FlightSafety International stands as the world's foremost professional aviation training organization, renowned for its comprehensive flight instruction, advanced flight simulators, cutting-edge visual systems, and high-fidelity displays. The company proudly serves commercial, government, and military sectors globally, providing essential training for pilots, technicians, and various aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. With the world's largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training, FlightSafety operates a vast network of Learning Centers and training locations across the United States, Canada, France, and the United Kingdom.
Position Summary
FlightSafety International is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Flight Instructor to deliver exceptional ground and simulator flight instruction. This pivotal role ensures the highest standards of aviation training, adhering meticulously to both regulatory requirements and FlightSafety's established training principles.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive ground and simulator training for pilots across core, specialty, and enrichment courses.
Develop and meticulously prepare training materials to ensure effective delivery and align with client needs and applicable curricula.
Evaluate and objectively measure trainee progress, providing recommendations for qualification or additional instructional support.
Maintain precise and accurate training records for each client, facilitating their successful achievement of training objectives.
Proactively identify potential client training challenges and seek appropriate assistance before implementation.
Diligently maintain all required Instructor qualifications, ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards.
Required Qualifications
Willingness and ability 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 Airline Transport Pilot License issued by an ICAO member state.
Alternatively, for candidates without an ATP, compliance with the requirements of 14 CFR part 61.153 and 14 CFR part 61.64 without a Supervised Operating Experience (SOE) limitation is mandatory.
A minimum of one unrestricted Pilot-in-Command (PIC) type rating.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in FAR Part 135, FAR Part 121, or military training environments.
A minimum of 2,500 hours of total flight time.
Desired Skills and Attributes
Comprehensive knowledge of aviation safety standards and best practices.
Strong understanding of common aviation regulations.
Proven ability to effectively manage classrooms and deliver engaging instruction.
Foundational facilitation skills, capable of guiding group learning.
Excellent customer service acumen.
Receptiveness to constructive feedback and a commitment to continuous professional development.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
This role operates within a dynamic professional environment, requiring the ability to use hands for intricate tasks, reach, and communicate effectively. The position may involve periods of standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Candidates must possess the physical dexterity and range of motion necessary to:
Reach, exert pressure, and manipulate rudder controls or anti-torque pedals with both feet.
Access and operate numerous controls within a simulator device from the instructor's chair.
Safely enter and exit simulator devices via designated ramps.
Navigate effectively between the instructor station, screen, and podium during classroom instruction.
Safely exit a malfunctioning simulator, even when the device is in a severely pitched attitude.
Exhibit specific visual acuity including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Regularly lift and/or move objects weighing up to 10 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move items weighing up to 25 pounds.
The work environment may involve proximity to moving mechanical parts, work in elevated or precarious locations, and exposure to varying outside weather conditions. Occasional exposure to wet/humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, extreme temperatures, electrical shock risks, radiation risks, and vibration may occur.