What are the responsibilities and job description for the Simulator Instructor position at Ravn Alaska?
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Ravn Alaska Simulator Instructor is a person who is qualified to instruct, but only in an FFS, in a flight training device, or both, for a Dash-8. The Simulator Instructor must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and be confident in their ability to deliver effective employee training to crew members, while maintaining high quality standards. This will require strong communication skills, being a team player, and a safety-oriented mindset. Other responsibilities aligned with Ravn Alaska Core Values include but are not limited to:
- Upholding safety by making decisions that ensure policy and procedural compliance and accountability for the safety and/or security of ground handling operations.
- Demonstrating commitment through the implementation, coordination and monitoring of designated training programs within the organization.
- Acting with integrity when keeping required records to reflect the qualification for each employee as required. This requires the maintenance of training records for a large employee group with various regulatory requirements.
- Embodying the spirit of connectedness by implementing and delivering employee training that effectively ensures the success, growth, and safety of Ravn Alaska employees.
- Showing reliability through conducting on-the-job training for Ravn Alaska ground employees in accordance with all company and Regulatory policies and procedures, while ensuring sufficient training is done to meet expected demands as indicated by needs of the business.
- Promoting commitment by engaging in courteous and respectful interactions with customers, supervisors, co-workers, and business associates.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The company may not assign, nor may any person serve as a check airman or Flight Instructor or Simulator Instructor unless they meet the following requirements:
- Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
- Must hold the airman certificate and ratings, except medical certificate, required to serve as a pilot in command in 14 CFR Part 121 operations.
- Must have served at least 1 year as a pilot in command or 2nd in command of a turbo prop aircraft.
- Flight instructors who have reached their 65th birthday or who do not hold an appropriate medical certificate may function as flight instructors but may not serve as flight crew members in operations under this part.
- Must have a strong safety awareness and the ability to adhere to Safety Management Systems (SMS).
- Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check and drug test.
- Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English fluently.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
- Must be comfortable working in an airport environment around odors and sounds typically associated with operating aircraft.