We are seeking a full-time Aviation Pilot Instructor 2 in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for teaching the pilots of today and tomorrow about Garmin Avionics and will provide customer service, technical support and training to internal and external customers including Garmin dealers, OEMs, fleets, and pilots.
Essential Functions
Assist in developing content for classroom instruction, seminars, and electronic content
Lead the development, prioritization, coordination, and implementation of pilot training programs and department initiatives
Conduct instructor-led training classes and seminars to Garmin dealers, OEMs, Aviation Product Support associates, and other customers
Provide avionics operations support to Garmin customers via phone, fax and email
Organize and develop training syllabus, testing and evaluation procedures, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials
Confer with Directors, Managers, Supervisors and System Engineers to determine internal and external training needs
Develop new pilot and flight instructor training programs associated with the introduction of new products / services for external & internal customers
Train and mentor Aviation Pilot Instructors
Able to travel, coordinate, and represent Garmin at industry and professional meetings, trade shows and conferences
Work with OEM avionics partners in support of OEM training programs involving Garmin avionics
Serve as contact with FAA, EASA, and other regulatory and governmental organizations on pilot training initiatives involving avionics
Flexibility to travel domestically or internationally (up to 25% of time or greater)
Possess, or readily attain, a valid passport
Maintain operational proficiency with Garmin avionics
Review Garmin manuals and provide input on improvements
Provide customer and operational input to other Garmin Aviation teams to help improve Customer Experience
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a related field OR a minimum of 4 years relevant experience
Internal candidates must have a minimum of 6 months as an Aviation Pilot Instructor 1 or demonstrated performance as evaluated by a management panel
Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument (or military equivalent)
Must possess experience in the aviation industry and working with and/or using avionics
Must demonstrate proficiency using a presentation program (Prezi, Power Point, Keynote etc.)
Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude/work well with others, detail-oriented and work proactively and effectively
Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a flexible, fast paced and challenging environment
Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to develop training products that are clear, engaging, technically accurate, and follow a logical sequence
Ability and product knowledge to tailor system information, based on available time and customer airframe, into a coherent presentation that meets customer needs
Ability to manage/tailor a class with a wide range of Garmin/industry avionics experience
Comfortable conducting training with audiences varying from one-on-one, to standard classes of 10 - 20 students, and to larger audiences with 300 or more attendees
Desired Qualifications
Customer service experience
Experience in developing interactive, multimedia training materials
Knowledge of competitive avionics
Practical experience in post-secondary or adult education
Advanced understanding of Power Point
1000+ flight hours, turbine aircraft experience, Part 61 and/or Part 141 flight instructor experience, Part 91, Part 121, and/or Part 135 operational experience, or type ratings
Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits