Flight Operations Ground Instructor - Non-Seniority List
Job Locations US-MN-Eagan
Post Date (11/18/2025 1:39 PM)
- Requisition ID 2025-5097
- Category Flight Operations
- Post End Date 12/2/2025
- Position Type Full-Time
About Us
Endeavor Air is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines. Flying as Delta Connection, Endeavor operates 141 regional jets on 750 daily flights to 122 destinations in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean.
Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., Endeavor has hub operations in Atlanta, Cincinnati, Detroit, Minneapolis, New York, and Raleigh-Durham, and 11 maintenance bases across our network.
Our Culture
We know that our people are our greatest assets, and we are committed to building a culture where employees love coming to work each day. At Endeavor Air, we foster a diverse, culturally-rich and safe workplace where employees are treated with dignity and respect. With a culture built on safety, excellence, and teamwork, Endeavor offers limitless potential for aviation professionals looking to start or continue their careers.
Our team promotes an inclusive environment in all aspects of the airline and our operation. As an EEO employer, we provide opportunities for all qualified candidates without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran, or disabled status.
Overview
Non-Seniority List Ground Instructors prepare and present initial, transition, upgrade, recurrent and requalification pilot training. Assist in the creation and execution of classroom training for current and new hire pilots.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the planning, coordination and scheduling of classroom training.
- Aid in development courseware, outlines, training modules, lesson plans, and associated graphics and training aids.
- Ensure course content meets regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate with the Fleet Manager to ensure standardization.
- Prepare and maintain accurate, error-free training records and documentation.
- Maintain classrooms and other training facilities in a clean, neat condition.
- Continuously review company, industry, government and related publications to keep current on methods, procedures, policies and regulations.
- Participate in the development and presentation of any special department or company training efforts.
- Maintain a personal appearance, conduct and demeanor consistent with the professional, customer-oriented manner expected of flight crewmember personnel.
- Instruct curriculum segments common to other training programs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Other Duties
- Other duties as assigned.
Competencies Required
- Ethics and Values - Supports positive change and diversity that will support healthy organizational growth. Serves as a champion for projects and programs that are beneficial to the company.
- Knows our Business - Is informed and knowledgeable about trends in the field. Is willing to use own knowledge to constructively challenge institutional practices and systems that might be improved to increase organizational results.
- Building Trust & Decision Making - Treats all team members in a respectful, courteous, and professional manner, and values the input of all. Recognizes when analysis is sufficient to proceed with making a good decision.
- Drives For Results By Inspiring Others - Develops clear workable plans with timelines, goals, and ways to measure results. Fosters engagement across different teams.
- Know your Team & Leading People - Works inclusively with others on the team and across the organization to reach common goals. Is approachable and friendly. Is skilled at valuing differences; recognizing others; and listening for understanding.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and related experience
- FAA Private Pilot license
- 1 year of experience in airline or aviation operations or equivalent
- Previous 121 flight crewmember experience preferred
- Commercial pilot license with instrument and multi engine ratings and/or Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) license preferred
- Previous airline or aviation classroom teaching experience preferred
- Reliable and self-motivated
- Analytical, interpretive and organizational skills
- Ability to multi task efficiently and effectively to meet deadlines
- Interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and able to work with all levels of an organization
- PC proficient in Microsoft Office software, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Position involves long periods of standing in a training classroom environment.
- Occasional teaching activity around aircraft equipment in hangars or outdoors on airport ramp which may be hazardous and noisy.
- Ability to work additional hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Position requires some physical exertion such as pulling, pushing, reaching, bending, standing, walking and light lifting of boxes, bags, files, etc. not in excess of 30 lbs.
- Up to 5% travel
What We Offer
Providing world-class service to our customers starts with providing world-class benefits to our employees. Endeavor Air employees receive a competitive total compensation package which includes a variety of benefits to choose from and some of the best perks around.
- Free or reduced-rate travel privileges on Delta Air Lines and 80+ air carriers worldwide for employees and eligible family members
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- 401(k) with Company Match starting on Day 1
- Operational Performance Rewards (OPR) Program
- Life and AD&D Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and voluntary supplementary benefit options
FLSA Status
Salary
Minimum Position Pay Range
USD $58,000.00/Yr.
Maximum Position Pay Range
USD $65,000.00/Yr.
Endeavor Air anticipates the pay range for this position as indicated above. Pay will be based on many factors and is ultimately determined by candidate skills, work experience, education and certifications.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Endeavor Air is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran, or disabled status.
