Flight Instructor - [Location, e.g., Scottsdale, AZ]

Overview

This position offers an exciting opportunity for a skilled and passionate aviator to join a leading team as a Flight Instructor. The Flight Instructor is responsible for delivering industry-leading, learner-centric flight training to customers, utilizing a structured syllabus and proprietary course materials to facilitate a streamlined and effective learning process.

Key Responsibilities

The Flight Instructor's duties encompass a range of instructional and operational tasks, including but not limited to:

Providing high-quality flight and ground instruction in accordance with established standards and procedures.
Adhering strictly to all industry and company safety procedures and policies.
Maintaining meticulous and accurate records of all training activities and student progression.
Assessing pilot performance across psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains during each training event.
Customizing training events to effectively meet the unique needs of individual students.
Identifying and communicating student progression, potential challenges, and opportunities for advancement.
Acting as Pilot in Command for various Part 91 corporate flight operations, such as demonstration flights, repositioning, post-maintenance checks, ferry flights, and internal training flights, as required.
Conducting flight reviews, proficiency checks, and other related pilot and instructor duties.
Performing essential pre-flight and post-flight tasks, including inspections, cleaning, fueling, adding fluids, and updating navigation data.
Engaging in continuous learning to maintain mastery of subject matter, including the latest developments in aircraft products.
Serving as a model aviator, flight instructor, and company representative, processing and maintaining deep aircraft knowledge.
Maintaining effective communication with students before and after training events.
Contributing to enhanced flight safety through excellent, standardized instruction.
Participating in safety management processes, flight planning, and preparation.
Planning and preparing comprehensive lessons.
Solving complex problems encountered during training and operations.
Identifying and recommending process improvements.

This job description is not exhaustive and other duties may be assigned as needed. The role may require work beyond standard business hours.

Qualifications

To successfully perform the essential functions of this role, a candidate must possess the following qualifications and demonstrate specific competencies:

A current FAA Flight Instructor Certificate with Airplane Single Engine and Instrument Airplane ratings.
A current FAA Pilot Certificate with Commercial Airplane Single Engine Land and Instrument Airplane ratings.
A current Second-class Airman Medical Certificate or higher.
A minimum of 350 total instruction hours or 250 Cirrus instruction hours is required.
Experience with IFR in congested airspace, mountain flying, extensive IMC, international flight, and night operations is preferred.

Demonstrated competencies should include:

Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers clear, multi-mode communications tailored to different audiences.
Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex information to solve problems effectively.
Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works cooperatively with others to achieve shared objectives.
Decision Quality: Makes sound and timely decisions that support organizational progress.
Situational Adaptability: Adjusts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting situational demands.
Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for meeting commitments.
Develops Talent: Supports the growth of others to meet both their career goals and organizational needs.

Benefits

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well-being, growth, and engagement, including:

401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% immediate vesting.
Employer-paid coverages, including group term life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
Comprehensive health coverage options (medical, vision, dental) with dependent coverage available.
Free health tracking programs offering rewards for achieving health goals.
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), with 120 hours accrued within the first year.
Employee Referral Bonus program.
Opportunities for career development through tuition reimbursement and professional growth initiatives.
Exclusive access to partner and marketplace discounts.
Participation in company and employee clubs across various locations, fostering community and engagement.

Location

This position is based in Scottsdale, AZ. The Phoenix area offers a vibrant quality of life, blending economic growth with abundant cultural opportunities and recreational areas. Candidates will find a dynamic environment ranging from pedestrian-friendly urban cores to small-town communities, complemented by surrounding mountains ideal for outdoor activities like hiking and biking.

The company is dedicated to a drug-free work environment and promotes equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.