Flight Instructor (Bilingual - Spanish/English)

Cirrus Aircraft is dedicated to delivering an aviation experience that is the pinnacle of innovation, quality, and safety. As the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet™, Cirrus Aircraft has redefined performance, comfort, and safety since 1984 with groundbreaking innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®). With over 16 million flight hours logged on Cirrus aircraft worldwide and over 250 lives saved by CAPS®, the company is a pioneer in aviation safety.

Cirrus Aircraft offers a competitive benefits package and is committed to the advancement of general aviation. Employees and their families have the unique opportunity to obtain a private pilot’s license through the Cirrus Flying Club or rent a Cirrus aircraft at a reduced rate. The company invests in employee futures through professional development, career progression opportunities, and fosters engagement with various employee and family events, activity clubs, and community involvement.

Job Summary:

Cirrus Aircraft seeks a highly skilled Flight Instructor fluent in both Spanish and English to provide industry-leading, learner-centric flight training to its discerning customers. Training is conducted 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 Flight Instructor acts as pilot in command for 14 CFR part 91 corporate flight operations (including demonstration, repositioning, and post-maintenance flights) as needed. Responsibilities also include conducting flight reviews, proficiency checks, and other pilot and flight instructor duties. The instructor reports to the Flight Operations Supervisor.

Ancillary duties involve identifying and communicating pilot progression opportunities, maintaining meticulous records, contributing to safety management, conducting thorough flight and lesson planning, demonstrating mastery of subject matter, and recommending process improvements.

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

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Adheres to all industry and Cirrus established safety procedures and policies.
Provides excellent and professional customer service.
Makes timely and accurate decisions regarding safety of flight.
Conducts training events following program guidance and requirements.
Provides flight and ground instruction according to 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 across psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains for each training event.
Identifies opportunities to customize training events to fit individual student needs.
Acts as pilot in command of Cirrus aircraft for corporate flight missions, ferry flights, internal training flights, and demonstration flights.
Performs normal pre-flight and post-flight inspections, cleans, fuels, adds oil and de-ice fluid, and updates chart subscriptions.
Maintains continuous learning regarding the latest developments in the Cirrus Aircraft line of products.
Processes and maintains a deep level of aircraft knowledge, serving as 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 all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily.

One year of pilot experience required.
350 hours of dual given instruction, or 250 hours of dual given instruction in Cirrus aircraft required.
Holds a current FAA Flight Instructor Certificate with Airplane Single Engine and Instrument Airplane ratings.
Holds a current FAA Pilot Certificate with Commercial Airplane Single Engine Land and Instrument Airplane ratings.
Holds a current Second-class Airman Medical Certificate or higher.
Ability to instruct aviation in both Spanish and English.
Experience with IFR in congested airspace, mountain flying, extensive IMC, international flight, and night operations is preferred.

Competencies:

Successful candidates will demonstrate the following competencies:

Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications conveying a clear understanding of diverse audience needs.
Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high-quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Decision Quality: Makes good and timely decisions that advance organizational goals.
Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real-time to match shifting demands of different situations.
Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
Develops Talent: Develops people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals.

Benefits:

Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

401(k) Plan: 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, and dental options, with additional dependent coverage available.
Free Health Tracking: With rewards for meeting health goals.
Generous PTO: 120 hours accrued within the first year.
Employee Referral Bonus: For referring talented candidates.
Career Development: Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.
Exclusive Discounts: Access to partner and marketplace discounts.
Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations.

These benefits are designed to support employee well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus Aircraft.

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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer