Part-Time CFI
- Job type
- Part Time
- Category
- Low Hours, Instructor
- Position
- Instructor
- Certificates
- FAA CFI, FAA CFII
- Pay
- USD 30–35 per hour
- Posted
- October 8, 2026
Position Summary
The Certified Flight Instructor provides flight and ground instruction to team members across a diverse fleet that includes electric trainers, piston aircraft, tailwheel aircraft, floatplanes, and multi engine airplanes. This Part 61 Instruction role focuses on safe, professional, and standardized flight training in support of electric aviation operations.
Schedule
- Part-time (non-exempt/hourly), year-round.
- Flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
Responsibilities
- Provide flight instruction under Part 61, aligned with company training standards.
- Conduct dual instruction, proficiency flights, and evaluation flights for pilots of varying experience.
- Conduct discovery and non-instructional flight experiences for team members.
- Deliver ground instruction, briefings, and debriefings using standardized curricula.
- Support onboarding and engagement events; educate on training programs and safety culture.
- Participate in aircraft care, cleanliness, and operational readiness.
- Maintain accurate, timely training records.
Requirements
- Commercial Pilot Certificate – Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL).
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI).
- Instrument Instructor (CFII).
- High Performance and Complex endorsements.
- Valid Second-Class Medical Certificate.
- Valid U.S. driver's license.
- 500 total flight hours.
- 150 hours dual given.
Preferred Qualifications
- Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) – Airplane; 1,000+ total hours; 500+ dual given.
- Seaplane rating and instructional experience; tailwheel experience; MEI.
- Experience instructing in technically advanced (TAA) or electric aircraft.
- Prior corporate, test, or high-accountability flight operations.
Benefits
- Restricted and Performance Stock Units.
- Onsite healthcare (Vermont); medical, dental, and vision.
- Short- and long-term disability; paid parental leave.
- Daily lunch provided; flight lessons.