Bridge Air | Instructor

Certified Flight Instructor

Bridge Air, Republic Airways' flight-training academy, is seeking a Certified Flight Instructor for its facility in Glendale, Arizona. This role involves delivering comprehensive flight, simulator, and ground instruction, guiding student pilots through FAA Part 61 and Part 141 training programs, and ensuring adherence to all course standards and objectives.

About the Role

The Certified Flight Instructor is responsible for delivering flight, simulator, and ground instruction under FAA Part 61 and Part 141 regulations. Key duties include guiding student pilots through their training syllabus, ensuring they meet all course standards and objectives, meticulously documenting student progress, monitoring the airworthiness of training aircraft, and contributing to the development of curriculum and courseware. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the development of future aviators within a reputable flight-training academy.

Requirements

• An FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate with an Airplane Single-Engine Land rating.
• A current FAA Medical Certificate.
• Full working knowledge of all assigned curricula.
• Ability to apply effective instructional techniques in both classroom and flight environments.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and perform well in a classroom setting.
• Solid aircraft-piloting skills, including familiarity with and ability to perform required flight maneuvers and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and related administrative and operational procedures.
• Proficiency in computer skills.
• Exceptional customer-service skills.
• Ability to pass initial and ongoing drug and alcohol testing.
• Ability to clear a federal background check.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% of the time, including overnight and weekend travel.
• Flexibility to work flexible hours on short notice.

Qualifications

• Experience with the Garmin G3X avionics suite is preferred.
• An FAA Certified Flight Instructor certificate with Airplane Multi-Engine Land and Instrument ratings (CFI-ME/CFII) is preferred.