Flight Instructor | HondaJet

Position Summary

The Flight Instructor serves as CFI/PIC in an Instruction operation under Part 91, flying the HondaJet HA-420 to train U.S. Air Force aircrew — building airmanship, repetition, and flying proficiency — while delivering ground-based instruction on FAA/USAF procedural differences.

Schedule

• Full-time, in-person (non-commuter).
• Monday through Friday; does not follow a traditional airline or rotational schedule.

Responsibilities

• Act as CFI/PIC and conduct safe, efficient multi-engine flight operations under Part 91.
• Plan and execute flight profiles; instruct aircrew on flight planning, aeronautical decision-making, and mission execution.
• Mentor and instruct aviators on instrument procedures, out-and-back profiles, and terminal-area operations.
• Deliver ground-based instruction on FAA and USAF procedural, regulatory, and airspace differences.
• Maintain high standards of aeronautical decision-making, risk management, and crew coordination.
• Perform an assigned ground-duty role (safety, training coordination, or program administration).
• Maintain accurate flight, training, and administrative records.

Requirements

• One of: FAA CFI/CFII and MEI; or ATP with multi-engine privileges and prior CFI experience; or current/former Military Instructor Pilot.
• Current FAA Medical Certificate (Class II or higher).
• 1,500 hours total flight time.
• 750 hours Pilot-in-Command.
• 500 hours instructor time.
• 500 hours turbine time.
• Multi-engine experience.
• Minimum 10 years of aviation experience.
• Live, or be willing to relocate, within 30 minutes of Abilene, TX.
• (Military pilots may apply a 1.5× conversion factor.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Multi-engine turbine experience.
• Prior military aviation / instructor-pilot experience in a structured training program.
• HA-420 flight experience.
• Part 135 or Part 91 experience.
• Bachelor's degree.

Benefits

• 401(k) contribution.
• Full medical health coverage; HSA/FSA plans.
• Long-term disability.
• Flexible vacation.