Ground Instructor

Overview

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About PSA

PSA Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and professional development. We value teamwork and inclusivity and strive to create a safe, respectful, and happy work environment for our more than 5,500 team members.

At PSA we are defining the standard in regional aviation by focusing on The PSA Standard - our foundation for operation. Through our six Winning Behaviors - safe and caring, customer-centric and quality-focused, dependable and ethical, fact-based, focused and flexible, on-time, and cost-conscious – our team members are showing up every day for our customers and each other. Join our team to enjoy comprehensive benefits, including travel privileges on the American Airlines global network, so you can explore new destinations and create unforgettable memories with family and friends.

Responsibilities

Position Summary

The Ground Training Instructor is responsible for ground school modules, recurrent ground school and basic indoctrination.

Job Responsibilities

• Planning and efficient scheduling of all Ground Instruction activities. 
• Developing printed and/or electronic course ware and revising training documents as needed. 
• Responsible for course-ware development and course content. 
• Teaching any new curriculum as required to meet the changing training needs of PSA. 
• Ensures all ground training meets regulatory compliance standards and is properly documented in accordance with the PSA Training Manual. 
• Provides a point of communication for students before and during Ground Training. 
• Effectively and positively resolves issues related to hotel, travel, dress code, behavior, etc. 
• Develop and publish all online tests and distance learning modules, ensure compliance with completion standards, and coordinate with payroll to ensure proper pay. 
• Monitor student progress and intervene with additional training or counseling when needed. 
• Responsible for making final determination regarding student performance and recommendation for simulator training. 
• Responsible for maintaining operational effectiveness of IPTs, FTDs, iPads, and VSIM. 
• Ensures new hire pilots have completed required time verifications, meet company minimums, and properly prepare paperwork necessary for check-rides. 
• Responsible for the Company's Security and Safety Management System (SMS) and associated Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Position Specifics

Qualifications

Required

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• 1-2 years’ experience as a flight instructor-simulator and/or airplane.

• Ability to speak/read/write in English.

• If hired, must be able to demonstrate that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• PSA pilot experience.

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree.

• PSA dispatcher experience.

• Adult learning classroom instructor experience.

Additional Information

Delegation: In absence, responsibilities delegated to Assistant Director of Pilot Training.

Authorities: None 

Supervisory Responsibility: This is not a supervisory position. 

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, facsimile machines and filing cabinets.Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is largely a sedentary role; however, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb up and down stairs; lift weight up to 25 lbs; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.Security Clearance: All employees are required to pass the fingerprint-based criminal history records check (CHRC) per 49CFR1542.209 as well as a pre-employment drug screen. AAP/EEO Statement: PSA Airlines is an equal opportunity employer; qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.