Flight Instructor Position at FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International, the world's premier provider of aviation training and simulation technology to commercial, government, and military organizations, seeks a highly skilled and experienced Flight Instructor to join its team. The company serves aviation professionals from 167 countries and territories, operating the world's largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training facilities across the United States, Canada, France, and the United Kingdom.

Purpose of the Position:

The Flight Instructor will deliver exceptional ground and simulator flight instruction, adhering strictly to all aviation regulations and FlightSafety's established training principles. This role demands a commitment to excellence in training delivery and a dedication to ensuring the highest standards of aviation safety.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive pilot ground and simulator training for clients enrolled in core, specialty, or enrichment courses.
Develop and prepare high-quality training materials tailored to client needs and aligned with applicable curricula.
Evaluate trainee progress, providing constructive feedback and recommending appropriate qualifications or additional training as needed.
Maintain meticulous training records for each client, facilitating their progress towards established objectives.
Proactively identify and address potential client training issues, seeking assistance when required.
Maintain current instructor qualifications in accordance with all relevant regulatory requirements.

Minimum Experience and Qualifications:

An unrestricted Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate, or an equivalent Airline Transport Pilot License from an ICAO member state.
Alternatively, if an ATP is not held, candidates must meet the requirements outlined in 14 CFR part 61.153 and 14 CFR part 61.64 without a Supervised Operating Experience (SOE) limitation.
A minimum of one unrestricted Pilot-in-Command (PIC) type rating.
Preferred: Experience in FAR Part 135, FAR Part 121 operations, or military flight training.
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.
Proven ability to effectively manage training classes and deliver engaging instruction.
Strong facilitation skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Willingness to accept coaching and feedback for continuous professional development.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The Flight Instructor position requires a broad range of physical capabilities, including the ability to: reach, exert pressure, and manipulate rudder controls and anti-torque pedals; reach and manipulate numerous simulator controls from the instructor's chair; enter and exit the simulator via the provided ramp; move freely between the instructor station, screen, and podium; and exit a malfunctioning simulator even when the device is in a severely pitched attitude. The role involves regularly lifting up to 10 pounds and frequently lifting up to 25 pounds. The work environment may include exposure to moving mechanical parts, high places, varying weather conditions, and potential exposure to fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, extreme temperatures, electrical hazards, radiation, and vibration. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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, or disability.