Ground School Instructor (ERJ 135/145) - Part 135

Job Description

About the Company Contour is a long-established aviation services company with a diverse range of capabilities. Its core values guide every action and decision, with an unwavering commitment to integrity and safety at the heart of all of its business lines. Team members are expected to show an attitude of excellence, to think like a customer, and to work together as a team to achieve ambitious goals. Rapid growth has created a number of career opportunities across the company. Role Overview The Ground School Instructor supports the ERJ training programme by delivering aircraft and company-specific ground training in accordance with the approved Part 135 Pilot Training Program (PTP), company SOPs and the applicable completion standards. The role supports training quality and standardisation by ensuring flight crew members are prepared to safely and effectively complete simulator training and the associated qualification events. Key Responsibilities Deliver ERJ ground training in accordance with the approved Part 135 PTP, company SOPs and the applicable lesson objectives and completion standards. Facilitate classroom instruction covering aircraft systems, limitations, procedures and company-specific policies. Administer and support written examinations and knowledge assessments and document results accurately. Identify knowledge gaps and coordinate corrective instruction or remediation as required. Maintain working knowledge of the applicable Part 135 requirements and FAA guidance relevant to training subjects. Coordinate with Training, Flight Standards, Safety and Scheduling to support training execution and standardisation. Support continuous improvement of ground training materials, examinations and courseware alignment. Requirements Be at least 23 years of age. High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred. Be authorized to work in the United States and able to travel in and out of the United States. Valid driver's license and good driving record. Must understand, read and write English. Polished and professional interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and a customer-oriented mindset. Strong leadership and organizational skills and the ability to work with a variety of personalities. Able to coordinate multiple priorities, meet deadlines and handle interruptions in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail. Self-motivated and able to motivate others. Excellent written and verbal communication skills delivered with tact and professionalism. Must pass a DOT-required pre-employment drug screen and submit to and pass FAA and company-mandated random drug and alcohol tests. Able to pass a required 10-year work history review and submit to criminal background and fingerprint checks. Able to work nights, weekends, holidays and varying schedules. Highly proficient in Microsoft Office 365, Excel, Word, Outlook and related software; familiarity with Rockwell Collins FOS or similar crew scheduling software preferred. Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information. Able to work in a safe, professional manner adhering to OSHA, EPA, state and federal regulations. Licences & Qualifications Commercial Pilot certificate with an instrument rating acceptable to the company/FAA as applicable to the role. FAA Instructor Certificate or equivalent preferred. Experience Demonstrated ability to teach, coach and evaluate pilot knowledge to a consistent standard. Experience or knowledge of turbine aircraft systems preferred. ERJ operational experience and/or prior ground instructor experience (Part 121/135) preferred. Experience developing or maintaining courseware - presentations, lesson plans, examinations and study guides - preferred. Leadership, mentorship and/or training programme development experience preferred. What We Offer Insurance: health, vision and dental insurance, plus short/long-term disability and voluntary life insurance, effective the first day of the month following the hire date. 401(k) savings plan: eligibility begins the first day of the month following the hire date; the company matches contributions up to 6% of eligible compensation. Enrollment guidelines and a 401(k) Enrollment Guide are provided during onboarding. Paid sick leave: accrual of up to 56 hours per year; unused sick leave rolls over annually until the sick bank reaches 480 hours. Vested vacation hours: granted on 1 January following the hire date and available for use in line with company policy. Travel privileges: non-revenue/space available (NRSA) travel on Contour from hire, plus access to MyID Travel after 6 months of active service. Leaves of absence: medical leave, non-medical family care leave, maternity and paternity leave and personal leave, as set out in the Employee Handbook. Competitive salary based on prior work experience. Additional Information Employment type: full-time, part-time or contract options may be considered based on programme needs. Location: Houston, Texas. Shift: Any Position type: Full Time Education level: High School Travel: Negligible

Requirements

• Deliver ERJ ground training in accordance with the approved Part 135 PTP, company SOPs and the applicable lesson objectives and completion standards.
• Facilitate classroom instruction covering aircraft systems, limitations, procedures and company-specific policies.
• Administer and support written examinations and knowledge assessments and document results accurately.
• Identify knowledge gaps and coordinate corrective instruction or remediation as required.
• Maintain working knowledge of the applicable Part 135 requirements and FAA guidance relevant to training subjects.
• Coordinate with Training, Flight Standards, Safety and Scheduling to support training execution and standardisation.
• Support continuous improvement of ground training materials, examinations and courseware alignment.
• Be at least 23 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Be authorized to work in the United States and able to travel in and out of the United States.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Must understand, read and write English.
• Polished and professional interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and a customer-oriented mindset.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills and the ability to work with a variety of personalities.
• Able to coordinate multiple priorities, meet deadlines and handle interruptions in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills delivered with tact and professionalism.
• Must pass a DOT-required pre-employment drug screen and submit to and pass FAA and company-mandated random drug and alcohol tests.
• Able to pass a required 10-year work history review and submit to criminal background and fingerprint checks.
• Able to work nights, weekends, holidays and varying schedules.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office 365, Excel, Word, Outlook and related software; familiarity with Rockwell Collins FOS or similar crew scheduling software preferred.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Able to work in a safe, professional manner adhering to OSHA, EPA, state and federal regulations.
• Commercial Pilot certificate with an instrument rating acceptable to the company/FAA as applicable to the role.
• FAA Instructor Certificate or equivalent preferred.

Benefits

• Insurance: health, vision and dental insurance, plus short/long-term disability and voluntary life insurance, effective the first day of the month following the hire date.
• Competitive salary based on prior work experience.