Flight Instructor

Position Summary

The Flight Instructor provides flight and ground instruction to student pilots enrolled in various pilot training courses. This Instruction role emphasizes safety and risk mitigation while managing assigned student training portfolios, monitoring progress, maintaining training records, and preparing students for flight evaluations.

Schedule

• Per diem.
• Any shift.
• Flight instruction limited to a maximum of eight hours per day.
• Overnight and night flights may be required.
• Up to 50% travel.
• Assigned up to 10 students, with a minimum of three lessons per week for each assigned student.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate assigned students throughout their training.
• Provide flight and ground instruction as assigned.
• Maintain student training records and required documentation.
• Maintain instructional standards in accordance with school requirements and Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Attend mandatory standardization training and perform Solo Monitor duties when required.
• Prepare course outlines, study materials, and instructional procedures for basic, advanced, and instrument ground school.
• Provide instruction on aircraft construction, Federal Aviation Regulations, radio navigation, and other applicable subjects.
• Demonstrate aircraft components, instruments, and aircraft-control techniques using synthetic instrument trainers.
• Observe students during training flights to evaluate application of classroom instruction and regulatory compliance.
• Test and evaluate student progress through written tests, performance evaluations, and oral interviews.
• Complete weekly scheduling functions and daily student progress reports.
• Prepare students for flight evaluations through training and feedback.

Requirements

• Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) Certificate.
• FAA Third Class Medical Certificate.
• High school diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument (CFII) Certificate.
• Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI) Certificate.
• FAA Second Class Medical Certificate.
• Active pursuit of an undergraduate degree.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement/employee scholarship.