Certified Flight Instructor

Position Summary

The Certified Flight Instructor provides flight and ground instruction within an Instruction operation, supporting students through applied professional pilot training while maintaining FAA standards, safety, student development, and required instructional documentation.

Schedule

• Full-time.
• Schedule may include instructional assignments based on program and student needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide flight and ground instruction to assigned students.
• Deliver approved aviation curriculum and practical flight training.
• Mentor students and provide constructive feedback supporting flight proficiency and learning outcomes.
• Maintain applicable FAA instructional and safety standards.
• Support program activities and student development.

Requirements

• Commercial Pilot Certificate.
• Current Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) Certificate.
• Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument (CFII) qualification.
• Current knowledge of applicable FAA regulatory requirements.
• Ability to instruct and mentor students at or above FAA standards.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Medical Certificate.
• Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI) Certificate.
• Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI) Certificate.
• Instrument Ground Instructor (IGI) Certificate.
• Strong aeronautical decision-making skills.
• Aircraft systems and aeronautical knowledge.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid holidays, including an extended holiday break.
• State of Texas health and retirement benefits.
• State employee discounts.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

Compensation

• Not Specified.