Delta Professional Services Non-Seniority List Instructor

How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)

Delta Professional Services (DPS) is a premier instruction services company serving as a strategic partner for Delta Air Lines and other clients providing supplemental instructors for flight simulators and training device instruction.

Non-Seniority List Instructor (NSLI):

• Part time position committed to providing a premier training experience to 14 CFR Part 121 Certified Air Carrier pilots in both Flight Training Devices and Flight Simulators for Delta Air Lines or external DPS clients.
• Benefits to include the following:
  • Flexible schedules.
  • Competitive event pay.
  • Industry-leading incentive program.
  • 401(k) match (following one year of service).
  • Profit Sharing (for years 2023 forward).
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Plans available.
  • Space Positive Business Travel (residence to/from training center).
  • Space Available Personal Travel to include eligible dependents.
  • Hotel Accommodations provided when needed for scheduled events.

Schedules:

• Instructors are offered flexible schedules.
• Instructors must be available nights, weekends and holidays, when required.
• Instructors must be willing to work at non-Atlanta “off-site” training locations when required.
• Operationally, Instructors can expect to be scheduled for 10-12 training events per month.

Duties and Skills:

• Must understand the role and responsibilities of an airline pilot including, but not limited to, the following:
  • Pilot in Command and Second in Command Duties, roles and responsibilities.
  • Expectations for professionalism, leadership, decision making, Crew Resource and Threat and Error Management.
  • Client company policies, procedures and available resources.
  • Be an excellent communicator and listener.
• Must be able to present an organized briefing and lead substantive, interactive discussions; including but not limited to:
  • Closely adheres to approved curricula in the allotted time for each instructional module.
  • Logistical management of briefing room and training resources (MS PowerPoint, digital documents/manuals, whiteboards, handouts, etc.).
  • Operation of flight training devices and flight simulators.
• Must be willing to assess and evaluate pilot performance and the student’s ability to safely and efficiently operate the aircraft in all phases of flight, including during normal and non-normal operations.
• Must be a good listener and willing to solicit feedback from attendees and others for on course critiques.
• Must be customer service-driven.
• The starting pay will be $62.11 per hour with pay increase to $74.54 per hour after 4-months of employment. Additionally, there is incentive pay for working late nights, weekends, holidays, special events and exceeding 17 events in a calendar month.
  

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

• Applicant should be familiar with technology required for the position including, but not limited to:
  • Use of Apple iPad tablet.
  • Conversant in the technology required to access company information, email, schedules and meetings.
  • Conversant in the use of MS PowerPoint.
• Applicants must apply no later than 24 months after retiring from a 14 CFR Part 121 Certified Air Carrier (Exceptions will be considered).
• Must have accrued a minimum of 2,000 hours as Pilot in Command at a 14 CFR Part 121 Certified Air Carrier.
• Must have served as a pilot at a 14 CFR Part 121 Certified Air Carrier.
• Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with Aircraft Multiengine Land Class.
• Must have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Consistently makes safety and security, of self and others, the priority.
• Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
  

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

• Previous experience as a flight simulator check airman at a 14 CFR Part 121 Certified Air Carrier.
• Previous experience as a line check airman at a 14 CFR Part 121 Certified Air Carrier.
• Current and qualified as a pilot for Delta Air Lines or other DPS clients.
• Aircraft Type Rating in aircraft operated by Delta Air Lines or other DPS clients.