Cirrus Aircraft | Instructor

Job Summary

Cirrus Aircraft seeks a Flight Instructor to provide industry-leading, learner-centric flight training to customers. Training is conducted in Cirrus Aircraft SR model airplanes using a structured syllabus and proprietary course material. Responsibilities include acting as pilot in command for corporate flight operations, flight reviews, proficiency checks, and other pilot and flight instructor duties. This role reports to the Flight Operations Supervisor.

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

Shift: Monday-Thursday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere to all industry and Cirrus established safety procedures and policies.
• Provide excellent and professional customer service.
• Make timely and accurate decisions regarding safety of flight.
• Conduct training events following program guidance and requirements.
• Provide flight and ground instruction per standards defined in Cirrus policy and procedure documents.
• Meticulously record all training event activities and results in pilot training records.
• Recommend students for FAA written and practical tests.
• Assess pilot performance in the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains for each training event.
• Identify opportunities to customize training events to fit individual student needs.
• Act as pilot in command of Cirrus aircraft for corporate flight missions, ferry flights, internal training flights, and demonstration flights.
• Perform normal pre-flight and post-flight inspections, clean, fuel, add oil and de-ice fluid, update chart subscriptions, etc.
• Engage in continuous learning of the latest developments in the Cirrus Aircraft line of aircraft products.
• Process and maintain a deep level of aircraft knowledge and serve as a model aviator, flight instructor, and Cirrus representative.
• Maintain communication with students as required pre- and post-training.
• Enhance flight safety by providing excellent, high quality, and standardized flight and ground instruction.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• One year of pilot experience required.
• 350 dual given hours or 250 dual given hours in Cirrus aircraft required.
• Current FAA Flight Instructor Certificate (Airplane Single Engine, Instrument Airplane).
• Hold FAA Pilot Certificate (Commercial Airplane Single Engine Land, Instrument Airplane).
• Current Second-class Airman Medical Certificate or higher.
• IFR in congested airspace, mountain flying, extensive IMC, international flight, and night experience preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Competencies

• Communicates Effectively
• Manages Complexity
• Collaborates
• Decision Quality
• Situational Adaptability
• Ensures Accountability
• Develops Talent