Flight Safety International | Instructor

Flight Instructor (Rotorcraft)

About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and a leading supplier of flight simulators, visual systems, and displays to commercial, government, and military organizations. The company provides comprehensive training programs for pilots, technicians, and other aviation professionals from across the globe. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and delivers award-winning maintenance training at numerous Learning Centers and training locations worldwide.

Purpose of Position

A Flight Instructor at FlightSafety International delivers exceptional ground and simulator flight instruction. This role is crucial in ensuring training adheres to stringent aviation regulations and FlightSafety’s established training principles.

Tasks and Responsibilities

This position specifically requires expertise in rotorcraft. Previous rotorcraft experience is a mandatory prerequisite. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• This position is a rotorcraft position. Previous rotorcraft experience is required.
• Conducting pilot ground and simulator training sessions for clients enrolled in core, specialty, or enrichment training courses.
• Developing and preparing training materials that effectively support training delivery, meeting client requirements and aligning with applicable curriculum standards.
• Evaluating and accurately measuring trainee progress, providing informed recommendations for qualification or necessary additional training.
• Completing precise and detailed training records specific to each client, contributing to their success in achieving requested objectives.
• Identifying potential client training issues proactively and seeking appropriate assistance before execution.
• Maintaining Instructor qualifications in strict accordance with all relevant regulatory requirements.

Minimum Experience

Qualified candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Ability and willingness to participate in FlightSafety’s DOT Drug and Alcohol testing program.
• Possession of an unrestricted Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate or an ICAO member state Airline Transport Pilot License.
• If no ATP, 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 required.
• Preferred experience includes training under FAR Part 135, FAR Part 121, or military training environments.
• A minimum of 2,500 hours of total flight time is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of aviation safety standards and best practices.
• Solid understanding of common aviation regulations.
• Proven ability to effectively manage classes and deliver engaging instruction.
• Demonstrated first-level facilitation skills.
• Possession of first-level customer service skills.
• Ability to be receptive to coaching and feedback to support continuous professional development.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The role requires the ability to use hands for controls and manipulation; reach with hands and arms; and communicate effectively through speech and hearing. Tasks may involve standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and tasting or smelling. Specific physical demands include the ability to reach, exert pressure, and manipulate rudder/anti-torque controls with both feet; reach and manipulate controls within the simulator from the instructor chair; enter and exit the simulator via a ramp; move between instructor station, screen, and podium in a classroom; and exit a malfunctioned simulator in a potentially severely pitched attitude. Specific vision abilities needed are 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.

The work environment frequently involves working near moving mechanical parts. The employee may occasionally work in high, precarious places, outside weather conditions, and may be exposed to wet/humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, toxic/caustic chemicals, extreme temperatures, risk of electrical shock, radiation, and vibration.

FlightSafety 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.