Sun Country Airlines · 3 hours ago
Aircrew Training Instructor
Sun Country Airlines is a unique hybrid low-cost carrier seeking an Aircrew Training Instructor responsible for developing, maintaining, and facilitating various pilot and ground training courses. This role includes training new hires and providing recurrent training, as well as developing training materials and schedules.
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Responsibilities
Instruct, facilitate, and conduct all ground training modules including classroom presentations, systems integration training, and procedures training
Develop FAA approved Training Program Curricula by creating lesson plans and PowerPoint presentations
Develop Training Schedules to integrate with fixed base and full flight simulator training
Develop and coordinate contract simulator training courseware
Audit training performance, internal and external contract training
Identify and recommend Operating Manual changes/improvements
Conduct information systems support of pilot ground training devices including
Computer Network/iPad/Software Administrator for training center computers
Updates/installs all databases, programs, used for pilot training
Initiate operational changes to assure training plan completion prior to operational requirements
Work with senior management team regarding training concerns including areas of improvement for ground training program and student performance
Maintain training library, digital library, training handouts, documentation, source material, etc
Coordinate as needed with Chief Pilot in the pilot hiring process
Develop written tests for baseline qualification analysis
Develop, print, and distribute training material for both students and simulator instructors
Ancillary duties may include ASAP and/or FOQA program management/support
Support other training operations (Flight Attendants, Ground Operations, etc.) on behalf of Flight Operations
Ensure tasks are conducted in a safe and efficient manner complying with all local, state, and federal safety and health regulations, programmatic standards, and with any special safety concerns identified by Sun Country Airlines
Any other duties assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Two-year degree or technical education
Aviation instruction background
Computer literate in Microsoft Office applications and able to use or quickly learn enterprise applications
Must be a motivated self-starter able to perform and communicate effectively within a multitasking environment
Excellent organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal)
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
Previous 121 or military experience
Instrument rating
Commercial Pilot Certificate
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII)
Military Navigator
Benefits
Comprehensive benefit package including dental and vision
PPO and high-deductible health plans
Health savings accounts (HSA and FSA)
Dependent Care
Starting day one free standby and discounted travel privileges for employees, family, & friends
401(k) match
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Life and AD&D Insurance
Employee Assistance Program including counseling for employees and their family
Fitness incentive and Stop Smoking Support
Company
Sun Country Airlines
Sun Country Airlines is an airline company that offers affordable flights and vacation packages.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$75M2025-04-14Post Ipo Debt· $75M
2025-02-10Post Ipo Secondary
2023-12-11Post Ipo Secondary
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