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Line Tech: This is a full time, year around job with benefits! This position is responsible for maintaining a safe, orderly and efficient working environment and culture that is conducive of uncompromising safety, exceptional customer service and genuine passion. Line services include but are not limited to:

• Aircraft Fueling, Towing, Marshalling and Servicing/Handling;
• Passenger and Flight Crew accommodations.
• Facility & Grounds Maintenance
• Quality Control and PMI Maintenance
• Aircraft and Vehicle detail
• Daily Airfield Inspection & Maintenance as well as keeping NOTAMs current
• Snow Removal and Mowing operations based upon season

Lineman are responsible for ensuring that they are properly trained and qualified to perform duties as assigned in accordance with regulatory and compliance standards as well as company policy. Choice Aviation does operate 7 days a week so varying work shifts and call out would be required. Must be within 30 minutes of the airport.  Applicant must be at least 18 years of age, have a current driver license, good physical stature, ability to pass substance abuse and line service safety tests. Contact Troy Hunter and/or fill out the application above.

FULL-TIME OPENINGS AT West Yellowstone, MT

Line Tech: This is a fun summer job that runs May through October. Job Description: greet, park, tow, fuel, move and marshal aircraft arriving or departing ramp. This position requires exceptional customer service and communication skills. Choice Aviation does operate 7 days a week so varying work shifts and call out would be required. Must be within 30 minutes of the airport.  Applicant must be at least 18 years of age, have a current driver license, good physical stature, ability to pass substance abuse and line service safety tests. Housing currently not offered but assistance can be provided. Contact Troy Hunter and/or fill out the application above.

Job Type: Permanent

Department: Maintenance

Position title: Mechanic 

Location: Cody, WY or Hamilton, MY

Salary range: $51,000 – $81,000 DOE

Company Portrait :

Choice Aviation is a premier FBO. We value our employees and we take pride in our passion for aviation. We offer exceptional customer service in an approachable, friendly environment.   We are located in the Rocky Mountain region surrounded by picturesque and breathtaking landscapes. We operate four FBOs each in a unique environment servicing the greater Yellowstone area. 

Job duties:

Normal duties include but are not limited to routine inspections, corrective actions, basic troubleshooting, replacement, alterations, and repair of electrical and mechanical system components.

Work schedule:

Normal work hours are Monday thru Friday 8 am to 5 pm.

Experience:

• 3 + years of  Aviation experience
• Inspection Authorization Rating or the ability to obtain an IA within 3 months. 
• Have proficiently troubleshooting systems, inspecting airframe and engines, performing alterations, and replacing parts and components.

License Requirements:

• Inspection Authorization Rating 

• A&P Certificate

Benefits:

IRA retirement with fund matching. Company health insurance. Relocation allowance. Vacation. 

Contact:          

cpayne@choiceaviation.com

FULL-TIME Flight Instructor – Cody, WY/Hamilton, MT

We are currently NOT reviewing applications but you are welcome to put your resume on file.

Flight Instructors responsibilities:

Flight instructors instruct students in classroom settings, conduct training flights, determine student proficiency and report on student progress. Flight instructors are responsible for training students in subjects such as risk management, aircraft systems, operating procedures, handling emergencies, problem analysis, aircraft navigation, radio operation and aerodynamics.  They will also ensure students understand and practice all aspects of Choice Aviation’s policies and safety procedures.

1. Professional – Act, appear, and communicate in a professional manner at all times
2. Knowledgeable – Helpful to students and renters and assist them with any questions
3. Accessible – at the school or by phone during the time training is given for an approved course

Schedule

All Flight Instructors must be available for duty Monday – Saturday. This means that you must be available to fly with a student on any day Monday through Saturday.

All full-time pilots must, in addition to flight instructing, perform the below listed duties:

1. Take phone calls from potential students and schedule flights for students or renters.
2. Provide introductory flights.
3. Keep student records up to date.
4. Ensure planes are in clean order.
5. Recommend curriculum development and/or improvement.
6. 60 flight hours per month is minimum required for each full-time flight instructor, when this cannot be maintained, report to supervisor.
7. Meet with supervisor weekly to report progress.
8. Assist Chief/Assistant Flight Instructor in duties as assigned.

The flight school is closed Sundays and instructors will be free of all duties and responsibilities.

Sample Full-Time Flight Instructor Schedule(s)

	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
CFI 1	OFF	ON	ON	ON	ON	*	*
CFI 2	OFF	*	*	ON	ON	ON	ON

Instructors must be available for duty Monday-Saturday.

*Days are used to schedule students.  However, if you are not flying with students, instructors do not need to be at Choice Aviation as there should be an instructor on site to take care of walk-ins, potential students, etc.

For further information and/or consideration, please contact Ben Atnip, Chief Pilot, at 307.587.9262 or batnip@choiceaviation.com.

Assistant Chief Pilot – Hamilton, Montana (HRF)

Qualifications / Experience:

• Required Qualifications / Experience
  • Hold an FAA Commercial or Airline Transport Category certificate with both single-engine and multi-engine ratings
  • Current First or Second Class medical
  • FCC Radio Permit
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays; including overnights away from base
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • No past or pending FAA violations or full explanation of circumstances
  • Flight Time
    • 3000 Total Time
    • 1000 PIC
    • 500 Multi-Engine
    • 100 Turbine
• Desired Qualifications / Experience
  • 3 years experience in FAR 121 or FAR 135 operations
  • College Degree
  • Management Experience

Responsibilities:

• The Assistant Chief Pilot reports to the Chief Pilot
• Manages, supervises, and observes flight crew personnel to ensure compliance with Federal Regulations as well as company policies and procedures
• Coordinates with the Director of Operations and Chief Pilot concerning company operational policies and procedures
• Day to day management of flight crews to ensure they operate in compliance with company standards and applicable government regulations
• Monitors crew scheduling to ensure compliance with company policy and FAA regulations
• Ensures day-to-day flight operations and records comply with applicable company, FAA, and other regulations
• Ensures day-to-day flight operations and records thereof comply with applicable company, FAA, and other federal, state, and local regulations

Send cover letter, resume and references to jobposting@choiceaviation.com

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Air Ambulance Pilot – Cody, Wyoming (COD)

Qualifications / Experience:

• Required Qualifications / Experience
  • Hold an FAA Commercial or Airline Transport Category certificate with both single-engine and multi-engine ratings
  • Current First or Second Class medical
  • FCC Radio Permit
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays; including overnights away from base
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • No past or pending FAA violations or full explanation of circumstances
  • Flight Time
    • 1500 Total Time
    • 1000 PIC
    • 200 Multi-Engine PIC
    • 500 Cross Country (Point to Point any distance)
    • 100 hours Night Flight Time 
    • 75 hours (50 in flight) Instrument Flight Time 
• Desired Qualifications / Experience
  • 2500 Total Time
  • 100 Turbine PIC
  • Experience in FAR 121 or FAR 135 operations
  • Previous Air Ambulance experience
  • College Degree

Responsibilities:

• Safe execution of flight duties
• Operate in both single pilot and a crew environment
• Ability to live within a 15 minute drive of the Cody, WY (KCOD) airport
• Maintain aircraft in a state of readiness for dispatch
• Assist and/or supervise loading and unloading of patients
• Cleaning and stocking aircraft
• Loading Bags and Equipment

Send cover letter, resume and references to jobposting@choiceaviation.com

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Forest Service (Air Attack) Pilot – Cody, WY (COD) – Hamilton, MT (HRF)

Qualifications / Experience:

• Required Qualifications / Experience
  • Hold an FAA Commercial or Airline Transport Category certificate with multi-engine rating
  • Current First or Second Class medical
  • Ability to work a continuous schedule away from home for the duration of a fire season.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • No past or pending FAA violations or full explanation of circumstances
  • Flight Time
    • 1500 Total Time
    • 1000 PIC
    • 200 Multi-Engine PIC
    • 500 Cross Country (Point to Point any distance)
    • 100 hours Night Flight Time 
    • 75 hours (50 in flight) Instrument Flight Time 
• Desired Qualifications / Experience
  • Experience in aerial firefighting
  • Currently USFS or OAS carding
  • College Degree

Responsibilities:

• Safe execution of flight duties
• Operate in accordance with USFS guidelines for Aerial Supervision
• Assist ATGS with programming of radios 
• Ability to staff aircraft for an extended period of time from June – October
• Maintain aircraft in a state of readiness for dispatch
• Operate aircraft safely  in areas of reduced visibility due to smoke
• Cleaning and stocking aircraft
• Loading Bags and Equipment

Send cover letter, resume and references to jobposting@choiceaviation.com

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Helicopter Pilot / Instructor – Cody, WY (COD)

NO OPENINGS