Pilot Fixed Wing Instructor Pilot- Command Pilot Worldwide

About Us:

AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society.

The Worldwide Aviation Support Services (WASS) program, an AAR business, headquartered in Rockledge, FL, provides global, world-class expeditionary and conventional aviation solutions to the US Department of State Air Wing.

Role Description:

This is a full-time Home of Record HOR based worldwide deployable Fixed Wing FW Instructor Pilot IP position. Serves as DHC-8 Instructor Pilot, Pilot in Command and, when required, as Second in Command. Responsible for conducting crew member training and evaluations, standardization administration, flight records, AWIS, publications and references. Monitors flight instruction to include aircraft transition training, annual proficiency reviews, and flight evaluations. 

Key Responsibility:

• Maintain aircraft currency and proficiency in accordance with government and DoS INLA guidance. 
• Deploy routinely OCONUS and occasionally CONUS to support worldwide operations anticipate 180 days or more TDY annually, to potentially remote and or austere environments. 
• Serve as Pilot, Pilot-in-Command, and Instructor Pilot, conducting academic and hands-on training, evaluations, and maintaining crewmember records IATFs, AWIS entries, flight records, weight and balance, risk assessments. 
• Ensure compliance with Standardization Directives, Aircrew Training Manuals, SOPs, and Aircrew Training Program ATP requirements develop tailored training to support organizational missions. 
• Monitor and evaluate crewmember performance in mission planning and flight operations to ensure standardization and adherence to policies.
• Stay current on additions and changes to applicable procedures and documentation. 
• Delegate functions as appropriate while retaining overall responsibility. 
• Maintain professional standards, including adequate rest and proper appearance.
• Perform other aviation-related duties as assigned. 

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• 1,500 total fixed wing flight hours including 500 hours of turbine engine time. 
• FAA Commercial and Instrument Airman's Certificate Airplane, MEL. 
• FAA CFI-CFII-MEI or military equivalent. 
• FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit. 
• Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate. 
• DHC-8 type rating 
• Within 90 days of integration, complete DHC-8 Readiness Level RL training. 
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally for 180 days or more annually, schedule may vary monthly. 
• Minimum 300 hours instructor pilot or check pilot time. 
• Obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance 
• Spanish Level L-2, R-2 required in LATAM Programs. 

Preferred

• Documented Functional Check Pilot FCP Maintenance Test Pilot MTP training. 
• FAA Airline Transport Pilot ATP Certificate 
• Prior military standardization pilot and or pilot support on the DoS INLA program. 
• Prior experience as a military standardization pilot or civilian equivalent.
• Bachelors degree or higher. 
• Have an active U.S. DoD Security Clearance.

• Compensation And Benefits:

• Salaried Position.
• Rotation schedule.
• Competitive salary and bonus package.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.