Berry Aviation, Inc.

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Instructor/Check Pilot - EMB-120

Location
Corporate Headquarters - San Marcos, TX 78666
Employment type
Full-time
Last seen
Aug 7, 2026

About the role

Purpose The Instructor Pilot/Check Pilot (IP/CP) is responsible for conducting ground, simulator, and aircraft-based training and evaluations in accordance with 14 CFR Part 135 regulations, Operations Specifications, and company-approved training programs. The position provides qualification, recurrent, and proficiency training for EMB-120 pilots, instructor pilots, and check pilots while ensuring compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Provides ground and flight training, mentoring, and evaluation of IP/CP candidates during initial qualification, recurrent, and requalification training programs in accordance with the company Pilot Training Program for the EMB-120. Provides classroom, virtual classroom, simulator, and aircraft instruction, including training related to special capabilities such as Over-Water and International Operations. Provides instruction on aircraft-specific and general aviation subjects for pilots assigned to the EMB-120 and other aircraft platforms as required. Provides pilot flight instruction in flight training devices, simulators, and aircraft as assigned. Administers oral, written, and practical testing of pilots in accordance with applicable CFRs, OpSpecs, the company training program, and appropriate testing standards. Completes, with timeliness and accuracy, all required documentation following training and testing activities. Assists the Director of Training (DOT) in researching, evaluating, and implementing new or revised training systems, policies, procedures, and techniques. Identifies and documents standardization opportunities and serves as a liaison between the Chief Pilot and Director of Training to improve training consistency and operational effectiveness. Provides subject matter expertise and serves as a liaison between operational teams, field units, and the Director of Training to support validation, implementation, and continuous improvement of training programs. Assists in screening pilot candidates for line-of-business employment. Augments revenue flight crews periodically. Ability to travel for execution of training duties, including training at international training facilities. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Training.