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Job Summary

The Supervisor of Flight (SOF) is responsible for managing the safe, efficient and profitable flight training operation for assigned location.

Essential Duties

• Manage daily activity to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Assist clients and instructors to address training and operational questions.
• Contribute towards a team effort through coordinating with customer service and maintenance.
• Proactively monitor student progress for assigned instructor group to ensure high quality and standardized training.
• Perform stage checks and student evaluations.
• Mentor flight instructors and provide professional development.
• Provide flight instructor indoctrination and performance evaluations.
• Ensure safe and efficient ground handling of aircraft, in coordination with Maintenance.
• Perform duties as assigned by Chief Flight Instructor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Communicate with co-workers, management, customers and others in a courteous and professional manner.
• Proficient with current regulations, Rainier policies/procedures and computer systems.
• Maintain current CFI/ CFII certificate.
• Ability to manage effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Available by phone 24/7 as emergency contact.

Benefits

• $65,000 annual salary
• Health, Dental and Voluntary Life Insurance available after two calendar months from date of hire
• PTO accrual that starts immediately upon hire
• Employee discounts for flight training, courses and retail items

To apply, send resume and cover letter to Chief Flight Instructor.

NAME OF EMPLOYER: Rainier Flight Service LLC

POSITION TITLE: Aviation Maintenance Technician

JOB DUTIES:

Perform maintenance and repair on a variety of aircraft in compliance with manufacturers and FAA guidelines and regulations, Rainier policies and procedures, and return aircraft to service in airworthy condition; Prepare documentation, repair and maintenance records, and other required paperwork as per appropriate regulations and procedures; Research parts needed for aircraft and complete parts request. Assure that parts are ordered in time to meet aircraft repair schedule; Clean and maintain work areas in an organized and acceptable condition to provide safety and a professional image; Communicate with customers as directed on technical issues, and seek to serve Rainier’s customers with the highest quality of customer service; Research service bulletins, service letters, and AD’s for estimates and assist in progress decisions; Communicate with team leader on job progression at regular intervals, including time and material estimates for jobs; Develop and maintain a standard for work to be completed in a timely and efficient manner, and complete work orders and provide to Maintenance Manager in timely manner; Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions, and all safety rules including but not limited to wearing and using all appropriate safety equipment; Contribute towards a team effort through coordinating with multiple departments to ensure a safe, efficient and profitable operation; Perform duties as assigned by Maintenance Manager.

REQUIREMENTS: 

Bachelor’s degree of Science in Aeronautics, Aviation, Aviation Maintenance, or Aviation Engineering; at least 3-month experience as Aircraft Mechanic; FAA A&P Certification; 3-month training in Aircraft Mechanic, engineering, and the related regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions; Ability to work on ladders, bending, stooping and lifting equipment up to 75 pounds; Communicate with co-workers, management, customers and others in a courteous and professional manner.

LOCATION OF EMPLOYMENT: 800 W Perimeter Rd, Renton, WA 98057

RATE OF PAY: Full time, permanent position with annual rate of $88,005.

The Aircraft Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring aircraft are maintained in accordance with FARs, ADs and manufacturer guidelines.

Essential Duties

• Contribute towards a team effort through coordinating with multiple departments to ensure a safe, efficient and profitable operation
• Seek to serve Rainier’s customers with the highest quality of customer service
• Perform maintenance and repair on a variety of aircraft in compliance with manufacturers and FAA guidelines and regulations, Rainier policies and procedures, and return aircraft to service in airworthy condition
• Communicate with Maintenance Supervisor on job progress at regular intervals, including time and material estimates for jobs
• Prepare documentation, repair and maintenance records, and other required paperwork as per appropriate regulations and procedures
• Clean and maintain work areas in an organized and acceptable condition to provide safety and a professional image
• Develop and maintain a standard for work to be completed in a timely and efficient manner
• Communicate with customers as directed on technical issues
• Research parts needed for aircraft and complete parts request.  Assure that parts are ordered in time to meet aircraft repair schedule
• Research service bulletins, service letters, and AD’s for estimates and assist in progress decisions
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions
• Comply with all safety rules including but not limited to wearing and using all appropriate safety equipment
• Complete work orders and provide to Maintenance Supervisor in timely manner
• Perform duties as assigned by Maintenance Supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

• Maintain current A&P or IA certificate
• Communicate with co-workers, management, customers and others in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to work on ladders, bending, stooping and lifting equipment up to 75 pounds

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay - Rainier Flight pays $25-$40/hr, depending on experience and certification, plus graduated pay raises based on years of service.
• 401K – Rainier Flight provides a 4% matching 401k after 1 year of employment.
• Insurance – Rainier Flight Service pays for 50% of company offered Health, Dental, and Vision insurance. In addition, employee funded group term life insurance policies are offered as an optional / voluntary benefit.
• Computerized Scheduling and Records - The electronic record-keeping system is designed to facilitate the management of aircraft, students, flight instructors, and required maintenance records.
• Standards and Safety - Rainier Flight has a dedicated Safety Manager and SMS to ensure the highest standards are maintained.
• Networking Opportunities - Rainier Flight supports and participates in many industry events throughout the year.  Employees are encouraged to participate and network with industry leaders to fulfill career goals.
• Discounted Training - Instruction, aircraft and training materials available at reduced rates or free for continuing education, proficiency and obtaining additional ratings.

We are now hiring an IA! To apply, send resume, certifications and cover letter to the Director of Maintenance.

Flight Instructors are responsible for providing high quality flight, ground and simulator instruction. Flight Instructors report to the Chief Flight Instructor. 
Responsibilities Include:

• Contributes to team effort through coordinating with multiple departments to ensure a safe, efficient and profitable operation.
• Seek to serve Rainier’s customers with the highest quality of customer service.
• Communicate with co-workers, management, customers and others in a courteous and professional manner.
• Providing flight/ground instruction to enrolled students while maintaining the highest level of safety and standards.
• Introductory/Discovery Flight Lessons to encourage new prospects to enroll in our flight school.
• BFR ground and flight instruction as requested by our customers.
• Currency/proficiency ground and flight instruction as requested by our customers.
• Aircraft check-outs/sign-offs by make and model as requested by our customers.
• Assist students with flight and ground appointments by using the online schedule.
• Complete logbook entries as needed in students’ logs and instructors’ logbook.
• Teach ground school (weekend sessions) as requested.
• Refer students to other instructors as needed to accomplish student’s goals.
• Ensure all course standards, training requirements and flight dept. objectives are met by each student in each course.
• Recommend students that are fully-prepared for their FAA checkride.
• Maintain clean, professional environment – both in the aircraft and in the company building.
• Stay current with recommended CFI techniques and materials.
• Monitor the maintenance condition of aircraft and report any issues “squawks” in a timely and professional manner.
• Additional duties as assigned by Chief Flight Instructor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• FAA Certificated Flight Instructor, Airplane Single Engine Land and current FAA medical.
• Current and proficient to CFI PTS standards in ASEL aircraft.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply effective instructional techniques in the classroom and in flight.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply appropriate FARs, Oral and Practical Test Standards.

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay - Rainier Flight pays up to $30/hr for instruction, additional compensation for seminars and events.  Bonuses available.
• Flexible Schedule - With over 250 students flying from 6 am to midnight, each instructor manages their own schedule for customer convenience, safety and efficiency.
• Part 61/141 Curriculum - The structured Part 141 and Part 61 curricula and supporting training materials allow instructors to provide quality instruction to students.
• Standardized Procedures - Aircraft Standardization Manuals provide detailed information and explanations of procedures, maneuvers, and how to perform them.
• Computerized Scheduling and Records - The electronic record-keeping system is designed to facilitate the management of aircraft, students, flight instructors, and required training records.
• Standards and Safety - Rainier Flight has a dedicated Safety Manager and SMS to ensure the highest standards are maintained.
• Networking Opportunities - Rainier Flight supports and participates in many industry events throughout the year.  Employees are encouraged to participate and network with industry leaders to fulfill career goals.
• Discounted Training - Instruction, aircraft and training materials available at reduced rates or free for continuing education, proficiency and obtaining additional ratings.

To apply, send resume and cover letter to Chief Flight Instructor.