FlightSafety International | Instructor

FlightSafety International seeks a qualified Flight Instructor to join its team in Houston, TX. This role focuses on delivering comprehensive ground and simulator instruction to pilots across various training programs, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and client requirements.

About the Role

The Flight Instructor is responsible for providing engaging and effective ground and simulator training to pilots undergoing core, specialty, and enrichment courses. Key duties include developing supporting curriculum materials, meticulously evaluating trainee progress, maintaining accurate training records, addressing client needs, and upholding all necessary instructor qualifications. This position is based in Houston, TX.

Requirements

• An unrestricted ATP certificate or an ICAO member-state ATPL is mandatory.
• Possession of at least one unrestricted PIC type rating.
• Willingness to participate in FlightSafety's DOT Drug and Alcohol testing program.
• Compliance with applicable U.S. regulatory, export-control, security-clearance, and physical-work requirements.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Must qualify as a U.S. Person under applicable regulations or be eligible for export authorization.
• Knowledge of aviation safety standards and common aviation regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage classes and teach effectively.
• First-level facilitation and customer-service skills.
• Ability to be coachable and receive feedback.
• Specific physical requirements include operating simulator controls, entering/exiting simulators, and moving within the training environment.
• Required vision includes close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, with the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds.
• Willingness to work in environments that may include moving mechanical parts, heights, outdoor conditions, wet conditions, fumes, chemicals, extreme temperatures, electrical shock, radiation, and vibration.

Qualifications

• An unrestricted ATP certificate or an Airline Transport Pilot License from an ICAO member state.
• An alternative pathway requires compliance with 14 CFR Part 61.153 and 14 CFR Part 61.64 without a Supervised Operating Experience (SOE) limitation.
• Preferred experience includes FAR Part 135, FAR Part 121, or military training experience.
• Preferred total flight time of 2,500 hours.