13 March 2026

Cirrus Aircraft | Instructor

Duluth, MN, United States

Flight Instructor, Cirrus Flying Club

Location: Duluth, MN

Cirrus Aircraft is seeking a dedicated Flight Instructor to join its Flying Club in Duluth, MN. This role is instrumental in fostering a strong flying culture within Cirrus Aircraft by providing high-quality flight and ground instruction to employees who are members of the flying club. The position also involves contributing to the safety, recordkeeping, ramp operations, and fleet management of the Cirrus Flying Club.

Responsibilities include acting as Pilot in Command (PIC) for Cirrus aircraft during various operations such as 14 CFR Part 91 corporate flight operations, demonstration flights, and ferry flights as needed. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to adapt teaching methodologies to diverse student types and personalities.

Essential Duties:

  • Represent Cirrus Aircraft's corporate goals and safety standards by promoting the company's flying culture through flying club instruction.
  • Organize and conduct ground classes for private pilot, instrument, and commercial ratings in accordance with Cirrus Aircraft policies and FAA regulations.
  • Enhance flight safety by delivering excellent, standardized flight and ground instruction.
  • Develop and implement effective safety communication, recordkeeping, ramp operations, and fleet management procedures for the flying club.
  • Adapt teaching methods to maximize the value and effectiveness of each training session, working proficiently with all levels of Cirrus employees.
  • Maintain ongoing communication with students before and after training.
  • Escalate customer and internal pilot issues to the Lead Flight Instructor.
  • Assist with company standardization flights to ensure company pilots adhere to company standards.
  • Provide flight and ground instruction as defined by Cirrus policy and procedure documents.
  • Operate Cirrus aircraft in compliance with applicable regulations and company policies.
  • Make timely and accurate decisions regarding the safety of flight.
  • Manage travel expenses in accordance with Cirrus company policies.
  • Deliver exceptional and professional customer service.
  • Serve as Pilot in Command for corporate flight missions, ferry flights, internal training flights, and demonstration flights.
  • Conduct factory tours for customers during delivery and training processes.
  • Maintain in-depth aircraft knowledge and serve as a model aviator, flight instructor, and Cirrus representative.
  • Perform pre-flight and post-flight inspections, including aircraft cleaning, fueling, oil and de-ice fluid checks, and chart subscription updates.
  • Safely and efficiently maneuver aircraft on the Cirrus ramp using the flight operations tug.

Qualifications:

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

  • Current FAA Flight Instructor Certificate (Airplane Single Engine and Instrument Airplane).
  • Hold FAA Pilot Certificate with Commercial Airplane Single Engine Land and Instrument Airplane ratings.
  • Current Second-Class Airman Medical Certificate or higher.
  • Minimum of 150 total instruction hours or graduation from a Cirrus-approved flight training school.
  • Experience with IFR in congested airspace, mountain flying, extensive IMC, international flight, and night flying is preferred.

Competencies:

  • Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
  • 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 keep the organization moving forward.
  • 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.

Ensures Exceptional Customer Service:

  • Energizes the Cirrus Service Essentials.
  • Strives to improve service performance.
  • Anticipates guest needs and responds promptly.
  • Displays guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service, and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations.
  • Handles guest problems and complaints effectively.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities 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 dedicated 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.

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