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Flight Instructor - Cirrus Aircraft

About Cirrus Aircraft

Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation, dedicated to delivering an unparalleled aviation experience defined by innovation, quality, and safety. The company is renowned for producing the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the groundbreaking Vision Jet™, the world's first single-engine personal jet. Since its founding in 1984, Cirrus Aircraft has consistently redefined aviation standards with transformative technologies such as the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®). With millions of flight hours logged globally, CAPS® has been instrumental in ensuring the safe return of countless individuals to their families.

Cirrus Aircraft fosters a culture committed to the advancement of general aviation and offers competitive benefits. The Cirrus Flying Club provides employees and their families unique opportunities to obtain pilot licenses and rent Cirrus aircraft at preferential rates. The company actively invests in employee development through professional growth programs and engaging employee and family events.

Job Summary

The Flight Instructor is responsible for delivering exceptional, customer-focused flight training in iconic Cirrus Aircraft SR models at premier Cirrus Service Centers across the United States. This role operates within a structured syllabus utilizing proprietary course materials to optimize the learning process for discerning clientele.

Key responsibilities include serving as Pilot in Command for corporate flight operations under 14 CFR Part 91, encompassing demonstration, repositioning, and post-maintenance flights, as well as conducting flight reviews and proficiency checks. The Flight Instructor reports to the Flight Operations Supervisor.

Ancillary duties involve identifying and communicating pilot development opportunities, meticulous record-keeping, contributing to safety management initiatives, comprehensive flight planning and preparation, lesson planning, complex problem-solving, maintaining subject matter expertise, and recommending process enhancements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere strictly to all industry and Cirrus established safety procedures and policies.
• Provide outstanding and professional customer service.
• Make timely and accurate safety-of-flight decisions.
• Conduct training events in accordance with program guidance and requirements.
• Deliver flight and ground instruction according to defined Cirrus policy and procedure standards.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all training activities and outcomes.
• Recommend students for FAA written and practical tests.
• Assess pilot performance across psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains during training events.
• Identify opportunities to tailor training to meet individual student needs.
• Act as Pilot in Command for Cirrus aircraft during corporate flight missions, ferry flights, internal training, and demonstration flights.
• Perform routine pre-flight and post-flight inspections, aircraft cleaning, fueling, oil checks, de-icing fluid replenishment, and chart subscription updates.
• Maintain continuous learning regarding the latest developments in the Cirrus Aircraft product line.
• Demonstrate a profound understanding of aircraft systems and serve as a model aviator, instructor, and Cirrus representative.
• Maintain effective communication with students pre- and post-training.
• Enhance flight safety through the delivery of high-quality, standardized flight and ground instruction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must demonstrate the ability to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

• Minimum of one year of pilot experience.
• A minimum of 350 dual given hours, or 250 dual given hours specifically in Cirrus aircraft.
• Current FAA Flight Instructor Certificate.
• Certifications required: Airplane Single Engine, Instrument Airplane.
• Possess a current FAA Pilot Certificate with Commercial Airplane Single Engine Land and Instrument Airplane ratings.
• Hold a current Second-Class Airman Medical Certificate or higher.
• Preference for experience in IFR in congested airspace, mountain flying, extensive IMC, international flight, and night operations.

Competencies

• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of unique audience needs.
• Manages Complexity: Interprets complex, high-volume, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works effectively with others to achieve shared objectives.
• Decision Quality: Makes sound and timely decisions that drive organizational progress.
• Situational Adaptability: Adjusts approach and demeanor in real-time to align with shifting situational demands.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for meeting commitments.
• Develops Talent: Cultivates individual and team capabilities to meet both career aspirations and organizational goals.

Benefits

Cirrus Aircraft offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well-being and professional growth:

• 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting.
• Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, and dental insurance, with options for dependent coverage.
• Free Health Tracking: Includes rewards for achieving health goals.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): 120 hours accrued within the first year.
• Employee Referral Bonus: For referring qualified candidates.
• Career Development: Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and professional growth.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access to partner and marketplace discounts.
• Community & Engagement: Participation in company and employee clubs at various locations.

Location

Knoxville, Tennessee: Chosen as the site for our Vision Center Campus, Knoxville is a vibrant city renowned for its stunning natural surroundings, including the Smoky Mountains and the Tennessee River. It offers a wealth of outdoor recreational activities and a dynamic downtown cultural scene, featuring live music, arts, and acclaimed cuisine. Knoxville has been recognized as a Top 10 Destination on the Rise by TripAdvisor.

Additional Information

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required 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 Aircraft is committed to a drug-free work environment and promotes 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.