AO Training Instructor

About SkyWest

SkyWest Airlines, the largest independently owned regional airline, is currently seeking individuals who take pride in seeing a job done well. We pride ourselves on being an on-time airline and are seeking dedicated individuals who understand a deadline-driven environment while also maintaining high-quality standards of operational safety and customer service. As a SkyWest employee, you will be part of an exciting team of professionals who love working in the travel industry and sharing their enthusiasm.

Primary Job Duties

• This is a full-time position • Work directly with the Manager of AO Training, UAX, and supervisors • Assist in creating computer-based learning experiences and classroom learning experiences for all types of functions • Instruct and facilitate computer instruction, eCampus modules, virtual classes, and soft skills • Develop and/or maintain programs as assigned or based on individual areas of expertise • Continually search for new, innovative, more efficient, and/or safer methods of operation in station and training environments • Know, understand, and include in training materials, all policies, procedures, and FAA/TSA requirements currently in effect. This includes updating material, communicating changes to appropriate parties in a timely manner, and advising peers and management of any known changes • Effectively transfer information to students so that each student has the necessary knowledge to complete his or her job in a safe, organized, and intelligent manner. Information is transferred via one or more of the following: written modules, manuals, handouts, PC-driven programs, videos, lectures, and demonstrations. The instructor must use current materials. The instructor may not merely provide written material to the student and read to the class from the same material • Ensure instruction remains on-task and is motivating • Keep accurate class records and provide required information a timely manner • Evaluate students and provide feedback on students’ performance to the Department Manager and students’ Station Managers, as required. Report problems immediately to the assigned supervisor or supervisor on duty • Complete reports in a timely manner • Assist with training and opening of both contract and SkyWest stations • Ensure safety is a priority for all Airport Operations employees by continually focusing on safety during all phases of instruction, observing operations at stations, and while transiting stations. Report discrepancies in writing to the assigned supervisor or supervisor on duty • Work with individual station trainers and Station Managers to ensure consistency with department philosophy and the teaching of current policies and procedures • Occasionally travel to stations for OJT and instruction assist stations when limited staffing occurs or upon the opening and/or closing of stations (also applies to stations handled under contract) • Assist the Airport Operations Department and other departments with special projects or programs, as well as other duties and assignments as needed • Fulfill assignments as requested by the Manager, Supervisor, Director, or Vice President