Associate Flight Instructor | Piper, Cirrus, Cessna Fleet
- Job type
- Full Time
- Category
- Instructor, Low Hours
- Position
- Instructor
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-28 (Cherokee/Archer/Warrior/Arrow), Piper PA-44 Seminole, Cirrus Cirrus SR20, Cessna Cessna 172 Skyhawk
- Certificates
- FAA CFI, FAA CFII
- Pay
- USD 20–22 per hour
- Posted
- October 22, 2026
Position Summary
The Associate Flight Instructor provides ground and in-flight instruction in aircraft systems, maneuvers, procedures and related subjects. The position supports student progression, training quality and compliance with FAA and academy standards.
Schedule
- Full-time position, five days per week.
- Flexible schedule required.
Responsibilities
- Provide instruction in aircraft systems, training maneuvers, procedures and other flight-related subjects on the ground and in aircraft.
- Conduct preflight and post-flight debriefings and provide in-flight instruction to ensure student comprehension.
- Maintain flight training quality and pass rates at or above 80%.
- Meet academy goals for pass rates, timely student completion, student flight-hour limitations and training records.
- Recommend corrective actions to the Group Manager when performance issues arise.
- Schedule assigned students regularly to maintain course progression.
- Maintain flight training standards established by the FAA and the academy.
- Follow the Operations Manual and applicable policies and procedures.
- Track and update assigned students' training records and folders in accordance with academy and FAA policy.
- Provide professional, customer-service-oriented instruction.
Requirements
- Current FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) Certificate.
- Current FAA Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument (CFII) Certificate.
- Applicants currently enrolled in the Flight Operations degree program must have completed all flight training labs.
- Ability to work a full-time, five-day weekly schedule with flexibility.
- Must comply with applicable pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.
Preferred Qualifications
- Microsoft Access Flight Schedule Pro experience.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
Benefits
- Not Specified.