Flight Safety International | Instructor

Flight Instructor

Purpose of the Position

FlightSafety International is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Flight Instructor to deliver exceptional ground and simulator flight instruction. This pivotal role ensures that all training adheres strictly to international aviation regulations and FlightSafety's rigorous training principles, fostering the development of competent and confident aviation professionals.

Key Responsibilities

The Flight Instructor's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting comprehensive pilot ground and simulator training for clients enrolled in core, specialty, or enrichment courses.
• Developing and preparing high-quality training materials that effectively support training delivery, aligning with client needs and applicable curriculum standards.
• Evaluating and meticulously measuring trainee progress, subsequently recommending individuals for qualification or proposing additional, tailored training as required.
• Maintaining accurate and detailed training records for each client, thereby facilitating their success in achieving specific training objectives.
• Proactively identifying potential client training issues and seeking appropriate assistance or guidance prior to instruction execution.
• Ensuring continuous compliance with all regulatory requirements by maintaining up-to-date Instructor qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• While specific educational requirements are not stipulated for this role, candidates must demonstrate a profound understanding of aviation principles and instructional techniques.

Experience

• Must be able and willing to participate in FlightSafety’s Department of Transportation (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.
• If an ATP certificate is not held, candidates must meet the requirements outlined in:
  • 14 CFR part 61.153
  • 14 CFR part 61.64 without a Supervised Operating Experience (SOE) limitation.
• A minimum of one unrestricted Pilot-In-Command (PIC) type rating is required.
• Preferred: Prior experience in FAR Part 135, FAR Part 121, or military training environments.
• Preferred: A minimum of 2,500 hours of total flight time.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of aviation safety standards and best practices.
• Thorough understanding of common aviation regulations.
• Exceptional ability to manage classroom dynamics and deliver effective instruction.
• Proficient first-level facilitation skills to engage and guide trainees.
• Demonstrated first-level customer service skills, ensuring a positive training experience.
• Openness to coaching and constructive feedback, actively supporting continuous professional development.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This role necessitates a range of physical abilities and adaptability to various work environments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands for fine motor tasks, handle controls, reach with arms, and engage in verbal communication and hearing. The employee may also be required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and utilize sensory perception (taste or smell).

Specific physical requirements include:

• Ability to reach, exert pressure, and manipulate rudder controls and/or anti-torque with both feet.
• Capability to reach and manipulate numerous controls within a simulator device from the instructor's chair.
• Proficiency in entering and exiting the simulator device via the provided ramp.
• Agility to move between the instructor station, screen, and podium while conducting classroom instruction.
• Capacity to exit a malfunctioned simulator even when the device is in a severely pitched attitude.
• Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. Occasional exposure may include high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold or heat; risk of electrical shock or radiation; and vibration.

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, disability, or protected veteran status.