• 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 Virtual 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.

  • Director of Training Operations - Aviation Career Center

    About The Pilot Club 
    The Pilot Club (TPC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit aviation education organization with over 7,000 members and partnerships with 18+ universities nationwide. TPC operates across real-world and simulation training environments, offering structured pilot education through its FAA-aligned curriculum, the Aviation Safety Institute, and one of the largest Approved Training Organizations on the VATSIM network. Our mission is to make aviation education accessible and community-driven.

    Position Overview
    The Director of Training Operations is a senior volunteer leadership role responsible for the strategic and operational management of TPC’s real-world pilot training programs. This position leads the day-to-day operations of TPC’s FAA-credentialed instruction team, oversees the Aviation Safety Institute (ASI), and spearheads the development and management of strategic partnerships with universities, flight schools, and aviation industry organizations. The Director reports directly to the VP of Pilot Training / Chief Administrative Officer and serves as a key member of TPC’s leadership team.


    To apply for this position, applicants must meet the following qualifications prior to applying.

    Responsibilities:

    Training Operations Leadership

    • Oversee all real-world pilot training activities, including ground school, checkride preparation, and FAA knowledge test readiness programs.
    • Manage and support TPC’s FAA-credentialed instructors, including AGI and IGI certificate holders and FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) representatives.
    • Ensure all training programs align with current FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS) and regulatory requirements.
    • Develop and maintain standardized lesson plans, syllabi, and instructional materials across TPC’s training portfolio.
    • Coordinate student enrollment, instructor scheduling, and training progress tracking in collaboration with TPC’s administrative team.

    Training Operations Leadership

    • Participate in TPC leadership meetings and contribute to organizational strategy and planning.
    • Mentor department staff and volunteer instructors, fostering a culture of professional development and aviation education excellence.
    • Oversee the TPC Safety Program Manager and to drive production of ASI educational content, including case studies, video resources, and safety briefings.
    • Collaborate with the CAO on grant applications and funding proposals that support TPC’s training mission.

     

    Requirements:

    • FAA Pilot Certificate (Private or higher) or substantial demonstrated knowledge of FAA regulations and airman certification processes.
    • FAA Instructor Rating/Certificate (GI/AGI/IGI/CFI)
    • Minimum 2 years of experience in aviation training, flight instruction, aviation education administration, or a related field.
    • Demonstrated experience managing teams, programs, or projects in a volunteer, nonprofit, or professional capacity.
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to represent TPC professionally in external partner relationships.
    • Familiarity with FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS) and the WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program.

     

    What TPC Offers

    • A meaningful leadership role within a growing, mission-driven aviation nonprofit
    • Direct collaboration with FAA-credentialed instructors and industry professionals
    • Opportunities to shape the future of aviation education for thousands of students nationwide
    • Flexibility to lead in a remote/hybrid volunteer capacity with autonomy over your department
    • Access to TPC’s university partner network, industry relationships, and organizational resources
    • Recognition within the broader aviation education and FAA Safety community

     

  • 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 7,000 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.

  • Social Media Content Creator

    Position Overview:

    The Social Media Content Creator is responsible for developing social media content assigned by the Marketing Coordinator for Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.

    Responsibilities:

    • Remain in communication with the Marketing Coordinator and other staff.
    • Develop structured content following the theme of The Pilot Club.
    • Compile and edit content in a timely manner.
    • Collaborate and express ideas 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).
    • Proficient in modern editing software or graphic design software (Canva, Adobe Illustrator, etc.) preferred.
    • Must stay in communication with the TPC staff team.
    • Be an active member of The Pilot Club 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.

  • Training Events Team Host

    Position Overview:

    The Training Event Team host is responsible for hosting monthly training events, workshops, and discovery flights assigned by the Training Operations Coordinator.

    Responsibilities:

    • Remain in communication with the Training Ops Coordinator.
    • Plan a flight plan for the flight being hosted.
    • Plan the agenda for the published event.
    • 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.


    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 Training Events team
    • Be an active member of the TPC Discord server for a minimum of 14 days.

    Benefits:

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

  • 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.
  • Are you available for occasional virtual meetings during evenings or weekends? (Y/N)*
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