Senior Flight Instructor

Position Summary

The Senior Flight Instructor provides flight and ground instruction to students preparing for Private Pilot, Commercial Pilot, and Instrument Rating qualifications. The position also conducts flight and ground stage checks as directed by flight academy leadership while maintaining instructional standards and compliance with established training procedures and Federal Aviation Regulations.

Schedule

• Part-time position.
• Working hours depend on Flight Academy availability.
• Must be willing to work extended hours during events and peak periods when required.

Responsibilities

• Provide actual flight instruction to students aboard training aircraft.
• Deliver ground instruction to students enrolled in flight training programs.
• Teach students preparing for Private Pilot Airplane, Commercial Pilot Airplane, and Instrument Rating Airplane qualifications.
• Conduct flight and ground stage checks as directed by the Chief Pilot and Assistant Chief Pilot.
• Protect and maintain the Flight Academy's established instructional and training standards.
• Follow procedures in the Training Course Outline (TCO), Standard Practices and Procedures Manual (SPPM), and applicable Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs).
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) Certificate.
• Current FAA Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument (CFII) qualification for airplanes.
• Minimum 200 Hours of Flight Instruction Given.
• Required field of study: Aviation.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States for purposes other than practical training; employer does not provide visa sponsorship.
• Ability to adapt to change and learn and retain new information.
• Ability to assemble, analyze, and present data.
• Ability to multitask and plan, organize, and implement projects on time.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to interact carefully, politely, and effectively with others.
• Strong attention to detail.
• High ethical standards, integrity, professionalism, courtesy, and professional conduct.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, planning, team-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Experience and knowledge relevant to the position and aviation training program.
• Comfort with networking and interacting with individuals and groups.
• Professional demeanor, high energy, dynamic personality, and excellent interpersonal communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer applications.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to interact with students and support their development.
• Willingness to work extended hours during events and peak seasons when required.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year program.

Benefits

• No Benefits.

Compensation

• Not Specified.

Application Deadline

• November 3, 2026.