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