Instructor, Ground Course

Leonardo Helicopters

paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

3050 Red Lion Road (Show on map)

Jan 28, 2025

Let You Career Take Flight, with Leonardo Helicopters!

At Leonardo, what we do has a purpose. Located right in Northeast Philadelphia, a close commute from Center City & PA/NJ/DE suburbs! Who are we? We build, service, and maintain the world's finest helicopters, held to the strictest quality standards, for clients all across the globe. Headquartered in Italy, we offer a unique multicultural work environment with unique clientele. We value and retain our employees by offering generous benefits and a state of the art work facility. Made with pride, in Philadelphia.

Why Leonardo? Simple.

* A free healthcare option

* Tuition reimbursement

* Paid holidays & generous PTO with a carryover and payout option

* A referral program with no limits

* Up to 6% match on our 401k plan

* Bonus opportunity for all permanent employees

Summary of Position

Teach and provide flight ground instructions to pilots on the AW series of aircraft. Course instructions may include, but is not limited to: Airframe, all aspects of Drive train System, Avionics, Hydraulic Systems, and Electrical Systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

	Duties and Responsibilities:	% of Time
1.	Conduct Flight courses *on site*	45
2.	Conduct Flight courses *off site*	15
3.	Provide recommendations and when requested, make changes to courseware d publications / syllabi. Development of new courseware also required when requested	5
4.	Attend courses for continued education (both on-site and off)	5
5.	Keep and maintain all the training files / materials / publication	5
6.	Support quality and authority audits	5
7.	Consult with other AW departments to keep updated for continuous improvement	5
8.	Organize and prepare training outlines	5
9.	Up Keep of classrooms, training aids and work shop	5
10.	Perform other duties and fulfill other responsibilities as assigned	5
	TOTAL:	100%

Qualifications for Position:

Education

HS diploma or equivalent BA/BS degree in Business, Engineering or related is highly desirable.

Experience

Pilot instructor formal training setting (classroom). Prior experience with A119, A109 E/S and A139 or any other AW aircraft highly desirable.

Competencies & Attributes

Previous Maintenance and/or Pilot instructional background. Must possess a solid

understanding of the commercial rotorcraft maintenance and/or pilot operational environment.

Proficient in the use of electronic and non-electronic presentation methods (PowerPoint, etc.)

Strong troubleshooting skills as they relate to the comprehensive understanding of

Rotorcraft/helicopter systems.

Excellent interpersonal communications skills and the ability to work in a fast paced,

professional learning environment.

General aviation pilots license and strong troubleshooting skills with a

comprehensive understanding of electro/avionics system.

Willing to teach and share knowledge.

Ability to speak Spanish (technical) also a plus.

Licensure/Certification

Current FAA Pilot license desirable. Preference given to candidates that also possess an FAA

Advanced Ground Instructor Certificate (AGI).

Method of instructions, Aviation Legislation, Human Factors are highly desirable

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability