Flight Instructor
Cirrus Aircraft, the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet™, seeks a dedicated and skilled Flight Instructor to deliver industry-leading, learner-centric flight training to its esteemed customers. As the recipient of the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy and innovator of the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®), Cirrus Aircraft is committed to delivering an aviation experience that exemplifies innovation, quality, and safety.
The Flight Instructor provides training in iconic Cirrus Aircraft SR model airplanes at premier Cirrus Services Centers across the USA, following a structured syllabus with proprietary course material designed to streamline the learning process. The instructor reports to the Flight Operations Supervisor.
Responsibilities:
- Adheres to all industry and Cirrus-established safety procedures and policies while performing job duties.
- Provides excellent and professional customer service.
- Makes timely and accurate decisions regarding the safety of flight.
- Conducts training events according to program guidance and requirements.
- Provides flight and ground instruction per standards defined in Cirrus policy and procedure documents.
- Meticulously records all training event activities and results in pilot training records.
- Recommends students for FAA written and practical tests.
- Assesses pilot performance in the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains for each training event.
- Discovers opportunities to customize training events to fit individual student needs.
- Acts as pilot in command of Cirrus aircraft while performing corporate flight missions, ferry flights, internal training flights, and demonstration flights.
- Performs normal pre-flight and post-flight inspections, cleaning, fueling, oil addition, and de-icing fluid application; updates chart subscriptions.
- Continuously learns the latest developments in the Cirrus Aircraft line of aircraft products.
- Processes and maintains a deep level of aircraft knowledge and exemplifies a model aviator, flight instructor, and Cirrus representative.
- Maintains communication with students as required pre- and post-training.
- Enhances flight safety by providing excellent, high-quality, and standardized flight and ground instruction.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- One year of pilot experience required.
- 350 dual given hours or 250 dual given hours in Cirrus required.
- Current FAA Flight Instructor Certificate (Airplane Single Engine and Instrument Airplane).
- FAA Pilot Certificate: Commercial Airplane Single Engine Land and Instrument Airplane.
- Current Second-class Airman Medical Certificate or higher.
- IFR in congested airspace, mountain flying, extensive IMC, international flight, and night experience preferred.
Competencies:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:
- Communicates Effectively
- Manages Complexity
- Collaborates
- Decision Quality
- Situational Adaptability
- Ensures Accountability
- Develops Talent
Cirrus Aircraft offers a competitive benefits package dedicated to the advancement of general aviation. Benefits include:
- 401(k) Plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting.
- Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options.
- Free Health Tracking with rewards for meeting health goals.
- Generous PTO: 120 hours accrued within the first year.
- Employee Referral Bonus.
- Career Development: Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.
- Exclusive Discounts.
- Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations.
Cirrus Aircraft is dedicated to a drug-free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity.