Certified Flight Instructor

About Ascendion

Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000 Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.

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• Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
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About the Role:

Job Title: Certified Flight Instructor

Location: SeaTac, WA, 98148 with occasional visit to Portland, OR 97218

Role Summary:

• The ATP/CTP Instructor conducts flight training in the virtual procedures trainer (VPT), full flight simulator and classroom ground training to bridge the gap between the knowledge of a commercial pilot and that expected of an ATP Certificate holder.
• This instructor will conduct ground training and flight training modules covering aircraft systems, including normal, abnormal, and emergency operations.

Key Duties:

• Conduct academic ground training events in the classroom, virtual procedures trainer (VPT), and/or full flight simulator to reinforce the air carrier concepts and principles taught in the academic portion of the course in a hands-on manner.
• Apply knowledge of aviation and effective training methods to train flight crew members in classroom setting.
• Make recommendations to the development and evolution of the ATP CTP training program, visual aids and other training materials for classroom presentation and individual review.
• Ensure training environment is prepared in advance, presentation media is operating correctly and required reference materials and distributed materials are available.
• Help ensure technical accuracy of information used by pilots in training, including computer-based training modules, aircraft manuals and other distributed materials.

Job-Specific Skills, Experience & Education Required

• 5 years of working experience in the aviation industry.
• 2 years of experience as a pilot for a Part 121 air carrier.
• Possess an ATP certificate with an ERJ170/190 Type Rating.
• Bachelor’s degree with a focus on aviation or an additional two years of training/experience in lieu of this degree.
• Knowledge of Crew Resource Management (CRM) concepts.
• Ability to facilitate a cooperative relationship within the department.
• Able to lead discussions and present both technical and non-technical information with high energy, enthusiasm, and a commitment to excellence.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with fixed-wing and multi-engine aircraft.

Salary Range: The salary for this position is between $90,000-$100,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [5 personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State] [10-15 days of paid vacation time] [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year] [Ascendion Learning Management System]

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