Employment Information

Northwest Aviation College/Auburn Flight Service is an FAA Approved Flight School and an FAA approved Air Carrier under Part 135 for the U.S. and Canada. Our operations are conducted out of the Auburn airport located South of Seattle, Washington. Additionally our School is accredited by ACCSCT and recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a Post Secondary Educational Institution.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS: PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT YOU MAY BE SUBJECTED TO TESTING FOR COCAINE, MARIJUANA, OPIATES, PCP AND AMPHETAMINES.

POSITION

Currently our school employs 25 people in various positions within the organization. All new pilots begin as Flight Instructors and are expected to make normal advancement to managerial positions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Health

Applicant must hold a current Flight Instructor Certificate or better. Employment may require an examination. Smoking is not allowed.

Education

A four-year degree from an accredited college or university is preferred. A waiver of his requirement may be granted if work or educational experience more than compensates.

Personal

· Ability to learn rapidly
· Sound analytical ability
· Excellent judgement
· Emotional maturity
· High tolerance to stress
· Willingness to take charge and make decisions
· Leadership
· Ability to communicate effectively
· Professional Appearance

Experience

Minimum of 500 hours total pilot time. 100 hours as a Flight Instructor. Applicants with less than the above flight times may be considered if experience and training more than compensate.

Full Time Fringe Benefits (salaried or hourly positions)

· Major medical insurance and life insurance paid by the company (currently at 100%)
· One week vacation (5 days) after 1 year continuous full-time employment
· Discounted rates on airplanes and supplies
· Paid Holidays as defined in the company handbook

Company Benefits

· Fast paced reputable flight organization promoting safe and well-educated pilots
· Over 12,000 hours flown annually.
· Management staff committed to continued personal growth and improvement
· exceptional staff of qualified personnel.

Company Policy Concerning the use of drugs

1. Any employee who has engaged in prohibited drug use while on the job and/or while performing safety-sensitive functions will be terminated from further employment with this company. In addition, any employee who has engaged in prohibited drug use while performing safety-sensitive functions will be permanently precluded from performing that safety-sensitive function for this or any other employer.

2. Any covered employee who tests positive on a FAA-mandated drug test will be terminated from further employment with this company. Employees who hold an airman medical certificate issued under Part 67 will be reported to the Federal Air Surgeon for certificate action. In addition, an employee who has verified positive drug test results on two drug tests on an FAA-mandated drug test conducted after September 9. 1994, is permanently precluded from performing for this or any other employer the safety-sensitive duties the employee performed prior to the second drug test.

3.Any covered employee who refuses to submit to an FAA-mandated drug test will be terminated from further employment with this company. A refusal to submit means that an employee failed to provide a urine sample as required without a valid medical explanation after receiving notice of the requirement to be tested or has engaged in conduct that clearly obstructed the testing process. This includes the adulteration or addition of foreign substances to the urine specimen. Holders of certificates under CFR Parts 61, 63, or 65 will be reported to the FAA office of Airmen Certification for certificate action. This action may result in the suspension or revocation of the certificate.

4. Any applicant for employment who fails a pre-employment drug screening will not be hired.

5. This company does not provide a rehabilitation program.

6. This company is a member of the Washington Aviation Association Inc. Consortium. The WAA does not provide a rehabilitation program.

 

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