Job Description
Simulator Check Airman / Instructor (ERJ 135/145) - Part 135 Contour IAH - Houston, TX 77032 Overview Position Type Full Time Job Shift Any Education Level High School Travel Percentage Negligible Category Training Description Contour is a long-established aviation services company with a diverse range of capabilities. At Contour, our core values guide every action and decision. We are unwavering in our commitment to integrity and safety, which remains at the heart of all our business lines. Our team members exemplify an attitude of excellence, consistently striving to think like a customer. We believe there is strength in unity, and we work together as a team to achieve ambitious goals. Full-Time Employee Benefits & Compensation Overview As a full-time employee of Contour, you are eligible for the following benefits and programs: Insurance Health, vision, and dental insurance, plus short/long-term disability and voluntary life insurance (effective the first day of the month following your hire date) 401(k) Savings Plan Eligibility begins the first day of the month following your hire date. The Company offers a matching contribution up to 6% of your eligible compensation. Enrollment guidelines and a 401(k) Enrollment Guide will be provided during onboarding. Paid Sick Leave Accrual of up to 56 hours of paid sick leave per year. Unused sick leave rolls over annually until your sick bank reaches 480 hours. Vested Vacation Hours Eligible to receive vacation hours on January 1st following your hire date. These hours will be vested and available for use in accordance with Company policies. Non-Revenue/Space Available (NRSA) Travel Privileges NRSA (non-revenue/space available) travel privileges on Contour upon hire and access to MyID Travel after 6 months of service. Leaves of Absence Eligible for various types of leave, including: Medical Leave Non-Medical Family Care Leave Maternity and Paternity Leave Personal Leave Detailed leave policies are outlined in the Contour Employee Handbook, which will be provided during onboarding. Compensation Details Competitive salary based on prior work experience. Equal Employment Opportunity Contour is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, creed, sex, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, pregnancy, pre-disposing genetic characteristics, veteran status, military status, disability, gender identity or expression, familial status, criminal history, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other protected status. Accommodations Contour is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees. If you require accommodations during the application or onboarding process, please contact Human Resources at hr@flycontour.com. Join Our Growing Team Our rapid growth has created exciting career opportunities. We invite you to become part of our family and contribute to our ongoing success. Summary of Essential Duties The Simulator Check Airman / Instructor supports the ERJ training program by conducting simulator-based training and evaluations to ensure flightcrew members meet and maintain required competency standards before returning to line service. This role is a key driver of standardization and professional development within the pilot group, ensuring training and checking are conducted consistently and professionally in accordance with Part 135 requirements and Company policies and procedures. Key Responsibilities Conduct simulator-based training and checking events in accordance with the approved Part 135 Pilot Training Program (PTP), Company SOPs, and completion standards Ensure crewmembers meet competency standards prior to being released from training and maintain standards while in line service Evaluate performance objectively, document results accurately, and ensure corrective action and retraining are accomplished when required Drive standardization through consistent procedures, techniques, and completion standards Maintain working knowledge of applicable Part 135 requirements and FAA guidance relevant to training, testing, and checking Model professionalism, SOP discipline, CRM, and safety culture in all training and checking events Coordinate with Training, Flight Standards, Safety, and Scheduling to support program execution and standardization initiatives Support continuous improvement of lesson objectives, grading sheets, scenario design (including LOFT validation as assigned), and cou