FlightSafety International stands as the world's leading professional aviation training company, renowned for supplying cutting-edge flight simulators, visual systems, and displays to commercial, government, and military entities worldwide. The organization delivers unparalleled training to pilots, technicians, and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and territories. Operating the world's largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and offering award-winning maintenance training, FlightSafety maintains Learning Centers and training locations across the United States, Canada, France, and the United Kingdom.
The Flight Instructor is responsible for delivering exceptional ground and simulator flight instruction, strictly adhering to aviation regulations and FlightSafety's established training principles. This pivotal role contributes significantly to the development of highly skilled aviation professionals.
The role regularly requires manual dexterity for operating controls, reaching with hands and arms, and effective communication (talking/hearing). Occasional requirements include standing, walking, sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and sensory perception (taste/smell).
Candidates must possess the physical range of motion necessary to operate simulator controls (e.g., rudder, anti-torque pedals), manipulate various controls within the simulator device from an instructor's chair, navigate simulator entry/exit ramps, move between instructor station, screen, and podium while instructing in a classroom setting, and safely egress a malfunctioned simulator while the device is in a severely pitched attitude. Essential visual abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The position requires the ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
The work environment frequently involves proximity to moving mechanical parts. Occasional exposure may include working in high, precarious places, in 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.
FlightSafety International is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. 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.