Training Instructor – Southwest Airlines Careers


Website Southwest Airlines

Position Summary:

Provide Flight Operations training in accordance with FARs, Advanced Qualification Program Manual (AQPM), Flight Operations Training Manual (FOTM), and Company requirements/agreements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and create instructional and evaluation media/materials for support of training programs
  • Prepare and conduct classroom and simulator training in accordance with FARs, Training Policies / Manuals, and Company requirements.
  • May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders
  • Maintain course material and procedural integrity through self-study, skills practice, critique review, and instructor meetings
  • Facilitate pilot learning

Required Education & Experience:

  • Must be able to sit in the simulator uninterrupted for up to 4 hours
  • Ability to work at elevated heights and operate a Flight Simulator
  • Must be able to enter and exit the flight simulator, cabin simulator or mock-up, briefing rooms under normal and emergency conditions
  • Knowledge of flight training instructional duties along with a good working knowledge of FAR training requirements
  • Must possess excellent English verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Must have vision ability to view and read computer/video/flight deck displays on a frequent basis
  • Ability to accomplish accurate work under tight time constraints while maintaining a high degree of flexibility
  • Ability to read technical aircraft documents, follow technical instructions, learn and understand new technical concepts and prepare written technical documents that will convey information or guidance to others in an understandable manner
  • Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
  • Flying experience in a fixed-wing aircraft above 12,500 pounds
  • Required: High School Diploma or GED
  • Must be able to participate in the FAR directed Line Observation Program and be able to enter and exit the aircraft under normal and emergency conditions
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
  • Knowledge and experience in the operation of training equipment that includes computer based training workstations
  • Ability to perform work duties from limited space work station/desk/office area for extended periods of time
  • Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job
  • Ability to move/transport 25 lbs on an occasional basis (under 50%)