The overall role of the Keystone Aviation Training Department is to develop, revise and teach curriculums, assist in managing with all record keeping as required by the FARs and to schedule/teach monthly pilot recurrent training. In addition, it is expected that the Director of Training will schedule and conduct Basic Indoctrination courses for new-hire pilots and flight attendants. 

This full-time, exempt role is located in Salt Lake City, UT and will report to the Chief Pilot.

***Remote-based candidates will be considered based on relevant Aviation experience***

Essential Functions:

• Instruct Pilots and Flight Attendants in the subject areas required by FAA 135/91 regulations
• Develop Powerpoint training slides for all modules as outlined in the 135 Training Program
• Oversee Flight Ops curriculum development and delivery, to include updating and revising course material
• Assist with training documentation and compliance
• Track and oversee scheduling of all required training
• Provide a monthly audit of upcoming training events to Program Managers and Chief pilot
• Ensure Training Manual Compliance
• Ensure Compliance with FAR 135 requirements
• Instruct pilots and other company employees in the subject areas assigned by the Chief Pilot
• Assist with preparing for FAA, Argus, Wyvern, EJM and A031 Training Center audits.
• Advise and assist in writing/updating company manuals to include the GOM, Training Manual, SOP’s, etc.
• Review Instructor and Check Airman Qualifications for training vendors
• Serves as an ASAP board member representative
• Research projects when assigned
• Any other assignment or projects as requested by supervising manager

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of Keystone Aviation’s GOM, Ops Specs, and Standard Operating Procedures, and FARs 135, 91 and 61.
• Extensive understanding of the Training Manual.
• Extensive understanding of FAR 135 requirements.
• Strong technical abilities including competence with Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Word and Excel).
• Strong understanding of aviation and the training environment.
• Strong understanding of staffing and training requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must successfully complete required Instructor Training in Company Training manual.
• Experience working in the aviation industry.
• Prior experience as a Flight or Ground Instructor.
• Current and qualified in aircraft if teaching aircraft systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Operational experience in a 14CFR Part 121 or 135 air carrier, or Military Aviation experience
• Two years of experience in a management role as a Director of Training, Director of Operations, or other 14CFR Part 119 position or military equivalent
• Experience working with training programs such as eLearning and Scott IPT
• Bachelors degree in aviation or a related field of study or 4 years of equivalent aviation experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENETS:

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

About Elevate Holdings

Elevate Holdings, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Private Jet Services, Elevate Jet, Keystone Aviation and Keystone MRO and share a common mission to provide aircraft owners and flyers unsurpassed service, safety, and consultancy. Whether clients require one-off charter flights, large group travel, a flexible membership program, aircraft management services, charter revenue from owned aircraft, or aircraft acquisition and consultancy services, Elevate Holdings delivers highly-personalized solutions to meet the unique needs of each client.

Elevate Holdings operations are based in Seabrook, NH, Salt Lake City, UT and Scottsdale, AZ.