Cirrus Aircraft | Instructor

Cirrus Aircraft’s Mission is to deliver an aviation experience that is the pinnacle of innovation, quality, and safety to our customers. Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet™, the world’s first single engine Personal Jet and recipient of the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined performance, comfort and safety in aviation with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has passed nine million hours and over 170 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS® as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. Find out more at cirrusaircraft.com.

Cirrus offers a competitive benefits package and is dedicated to the advancement of general aviation. The Cirrus Flying Club offers employees and their family members the unique opportunity to obtain their private pilot’s license in the comfort of a Cirrus or rent a Cirrus for an impromptu adventure at a greatly reduced rate. We are committed to investing in the future of our employees and company by offering professional development and career progression opportunities and we engage employees by offering several employee and family events throughout the year, as well as the opportunity to take part in activity clubs and community events.

Job Summary

The Flight Instructor provides industry-leading, learner-centric flight training for the achievement of private pilot certificates, instrument ratings, advanced pilot certifications and ratings. To meet the demands of discerning customers who look for the absolute best, training is provided in iconic Cirrus Aircraft SR model airplanes at the premier Cirrus Services Centers. Training follows a structured syllabus with proprietary course material for streamlined training to support the learning process.

Ancillary duties include identifying and communicating pilot progression and opportunities, record keeping, safety management, flight planning and preparation, lesson planning and preparation, complex problem solving, mastery of subject matter material, and recommending process improvements.

Duties include acting as pilot in command of Cirrus Aircraft airplane while performing 14 CFR part 91 corporate flight operations (demonstration, repositioning, and post-maintenance flights) when needed, flight reviews, proficiency checks, and other similar pilot and flight instructor duties. The Cirrus Flight Instructor reports to the onsite Flight Operations leader.

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Flight Instructor - Providing the highest level of flight instruction to our customer with a focus on airmanship and Safety of Flight.
• Ambassador – As a part of a bigger team and working in a complex environment being able to exemplify our Services Essentials and Guiding Principles is a must.
• Customer Service – Own and taking personal responsibility for the successful outcome of your assigned customers.
• Regulations - Comply and maintain a healthy knowledge of all applicable FAA recommendations and regulations, Company Flight Operations Manual, and Company Policies.
• An Expert – Overtime we require all instructors to become subject matter experts (SME) in their field. Maintain a high level of understanding and knowledge of our SR2X series airplanes. Support our non-pilot employees with any aviation related inquires.
• Administration – Cirrus Aircraft and the FAA require us to maintain proper record keeping in a timely manner.
• Pilot – At times we may need our flight instructors to support other business needs: demonstration, repositioning, and post-maintenance flights, etc.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• FAA Flight Instructor Certificate (required)
• Airplane Single Engine
• Instrument
• FAA Pilot Certificate (required)
• Commercial Airplane Single Engine Land
• Instrument Airplane
• FAA Second-class Airman Medical Certificate or higher (required)
• Flight experience (Option A or B required)
• A - SR2X Flight Time
• 1,000 hours of flight instructor experience
• 350 hours of flight time in a Cirrus Aircraft airplane
• B - No SR2X Flight Time
• 2,000 hours of flight instructor experience
• 300 hours of flight time in Technically Advanced Airplanes (TAA)
• CSIP or TCI status (preferred)
• IFR in congested airspace, mountain flying, extensive IMC, international flight, and night experience (preferred)

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Proven record of successful flight instruction commensurate with experience required
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills required
• Courseware development experience is preferred
• Presentation skills
• Professional appearance
• Identify and effectively communicate pilot progression, deficiencies, barriers, and needs using the common language of the Fundamentals of Instruction

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.