• The Pilot Club Inc. Staff Application

    The Pilot Club Inc. Staff Application

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  • Training Staff
    To apply to become a member of the TPC Training Team, applicants must meet the following qualifications prior to applying.

    Responsibilities:

    • Remain in communication with the Director of Pilot Training and Training Staff.
    • Administer training sessions with TPC Student Pilots.
    • Attend staff meetings as necessary.
    • Meet the training activity requirement specified in the TPC Instructor Policy.
    • Document & grade live practice flights conducted with students.
    • Participate in extra responsibilities called by the DPT.

    Requirements:

    • Holds a VATSIM P1 rating or higher.
    • Must exercise excellent oral and written communication skills (including the ability to speak fluent English).
    • Has a good standard of aviation knowledge and a passion for teaching and
      developing VATSIM pilots.
    • Must be able to work in a team environment.
    • Must stay in communication with the ATO DPT and ADPT.
    • Be an active member of the TPC Discord server for a minimum of 14 days.

    Benefits:

    • A TPC Flight Instructor will be rewarded the following after being fully certified*
    • Training Team, Flight Instructor, & Staff role in Discord.
    • Access to the flight school site as an instructor.
    • Picture and name on the TPC Staff Page.
    • Ability to join Training Classrooms.
    • Ability to move members.

    *Trainee flight instructors will not be subject to certain roles/permissions until being certified by the Director of Pilot Training.

  • Asst. Director of Pilot Training

    Position Overview
    The Assistant Director of Pilot Training (ADPT) is responsible for assisting the Director of Pilot Training (DPT) in the overall administration of the Training Department.

    Responsibilities:

    • Remain in communication with the DPT, VPPT, and Training Staff.
    • Assist in the overall administration of the Authorised Training Organization.
    • Provide resources and assistance to the training team, ensuring maximum success.
    • Assist with schedule management.
    • Monitoring instructor feedback and assurance of accurate records.
    • Meeting the monthly requirements as expressed in the Training Department activity policy.
    • Develop lessons and provide insight towards new training initiatives.
    • Attend staff meetings as necessary.
    • Meet the training activity requirement specified in the TPC Instructor Policy.
    • Participate in extra responsibilities called by the DPT.


    Requirements:

    • VATSIM P1 or real-world PPL rating preferred.
    • Must exercise excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to speak fluent English.
    • Has a good standard of aviation knowledge and a passion for teaching and
      developing VATSIM pilots.
    • Must be able to work in a team environment.
    • Must stay in communication with the ATO DPT and ADPT.
    • Be an active member of the TPC Discord server for a minimum of 1 month.

    Benefits:

    • Leadership experience managing a department with nearly 5,000 students.
    • Asst. Director of Pilot Training role, Training Team & Staff role in Discord, website, and flight school website.
    • Access to the flight school site as an administrator.
    • Picture and name on the TPC Staff Page.
    • Access to TPC workspace
    • TPC email address.
    • Additional benefits.

     

  • Flight Operations Team Lead
    Prior to applying, applicants must meet the following qualifications.

    Responsibilities:

    • Remain in communication with the CEO.
    • Work in a team environment, ensuring the flight ops team has the best resources to coordinate events successfully.
    • Coordinate with partnered and non-partnered Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCC) to ensure ATC coverage for group flights.
    • Attend staff meetings as necessary.
    • Participate in extra responsibilities called by the CEO.


    Requirements:

    • Must exercise excellent oral and written communication skills (including the ability to speak fluent English).
    • Has a good standard of aviation knowledge.
    • Must be able to work in a team environment.
    • Must stay in communication with the TPC staff team
    • Be an active member of the TPC Discord server for a minimum of 14 days.
    • Preferably, have previous managerial experience.

    Benefits:

    • Team Lead, Flight Ops, & Staff role in Discord.
    • Access to all Flight Ops team resources.
    • Picture and name on the TPC Staff Page.
    • Access to the TPC workspace.
    • TPC staff email.
    • Leadership experience.

  • Hangar Series Producer

    Position Overview:

    The Hangar Producer is responsible for developing weekly video briefings discussing the proposed group flights for the week and the state of the club.

    Responsibilities:

    • Remain in communication with the CEO and other staff.
    • Develop structured video briefings each week using a standard template. 
    • Compile and edit voiceovers and media in a timely manner.
    • Attend staff meetings as necessary.
    • Participate in extra responsibilities as necessary.


    Requirements:

    • Must exercise excellent oral and written communication skills (including the ability to speak fluent English).
    • Proficient in modern editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or others).
    • Ability to speak comfortably in a public setting.
    • Must stay in communication with the TPC staff team
    • Be an active member of the TPC Discord server for a minimum of 14 days.

    Benefits:

    • Media Team & Staff role in Discord.
    • Access to all Media Team resources.
    • Picture and name on the TPC Staff Page.
    • Access to the TPC workspace.
    • TPC staff email.
    • Public speaking experience.

  • Flight Operations Team (FNO & Sunday Funday Host)

    Position Overview:

    The Flight Ops team host is responsible for hosting weekly group flights and for the successful execution of the event within TPC.

    Responsibilities:

    • Remain in communication with the Flight Ops Team Lead.
    • Plan a flight plan for the flight being hosted.
    • Work with ARTCCs and solicit feedback to ensure success.
    • Work with the Training Department to ensure members are provided with recurrency training as necessary.
    • Attend staff meetings as necessary.
    • Participate in extra responsibilities as necessary.


    Requirements:

    • Must exercise excellent oral and written communication skills (including the ability to speak fluent English).
    • Own a modern flight simulator compatible with VATSIM.
    • Ability to speak comfortably in a public setting.
    • Ability to host group flights during scheduled times.
    • Must stay in communication with the Flight Ops team
    • Be an active member of the TPC Discord server for a minimum of 14 days.

    Benefits:

    • Flight Ops Team & Staff role in Discord.
    • Access to all Flight Ops Team resources.
    • Picture and name on the TPC Staff Page.
    • Access to the TPC workspace.
    • TPC staff email.

  • Backend Developer (Golang)

    Position Overview:

    We are seeking a Backend Developer with expertise in Golang to develop and maintain robust backend services. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of backend architecture, database management, and cloud-based infrastructure.

    Responsibilities:

    • Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Golang.
    • Optimize application performance and scalability.
    • Ensure high-quality code through testing, debugging, and best practices.
    • Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve backend issues in a timely manner.
    • Maintain technical documentation to support team collaboration.
    • Attend staff meetings as necessary.
    • Participate in extra responsibilities as necessary.

    Requirements:

    • Must exercise excellent oral and written communication skills (including the ability to speak fluent English).
    • Experience as a Backend Developer, with a focus on Golang.
    • Basic understanding of microservices architecture.
    • Experience working with SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) databases.
    • Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
    • Proficiency in version control systems, particularly Git.
    • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
    • Commitment to the mission and values of a non-profit organization.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience working in a non-profit or social impact-driven organization.
    • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
    • Understanding of GraphQL and gRPC.
    • Knowledge of security and compliance best practices.

    Benefits:

    • Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that create social impact.
    • Professional development and learning opportunities.
    • Supportive and inclusive culture.
    • Dev Team & Staff role.
    • Access to all Developer Staff resources.
    • Picture and name on the TPC Staff Page.
    • Access to the TPC workspace.
    • TPC staff email.

  • Backend Developer (Laravel)

    Position Overview:

    We are seeking a highly motivated Full Stack Developer with strong experience in the Laravel framework to develop, maintain, and optimize web applications that support our mission. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working across both front-end and back-end technologies, collaborating, and implementing scalable solutions.

    Responsibilities:

    • Develop, maintain, and improve web applications using Laravel and related technologies.
    • Design and manage database structures, ensuring efficient and secure data handling.
    • Build responsive and accessible front-end interfaces with Vue.js. 
    • Implement and maintain RESTful APIs to support various applications and services.
    • Ensure code quality through testing, debugging, and best development practices.
    • Collaborate with designers, product managers, and other team members to align technical solutions with organizational needs.
    • Optimize application performance and security.
    • Maintain documentation and provide support for internal teams.
    • Attend staff meetings as necessary.
    • Participate in extra responsibilities as necessary.


    Requirements:

    • Must exercise excellent oral and written communication skills (including the ability to speak fluent English).
    • Experience as a Full Stack Developer, with a strong focus on Laravel.
    • Proficiency in PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
    • Experience with the front-end framework Vue.js
    • Knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git.
    • Understanding of API development and integration (REST, GraphQL).
    • Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, DigitalOcean, etc.) is a plus.
    • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
    • Commitment to the mission and values of a non-profit organization.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience working in a non-profit or social impact-driven organization.
    • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
    • Experience with testing frameworks like PHPUnit or Jest.
    • Knowledge of security and compliance best practices.

    Benefits:

    • Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that create social impact.
    • Professional development and learning opportunities.
    • Supportive and inclusive culture.
    • Dev Team & Staff role.
    • Access to all Developer Staff resources.
    • Picture and name on the TPC Staff Page.
    • Access to the TPC workspace.
    • TPC staff email.

  • Backend Developer (TypeScript)

    Position Overview:

    We are seeking a Backend Developer with expertise in TypeScript to develop and maintain robust backend services and APIs. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of backend architecture, database management, and cloud-based infrastructure.

    Responsibilities:

    • Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using TypeScript (Node.js, NestJS, or Express.js).
    • Optimize application performance and scalability.
    • Ensure high-quality code through testing, debugging, and best practices.
    • Implement authentication, authorization, and security best practices.
    • Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve backend issues in a timely manner.
    • Maintain technical documentation to support team collaboration.
    • Attend staff meetings as necessary.
    • Participate in extra responsibilities as necessary.

    Requirements:

    • Experience as a Backend Developer, with a focus on Typescript.
    • Basic understanding of RESTful API design and/or microservices architecture.
    • Experience working with Node.js frameworks (NestJS, Express.js, or similar).
    • Experience working with SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) databases.
    • Proficiency in version control systems, particularly Git.
    • Experience with authentication and authorization mechanisms (OAuth, JWT, etc.).
    • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
    • Commitment to the mission and values of a non-profit organization.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience working in a non-profit or social impact-driven organization.
    • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
    • Knowledge of security and compliance best practices.

    Benefits:

    • Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that create social impact.
    • Professional development and learning opportunities.
    • Supportive and inclusive culture.
    • Dev Team & Staff role.
    • Access to all Developer Staff resources.
    • Picture and name on the TPC Staff Page.
    • Access to the TPC workspace.
    • TPC staff email.

  • Livery Designer

    Position Overview:
    This position entails making TPC liveries for the Club. Both FS20/24 and XP livery makers are accepted.

    Responsibilities:

    • Remain in communication with the CEO and Staff team.
    • Develop liveries using TPC branding for MSFS20/24 and X-Plane.
    • Develop creative ideas for paint schemes for aircraft.
    • Attend staff meetings as necessary.
    • Participate in extra responsibilities as necessary.

    Requirements:

    • Must exercise oral and written communication skills (including the ability to speak fluent English).
    • Own a modern flight simulator compatible with VATSIM.
    • Has significant experience developing liveries and/or has experience with 3D modeling.
    • Experience with Blender preferred.
    • Be an active member of the TPC Discord server for a minimum of 14 days.

    Benefits:

    • Livery designer & Staff role in Discord.
    • Access to all Designer Team resources.
    • Picture and name on the TPC Staff Page.
    • Access to the TPC workspace.
    • TPC staff email.
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