Maintenance Training Instructor

Pilatus is hiring a Maintenance Training Instructor to join our team in Broomfield, CO. In this role, you will provide Pilatus Maintenance and Familiarization instruction to operators and Service Center technicians in accordance with the Aircraft Maintenance Manual, other OEM documentation, and FAA standards. Take your career to the next level with Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Conducts Pilatus Maintenance, Familiarization, and Troubleshooting Courses on site and at customer locations, domestically, and internationally
• Prepares and maintains up-to-date teaching materials, training aids, exam papers, technical regulations, and documents
• Actively updates and improves course material to reflect aircraft configuration changes pertaining to operation and maintenance
• Prepares theoretical and practical training materials for Pilatus maintenance courses and intra-company training courses
• Develops new course material and keeps up to date in area of expertise
• Works closely with Pilatus/Stans training department to contribute to quality improvement processes and ensure training courses meet Pilatus standards for all courses conducted worldwide

Other Duties/Responsibilities

• Conducts intra-company training as required
• Assists Technical Service Engineering (TSE) group during time between courses
• Assists Marketing department with trade show participation as requested
• Carries out additional duties and projects as assigned by Director
• Cleans and maintains training facilities and equipment

Skills/Qualifications

• A&P license required, IA preferred
• 5 years aviation experience with at least 2 in aircraft construction/maintenance/development
• Thorough PC-12 and PC-24 knowledge and previous instruction/training experience preferred
• Knowledge of other corporate turboprop and jet aircraft, engines, and systems a plus
• Flight Safety International (FSI) instructor qualification (to be provided by FSI)
• Excellent oral presentation and written communication skills required
• Ability to work effectively within a team as well as independently
• Strong sense of initiative, attention to detail, an ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Good computer skills including MS Windows and MS Office
• Valid passport and approximately 25% travel required, up to 2 weeks at a time
• This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.  

What We Offer

• 11 paid holidays a year, plus 15 days of paid vacation time, and 6 days of paid sick/personal time to start with an increase to 20 days of paid vacation time after 5 years with Pilatus
• 90% of medical, dental, and vision premiums paid for single coverage and 80% for family coverage, averaging $9,600 annually
• Monthly health savings account (HSA) contributions totaling $2,250 for single coverage and $3,000 for family coverage annually
• 401(k) retirement plan matching up to 6%
• Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid in full
• Tuition assistance available annually after the first year

The hiring range is $86,000 - $107,000 per year. This range represents Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd.’s estimate of the compensation reasonably expected for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including relevant skills and experience, education, job location, internal equity, market data, and business considerations. The hiring range may be modified in the future based on business or market conditions. Any bonus, incentive compensation, benefits, or other forms of compensation are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans, programs, and policies and may be modified in accordance with applicable law. 

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application as soon as possible. Please note that this announcement may close at any time; early applications are encouraged.

With over 3,000 employees and about 200 apprentices at its headquarters in Stans, Switzerland, completion center in Broomfield, Colorado, and multiple service centers across Westminster, MD, Rock Hill, SC, Chamblee, GA and Sarasota, FL, the Pilatus family unites people from over 40 countries. We offer a secure, innovative, international, and sustainable work environment. Courage, vision, and outstanding performance have made us a strong company. Our culture is shaped by a high level of quality awareness, close customer relationships, and a high degree of employee commitment.

Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.