Flight Instructor Position at FlightSafety International
FlightSafety International, the world's leading provider of aviation training and simulation solutions, seeks a highly motivated and experienced Flight Instructor to join its team.
Purpose of Position:
The Flight Instructor will deliver exceptional ground and simulator flight instruction to clients, ensuring adherence to aviation regulations and FlightSafety Training principles.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive pilot ground and simulator training for clients enrolled in core, specialty, and enrichment training courses.
- Develop and prepare training materials that align with client needs and adhere to applicable curricula.
- Evaluate trainee progress, providing constructive feedback and recommending qualifications or additional training as necessary.
- Maintain detailed training records specific to each client, contributing to their success in achieving desired objectives.
- Identify client training issues proactively and seek assistance when required.
- Maintain current instructor qualifications in accordance with regulatory standards.
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.
- If lacking an ATP certificate, must meet the requirements of:
- 14 CFR part 61.153
- 14 CFR part 61.64 without a Supervised Operating Experience (SOE) limitation.
- A minimum of one unrestricted PIC type rating.
- 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.
- Familiarity with common aviation regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and teach diverse groups.
- Strong facilitation skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Receptiveness to coaching and feedback for professional development.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The Flight Instructor will be regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and communicate verbally. The position may involve standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, tasting, or smelling.
Essential Physical Requirements:
- Reach, exert pressure, and manipulate rudder controls and/or anti-torque with 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 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, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Regular lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and frequent lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.
- Frequent work near moving mechanical parts.
- Potential exposure to 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, and vibration.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
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.