Ground School Instructor - Wheels Up

Who We Are
We make the extraordinary, accessible, every day.

Wheels Up (NYSE: UP), a world leader in private aviation, offers a total private aviation solution that includes world-class safety, service, and flexibility through on-demand flights, membership programs, corporate solutions, aircraft management, whole aircraft sales, and a strategic partnership with Delta Air Lines.  We offer a challenging and rewarding career in an exciting and growing industry. This is a chance to join a team of some of the best aviation professionals in the industry, committed to unparalleled safety and service for our clients, in a range of sectors from military to ultra-high-net-worth individuals.

Role Overview

The Ground School Instructor trains incoming and current Wheels Up pilots on all required materials and course content. Responsible for ground school modules, recurrent ground school and basic indoctrination, this position ensures pilots are properly trained and ready for flight.

The Ground Instructor impacts Wheels Up training of all required materials to incoming and current pilots. Responsible for ground school modules, recurrent ground school and basic indoctrination, this position ensures pilots are properly trained and ready for flight.

• Teach New Hire and Recurrent pilot courseware.
• Ensure all ground training meets regulatory compliance standards and is documented in accordance with the Wheels Up Training Manual.
• Serve as a point of communication for students before and during Ground Training. Assist Training Department in resolving issues with students.
• Administer online tests and distance learning modules, ensuring compliance with completion standards.
• Coordinate with payroll to ensure proper pay for students.
• Monitor student progress and intervenes with additional training or counseling when needed. Responsible for making final determination regarding student performance and recommendation for simulator training.
• Ensure new pilots have completed required time verifications, meet company minimums, and
• Prepare paperwork necessary for check-rides.
• Aid in the development and revision of printed and electronic courseware and training documents. Responsible for maintaining instructional familiarity with all relevant course content, including learning new curriculum to meet the changing training needs of Wheels Up.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department and company.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two years ground instructor experience.
• FAA ATP (Airline Transport Pilot) or Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI) certification required.
• Great interpersonal skills, ability to adapt, in the moment, to varied questions and discussion topics in class.
• Ability to grade student performance and make recommendation for simulator training.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe products.
• Previous Aeronautical Ground and Flight instruction preferred.
• Must understand Part 135 Regulations, Company Operations and SOPs.
• Ability to create independent coursework and material without direct supervision.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, including holidays, overnight and weekends.
• Able to stand up to 90 minutes at of the time.
• Able to lift 25 pounds, under 25% of the time.
• Must be able to climb stairs.

What’s In It For You

At Wheels Up, you will help make the extraordinary possible.  Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our 5x5 Values - Safety, Trust, Accountability, Belonging and Innovation - the core of who we are and what we celebrate.  At Wheels Up, our people are our success. Exploring a career at Wheels Up gives you a chance earn amazing compensation and benefits, helping you and your family have the type of balance you deserve in both your career, and life away from work:

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 6%
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life benefits
• Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages
• Total Personal Well-being programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health
• Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals

Salary Range

The wage range for this position ($85,000 – $95,000 base salary) is determined on a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, such as differences in skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. This wage range has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with where the position may be filled. At Wheels Up, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Your placement within the wage range is primarily based on your qualifications and experience.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

What You Will Bring

• An unwavering commitment to SAFETY
• The ability to build TRUST through transparency and communication
• A commitment to achieving results the right way and a willingness to take ACCOUNTABILITY when we do not
• The knowledge that there is power in bringing people with different points of view and life experiences together and a culture of BELONGING leads to unlimited and unrestricted collaboration
• A belief that INNOVATION is only possible in an environment where we make things simpler, strive for continuous improvement and understand that great thinking can come from anywhere in our organization
• A willingness to be curious, constantly asking questions to help promote creative thinking, problem solving and trouble shooting
• A desire to collaborate and be part of a diverse team and when necessary, lean into and manage conflict effectively
• A high level of integrity in everything you do
• A strong commitment to service and a meticulous attention to detail
• A level of professionalism unmatched in the aviation industry

Commitment to Diversity

At Wheels Up our 5x5 Value of Belonging is based on the principle that every employee has a voice. We believe in inclusiveness, and celebrate each person’s individuality, because there is power in bringing people with different points of view and life experiences together. We are launching DEIB initiatives that support ALL employees and help to cultivate a culture where ALL employees can bring their authentic selves to work.

Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities

Wheels Up is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and provides reasonable accommodation in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may email us at hr@wheelsup.com or alternatively send a fax to 859-334-6552. In order to quickly respond to your request, please use the words "Accommodation Request" as the subject line of your email or as the title of your fax document.