FlightSafety International, the world's leading professional aviation training company, seeks a highly qualified Flight Instructor to deliver exceptional ground and simulator flight instruction. This role is crucial in upholding the company's commitment to excellence in aviation training. The Flight Instructor will adhere to all aviation regulations and FlightSafety training principles, contributing to the development of highly skilled aviation professionals.
Purpose of Position:
The Flight Instructor delivers exceptional ground and simulator flight instruction in accordance with aviation regulations and FlightSafety Training principles.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Conduct pilot ground and simulator training for clients receiving core, specialty, or enrichment training courses.
- Develop and prepare training materials that support training delivery to meet client needs in accordance with the applicable curriculum.
- Evaluate and measure trainee progress, recommending candidates for qualification or additional training.
- Complete accurate training records for each client, ensuring their success in achieving training objectives.
- Identify client training issues and seek assistance prior to execution.
- Maintain Instructor qualifications in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Minimum Experience:
- Must be able and willing to participate in FlightSafety’s DOT Drug and Alcohol testing program.
- An unrestricted ATP certificate, or an ICAO member state Airline Transport Pilot License is required.
- If an ATP certificate is not held, the candidate 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 includes FAR Part 135, FAR Part 121, or military training background.
- A preferred minimum of 2,500 hours of total flight time is desired.
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 instruction.
- Possesses first-level facilitation and customer service skills.
- Must be coachable and receptive to feedback to support professional development.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The role requires regular use of hands for fine motor skills, reaching, and communication. The employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and may taste or smell. Physical abilities must allow for reaching and manipulating rudder controls and other simulator controls, and entering and exiting simulator devices. The role also requires the ability to move between the instructor station, screen, and podium during classroom instruction and to exit a malfunctioning simulator safely. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to lift up to 10 pounds regularly, and up to 25 pounds occasionally.
The work environment may involve exposure to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, and varied weather conditions. The employee may occasionally be exposed to wet or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, chemicals, extreme temperatures, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation, and vibration.
FlightSafety International is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled and is committed to creating an inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.