Cirrus Aircraft | SF50 Instructor

About Cirrus Aircraft

Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation, dedicated to delivering an aviation experience that embodies the pinnacle of innovation, quality, and safety. Founded in 1984, Cirrus redefined performance, comfort, and safety in aviation with the introduction of the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®), the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. The company is the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet™, the world’s first single-engine Personal Jet, which received the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy. With over nine million hours of worldwide flight time and more than 250 lives saved by CAPS®, Cirrus Aircraft continues to lead the industry.

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

Job Summary

The Flight Instructor 4 provides industry-leading, learner-centric flight training to Cirrus customers. This role involves delivering training in iconic Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet aircraft at premier Cirrus Services Centers across the USA, catering to discerning customers who expect the highest standards. Training follows a structured syllabus with proprietary course materials designed to streamline the learning process.

Primary Duties

• Instructing primarily on the SF50 platform.
• Conducting Part 142 instruction for type rating and recurrent training (specifically in Knoxville).
• Providing Part 61 instruction for supervised operating experience and instrument proficiency checks.

General Duties

• Acting as Pilot in Command of Cirrus aircraft for 14 CFR Part 91 corporate flight operations, including demonstration, repositioning, and post-maintenance flights, as needed.
• Performing flight reviews, proficiency checks, and other related pilot and flight instructor duties.
• Reporting to the Flight Operations Supervisor.

Ancillary Duties

• Identifying and communicating pilot progression and development opportunities.
• Maintaining meticulous records.
• Supporting safety management initiatives.
• Performing flight planning and preparation.
• Conducting lesson planning and preparation.
• Engaging in complex problem solving.
• Maintaining mastery of subject matter material.
• Recommending process improvements.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Adhering to all industry and Cirrus safety procedures and policies.
• Providing excellent and professional customer service.
• Making timely and accurate decisions regarding safety of flight.
• Conducting training events in accordance with program guidance and requirements.
• Providing flight and ground instruction according to standards defined in Cirrus policy and procedure documents.
• Meticulously recording all training event activities and results in pilot training records.
• Recommending students for FAA written and practical tests.
• Assessing pilot performance across psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains for each training event.
• Identifying opportunities to customize training events to meet individual student needs.
• Acting as Pilot in Command for corporate flight missions, ferry flights, internal training flights, and demonstration flights.
• Performing normal pre-flight and post-flight inspections, aircraft cleaning, fueling, oil checks, de-icing fluid replenishment, and chart subscription updates.
• Engaging in continuous learning regarding the latest developments in the Cirrus Aircraft product line.
• Maintaining a deep level of aircraft knowledge and serving as a model aviator, flight instructor, and Cirrus representative.
• Maintaining required communication with students before and after training.
• Enhancing flight safety through the provision of excellent, high-quality, and standardized flight and ground instruction.
• Performing all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this role successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Three years of pilot experience required.
• 1000 dual given hours or 750 dual given hours in Cirrus aircraft required.
• SF50 Type Rating required (will be provided for the right candidate); ATP certificate preferred.
• Meets 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 currently employed as a pilot by Cirrus Aircraft experience 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.
• Possesses a current Second-class Airman Medical Certificate or higher.
• Experience with IFR in congested airspace, mountain flying, extensive IMC, international flight, and night operations preferred.

Competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications conveying a clear understanding of different audiences' unique needs.
• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high-quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to solve problems effectively.
• 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.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Develops Talent: Develops people to meet their career goals and the organization's objectives.
• Ensures Exceptional Customer Service: Energizes Cirrus Service Essentials, strives to improve service performance, anticipates guest needs, responds promptly, displays hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service, creates a positive atmosphere, and handles guest requests, problems, and complaints effectively.

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 plans, with additional dependent coverage options.
• 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 the well-being, growth, and enjoyment of employees at Cirrus.

Location

This opportunity is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. Chosen as the location for the Vision Center Campus, the hub of Cirrus' customer experience activities, Knoxville offers a vibrant downtown and a plethora of outdoor activities, surrounded by the Smoky Mountains and home to the Tennessee River. It provides a unique combination of live music, culture, outdoor adventures, and acclaimed cuisine. Knoxville has been recognized as a “Top 10 Destination on the Rise” by Trip Advisor.

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.

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