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Delta Air Lines

Delta Professional Services Non-Seniority List Instructor

Atlanta, GA

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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:

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  • 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 $59.15 per hour with pay increase to $70.99 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.

Client-provided location(s): Atlanta, GA, USA
Job ID: Delta-22393
Employment Type: Other