Certified Flight Instructor
- Category
- Low Hours, Instructor
- Position
- Instructor
- Certificates
- FAA CPL, FAA CFI, FAA CFII
- Pay
- USD 30–62 per hour
- Posted
- September 26, 2026
Position Summary
The Certified Flight Instructor provides flight and ground instruction in a Part 61 Instruction operation using Cirrus aircraft and flight simulation equipment. The role supports primary, instrument, transition, currency, and proficiency training while maintaining a strong focus on safety, standardized instruction, student progression, and professional customer service.
Schedule
- Full-Time (Hourly)
- Overnight travel required as needed for flight instruction and pilot services
Responsibilities
- Provide flight and ground instruction for private, instrument, transition, proficiency, and discovery flights
- Deliver standardized, high-quality flight training in accordance with FAA regulations and company policies
- Maintain a high level of aircraft knowledge and instructional proficiency
- Adapt instructional techniques to meet individual student needs
- Provide professional customer service before, during, and after training events
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned students
- Escalate operational or student concerns to the Chief Flight Instructor
- Conduct pre-flight and post-flight inspections
- Fuel, service, and prepare aircraft for flight as required
- Maintain student scheduling and support timely training progression
- Complete ferry and reposition flights as needed
- Produce a minimum of 100 billable flight and ground instruction hours per month
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
- Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument (CFII)
- Commercial Pilot Certificate – Single Engine Land (CSEL)
- Instrument Rating
- FAA Class II Medical Certificate
- Minimum 750 hours total flight time
- Minimum 500 hours dual instruction given
- Minimum 250 hours G1000 experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum 100 hours Cirrus aircraft experience
- Additional G1000 experience
Benefits
- Healthcare Reimbursement Program
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k)
- Flight training and aircraft rental discounts
- Professional development opportunities