FlightSafety International - Flight Instructor
FlightSafety International, the world’s premier professional aviation training organization, seeks a highly skilled Flight Instructor to deliver exceptional ground and simulator flight instruction. The successful candidate will adhere to all aviation regulations and FlightSafety's established training principles.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive ground and simulator training for clients enrolled in core, specialty, or enrichment courses.
- Develop and prepare client-specific training materials aligned with curriculum requirements.
- Evaluate trainee progress, providing recommendations for qualification or further training.
- Maintain meticulous training records for each client, ensuring successful objective attainment.
- Proactively identify and address client training challenges, seeking support as needed.
- Uphold all instructor qualifications according to regulatory mandates.
Qualifications:
- Must successfully complete FlightSafety's DOT Drug and Alcohol testing program.
- Possession of an unrestricted Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate, or an equivalent ICAO member state Airline Transport Pilot License is required.
- Candidates without an ATP certificate must meet the requirements of 14 CFR part 61.153 and 14 CFR part 61.64 without a Supervised Operating Experience (SOE) limitation.
- A minimum of one unrestricted PIC type rating is necessary.
- Preferred: Experience in FAR Part 135, FAR Part 121 operations, or military training.
- Preferred: 2,500 hours of total flight time.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Comprehensive knowledge of aviation safety standards and best practices.
- Thorough understanding of relevant aviation regulations.
- Proven ability to effectively manage training classes and deliver instruction.
- Demonstrated first-level facilitation and customer service skills.
- Willingness to accept coaching and constructive feedback for continuous professional development.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The position requires a wide range of physical motion, including reaching, manipulating controls, and entering/exiting simulators. The ability to lift up to 25 pounds frequently and 10 pounds regularly is essential. The work environment may include exposure to moving mechanical parts, high places, varying weather conditions, fumes, chemicals, and potential hazards such as electrical shock and vibration. Specific vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception are required.
FlightSafety International is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.