Flight Instructor
Cirrus Aircraft, the recognized global leader in personal aviation and maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet™, seeks a highly skilled and motivated Flight Instructor to deliver industry-leading, learner-centric flight training to its discerning customers. The Flight Instructor will provide instruction in iconic Cirrus Aircraft SF model airplanes at premier Cirrus Services Centers across the USA, following a structured syllabus with proprietary course material designed for streamlined training.
The Flight Instructor is responsible for providing flight and ground instruction per standards defined in Cirrus policy and procedure documents. Primary duties include instruction in the SF50 platform, including Part 142 instruction for the type rating and recurrent training (Knoxville only), and Part 61 instruction for supervised operating experience and instrument proficiency checks. General duties include acting as pilot in command of Cirrus aircraft while performing 14 CFR part 91 corporate flight operations (demonstration, repositioning, and post-maintenance flights) when needed, flight reviews, proficiency checks, and other similar pilot and flight instructor duties. Ancillary duties include identifying and communicating pilot progression and opportunities, record keeping, safety management, flight planning and preparation, lesson planning and preparation, complex problem solving, mastery of subject matter material, and recommending process improvements. The Flight Instructor reports to the Flight Operations Supervisor.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Adhere to all industry and Cirrus-established safety procedures and policies when performing job duties.
- Provide excellent and professional customer service.
- Make timely and accurate decisions regarding safety of flight.
- Conduct training events following program guidance and requirements.
- Meticulously record all training event activities and results in pilot training records.
- Recommend students for FAA written and practical tests.
- Assess pilot performance in the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains for each training event.
- Discover opportunities to customize training events to fit individual student needs.
- Act as pilot in command of Cirrus aircraft while performing corporate flight missions, ferry flights, internal training flights, and demonstration flights.
- Perform normal pre-flight and post-flight inspections, clean, fuel, add oil and de-ice fluid, update chart subscriptions, etc.
- Maintain continuous learning of the latest developments in the Cirrus Aircraft line of aircraft products.
- Process and maintain a deep level of aircraft knowledge and be a model aviator, flight instructor, and Cirrus representative.
- Maintain communication with students as required pre- and post-training.
- Enhance flight safety by providing excellent, high quality, and standardized flight and ground instruction.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Three years of pilot experience required.
- 1000 dual given hours or 750 dual given hours in Cirrus required.
- SF50 Type rating required (Cirrus will provide for the right candidate); ATP certificate preferred.
- Meet ATP Single Engine requirements as outlined in FAR 61.159 (1500 total time, 500 XC, 100 Night, 75 Instrument, 250 Airplane PIC).
- 100 Hours turbine time or experience currently employed as a pilot by Cirrus Aircraft.
- Current FAA Flight Instructor Certificate (Airplane Single engine and Instrument Airplane).
- Hold 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:
- Communicates Effectively.
- Manages Complexity.
- Collaborates.
- Decision Quality.
- Situational Adaptability.
- Ensures Accountability.
- Develops Talent.
Ensures Exceptional Customer Service:
- Energizes the Cirrus Service Essentials.
- Strives to improve service performance.
- Anticipates guests’ needs and responds promptly.
- Displays guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service, and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations.
- Handles guest requests, problems, and complaints.
Cirrus Aircraft offers a competitive benefits package and is dedicated to the advancement of general aviation. Benefits include a 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match, employer-paid coverages, comprehensive health coverage, free health tracking, generous PTO, employee referral bonus, career development opportunities, exclusive discounts, and community and engagement activities.
This position is located in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Cirrus Aircraft is dedicated to a drug-free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity.