Role SummaryThe Senior Flight Courseware Developer and Instructor (FCDI) is a subject matter expert and flight instructor qualified at Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. As an individual contributor, this role exercises considerable judgment to make decisions as a Developer and Instructor and coordinates with other company divisions, outside agencies, and vendors to develop, maintain, and implement aircraft training programs. This role provides a means to train pilots on aircraft systems and procedures so they can safely operate aircraft using standardized procedures during normal and abnormal situations.
Key Duties- Coordinates with internal and external customers, regulatory agencies, and others as required to develop, maintain, and deliver flight training courseware.
- Assumes the primary role of the FCDI to author, edit, coordinate, publish, and maintain flight training materials and courseware in accordance with department procedures.
- Delivers pilot indoctrination, qualification, and continuing qualification for flight training instruction for pilots in accordance with approved training program policy, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Provides flight instruction as directed for indoctrination, qualification, and continuing qualification training programs and provides technical expertise to ensure flight manuals are technically correct and aircrews are using proper operational procedures.
- Provides technical subject matter expertise for the development and modification of operational procedures and identifies possible impacts to modifications on the training program.
- Assists in the instructional system design process for developing and modifying Advanced Qualification Program (AQP) training curricula.
- Assists in the management of flight training department projects.
Job-Specific Experience, Education & SkillsRequired
- 4 years of courseware development, commercial or military aircraft flight or relevant experience.
- Bachelor's degree, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
- Ability to complete the Alaska Airlines Captain Qualification Curriculum and obtain 737 type rating.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including extensive experience creating and editing PowerPoint presentations, Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and Outlook communications.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of Air Traffic Control (ATC) procedures, Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), the Aeronautical Information Manual, meteorology and other aviation-related subjects.
- Knowledge of crew resource management (CRM) concepts.
- General knowledge of commercial aircraft systems.
- Demonstrated writing and editing skills to develop training documents and manuals.
- Detail-oriented and highly organized, with ability to multi-task and work independently with limited guidance in a fast-paced environment.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum age of 18.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Preferred
- Formal instructional systems design experience.
- 737 pilot and instructor experience.
Job-Specific Leadership ExpectationsEmbody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.
Salary Range$117,700 - $176,550 / year
Salary DetailsPay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to location, relevant experience/level and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon employees. Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate.
Note: We don't typically hire at the top of the range.
Total RewardsAlaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.
- Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air
- Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
- Generous 401k match program
- Annual bonus plans
- Generous holiday and paid time off
For more information about Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.
Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on8/13/2026
FLSA StatusExempt
Employment TypeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Requisition TypeManagement
LocationRenton - Global Training Center
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