSafety International’s materials, projects and business information regarding the methods and techniques used in the production and usage of FlightSafety International’s products.

 ·         Accountable for the accuracy and completeness of assigned tasks.

 ·         Adhere to a required work schedule, including prompt and regular attendance.

 ·         Report, on a timely basis, any safety hazards observed in work area, equipment, and/or building to appropriate person(s) for correction.

 ·         Participate in the Quality Management System (QMS) activities at assigned site and adhere to the processes related to accomplishing the site's QMS goals.

·         Support FlightSafety International's, and its subsidiaries', commitment to ethical behavior by basing our priorities on lawful and ethical conduct as we deal with co-workers, Customers, vendors and others in all of our operations.  (See Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002)

 OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Prioritize workflow on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.

 Attend, facilitate and/or research training to increase skills applicable to job position and workplace issues.

Travel in conjunction with assigned duties, if required.

 Other duties may be assigned by the Center Manager.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Bilingual in Spanish preferred, but not required. Also, this position requires twin engine (Bell) time.

 EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:  (Minimum Requirements)

Associate's degree (A.A.) from a two-year college or technical school preferred, or three (3) years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience; equivalency years experience substitution must be in related field.

Minimum of six (6) months’ experience in a teaching/training environment, especially where the material is designed for adult (over 18 years old) participants, preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES OR REGISTRATIONS:

Valid Driver’s License, where applicable.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

 Fluency in English, through both verbal and written communications; able to speak, understand, read and write

 Excellent verbal, written and communication skills

 Excellent organizational skills

 Ability to interact with various levels of management in a professional manner

 Ability to adapt to changing schedules and high-pressure situations

 Please visit our website at www.flightsafety.com to apply. Req # 10290