Flight Instructor Position at FlightSafety International
FlightSafety International, the world’s premier professional aviation training company, is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Flight Instructor to join our team. We provide training for pilots, technicians, and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories, operating the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training centers.
Purpose of Position:
The Flight Instructor plays a vital role in delivering exceptional ground and simulator flight instruction, adhering to stringent aviation regulations and FlightSafety Training principles.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive ground and simulator training for clients enrolled in core, specialty, or enrichment training courses.
- Develop and prepare training materials that align with client needs and adhere to the applicable curriculum.
- Evaluate and measure trainee progress, recommending qualification or additional training as necessary.
- Maintain accurate training records for each client, facilitating their success in achieving desired objectives.
- Proactively identify client training issues and seek assistance before execution.
- Uphold Instructor qualifications in accordance with all relevant regulatory requirements.
Minimum Experience:
- Must be willing and able to participate in FlightSafety’s DOT Drug and Alcohol testing program.
- Possess an unrestricted ATP certificate or an ICAO member state Airline Transport Pilot License.
- In the absence of an ATP, must meet the requirements outlined in 14 CFR part 61.153 and 14 CFR part 61.64, excluding any Supervised Operating Experience (SOE) limitations.
- A minimum of one unrestricted PIC type rating is mandatory.
- Preferred: Experience in FAR Part 135, FAR Part 121, or military training.
- Preferred: 2,500 hours of total flight time.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Comprehensive knowledge of aviation safety standards and practices.
- Thorough understanding of common aviation regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage classes and deliver engaging instruction.
- First-level facilitation skills for interactive learning environments.
- First-level customer service skills for providing exceptional client experiences.
- Openness to coaching and feedback to continuously enhance development.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The role requires the ability to perform the following physical tasks:
- Reach, exert pressure, and manipulate rudder controls and/or anti-torque using both feet.
- Reach and manipulate numerous controls within the Simulator device from the Instructor's chair.
- Enter and exit the Simulator device via the provided ramp.
- Move between the Instructor station, screen, and podium while instructing in the classroom.
- Exit from a malfunctioned Simulator while the device is in a severely pitched attitude.
Specific vision abilities required include:
- Close vision
- Distance vision
- Color vision
- Peripheral vision
- Depth perception
- Ability to adjust focus
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The work environment may involve exposure to:
- Moving mechanical parts
- High, precarious places
- Outside weather conditions
- Wet and/or humid conditions
- Fumes or airborne particles
- Toxic or caustic chemicals
- Extreme cold
- Extreme heat
- Risk of electrical shock
- Risk of radiation
- Vibration
Equal Opportunity Employer:
FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.