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FULL-TIME OPENINGS AT Ennis-Big Sky, MT

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: Hanger lead

Posting:            Resumes accepted through March 15, 2018

City:                    Cody

State:                 Wyoming

Country:           USA

Salary range: Depends on experience

Preamble:       

Choice Aviation LLC. is looking for a long-term employee at our Cody Wyoming facility. Choice operates a Part 141 Flight School, Part 135 Air Carrier, and maintains a large fleet of Part 91 aircraft from the Bighorn Basin area. Aircraft vary from single engine general aviation aircraft to multi engine part 135 turbine aircraft.

Company History:

Choice Aviation prides itself in being a premier FBO. In 2007, Choice Aviation was organized to realize the full potential general aviation had to offer in the Northern Rocky Mountain Region. Cody is where it all began. Offerings were founded on exceptional customer service. While the modest beginnings were quite simple, today, Choice Aviation operates four full-service FBOs in Cody Wyoming, Ennis Montana, West Yellowstone Montana and Hamilton Montana.

Job duties:

Scheduling company and customers aircraft. Scheduling daily tasks for mechanics. Building job packets. Ensure tooling calibrations are up to date. Assist in Maintenance. Assist/perform annual inspections. Searching for and ordering parts. Reviewing work packets for accuracy. Interaction with customers.

Work schedule and Travel:

Normal work hours are Monday thru Friday 8 am to 5 pm. Overtime is required on an as needed basis. Travel is rare but can be required occasionally to support projects at other Choice FBO locations.

Job Requirements:

5 years of experience. Applicant must hold a valid FAA Aircraft Mechanic certificate with Airframe & Powerplant ratings and Inspection Authorization (or be able to get IA within one month of employment). Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English and be able to communicate effectively with other employees. Must have a positive disposition, professional attitude and professional appearance. Experience with a wide variety of aircraft a plus. Must complete pre-employment required DOT drug screening and other required background checks.

Benefits:

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

Contact:           

jryhti@choiceaviation.com

Job Type:          Permanent

Department: Maintenance

Position title: Mechanic

Posting:            Resumes accepted through April 30, 2019

City:                    Cody

State:                 Wyoming

Country:           USA

Salary range: Depends on Experience

Preamble:       

Choice Aviation LLC. is looking for a long-term employee at our Cody facility capable of working on a large variety of fixed wing aircraft. Choice operates a Part 141 Flight School, Part 135 Air Carrier, and a Part 145 Repair Station. Our maintenance department also maintains a large fleet of Part 91 customer aircraft from the Bighorn Basin area. Aircraft vary from single engine general aviation aircraft to multi engine part 135 turbine aircraft.

Company History:

Choice Aviation prides itself in being a premier FBO. In 2007, Choice Aviation was organized to realize the full potential general aviation had to offer in the Northern Rocky Mountain Region. Cody is where it all began. Offerings were founded on simply exceptional customer service experiences. While the modest beginnings were quite simple, today, Choice Aviation operates three full-service FBOs in Cody Wyoming, Ennis Montana, and Hamilton Montana.

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 and Travel:

Normal work hours are Monday thru Friday 8 am to 5 pm. Overtime is required on an as needed basis. Travel is rare but can be required occasionally to support projects at other Choice FBO locations.

Experience:

• 5 + years of GA experience-Preferred.
• Piston engine aircraft experience-Preferred.
• Turbine experience a plus.
• Have proficiently troubleshooting systems, inspecting airframe and engines, performing alterations, and replacing parts and components.
• Have performed 100hr/Annual, Event and Phase inspections on various types of aircraft.
• Knows how to read and use Maintenance Manuals, Illustrated parts Catalog, Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives, and other related maintenance documents.
• Can follow specifications and checklists.
• Can efficiently complete work assignments

Character Strengths:

• Above all else applicant must be reliable, honest, and patient.
• Work with coworkers as a team or individually with minimal to no supervision and accomplish assignments.
• Effectively communicate with coworkers

License Requirements:

• A&P License a must
• Must have, or be willing to immediately get, an Inspection Authorization

Benefits:

IRA retirement with fund matching. Company assisted health insurance. Relocation allowance. Sign on bonus. Vacation. Company uniforms

Contact:           

jryhti@choiceaviation.com

FULL-TIME Flight Instructor – Hamilton, MT

Now accepting applications for a Full-Time Flight Instructor position at our Hamilton, MT AND Cody, WY facilities.

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.

Now accepting applications for a Full-Time Line Pilot at our Hamilton, MT facility.

Make your dream of living and flying out west a reality in beautiful Hamilton, Montana. Situated in the Bitterroot Valley just 45 minutes south of Missoula, Hamilton embodies Big Sky Country at its finest. Awesome vistas, recreational opportunities galore, and a quaint small-town vibe are just the highlights. The Bitterroot River boasts world-class fly fishing, and nearby Lost Trail offers powder skiing that you won’t believe. Not to mention, Hamilton is an aviator’s dream. We’re just minutes away from some of the most stunning backcountry flying in the lower 48. In the Bitterroot, the only limit on adventure is your imagination.  

But don’t take our word for it. Come see for yourself. Book a direct flight to Missoula from Seattle, Denver, Dallas, Salt Lake and more!

Duties:

• Charter Pilot – King Air 100 for point-to-point charter as well as flying on various fire contracts in the United States.
• Other Duties (depending on experience) may include Twin Cessna and single-engine charter.
• Additional associated duties such as keeping a clean and orderly aircraft, and making sure associated manuals, charts etc. are current.

Qualifications:

• Hold a valid Second Class Medical Certificate or better
• Hold at least a Commercial license for Airplane SEL and MEL
• Have at least the following times:
  • 1500 Total
  • 1200 PIC
  • 200 MEL
  • 100 Turbine
  • 100 Fixed-wing in the past 12 months
  • 500 Cross Country
  • 100 Night
• Live within 30 minutes of the Ravalli County Airport in Hamilton MT.
• Be willing to work a flexible schedule and potentially be away from Hamilton for extended periods of time. Work schedule will always be in compliance with FAA regulations, but may entail working 11 days in a row and sometimes unpredictable hours.

Potential to become Meridian and/or CJ Qualified

First year pay $72,000 for a fully qualified pilot*

* If you are not fully qualified, but think Choice Aviation is a good fit for you, feel free to contact us

Apply online at http://choiceaviation.com/career-opportunities/

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

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