FlightSafety International | Instructor

FlightSafety International is seeking a Flight Instructor in Long Beach, CA, US, to deliver ground and simulator instruction. This role involves preparing curriculum materials, assessing trainee progress, maintaining records, and resolving training issues. The position offers a salary range of $100,625 to $171,250 and FlightSafety's competitive total rewards package.

About the Role

The Flight Instructor role at FlightSafety International in Long Beach, CA, focuses on providing comprehensive ground and simulator flight instruction. Responsibilities include developing and preparing training materials, evaluating trainee progress, and maintaining accurate client records. The instructor will also be responsible for identifying and addressing client training issues and ensuring instructor qualifications are current. This position requires a strong understanding of aviation regulations and training principles.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional ground and simulator flight instruction adhering to aviation regulations and FlightSafety training principles.
• Conduct pilot ground and simulator training for core, specialty, and enrichment courses.
• Develop and prepare training materials to support effective instruction and client needs.
• Evaluate trainee progress and recommend qualification or additional training as necessary.
• Maintain accurate, client-specific training records.
• Identify and resolve client training issues with appropriate assistance.
• Maintain all required instructor qualifications.

Requirements

• Must hold an unrestricted ATP certificate or an ATPL issued by an ICAO member state.
• Alternatively, applicants without an ATP must meet the requirements of 14 CFR Part 61.153 and 14 CFR Part 61.64 without a Supervised Operating Experience limitation.
• A minimum of one unrestricted Pilot in Command (PIC) type rating is mandatory.
• Willingness to participate in FlightSafety's DOT Drug and Alcohol testing program.
• Proficiency in managing classes and teaching effectively.
• Strong first-level facilitation and customer-service skills.
• Coachable and receptive to feedback.
• Knowledge of aviation safety standards and common aviation regulations.
• Ability to use simulator controls with both feet.
• Capability to manipulate controls from the instructor's chair.
• Ability to enter and exit simulators via the ramp.
• Capability to move between the instructor station, screen, and classroom podium.
• Ability to exit a malfunctioning simulator in a severely pitched attitude.
• Required vision capabilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, with focus adjustment.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds frequently.
• Employment is contingent upon compliance reviews, OFAC sanctions screening, potential ITAR/EAR export-control eligibility, and obtaining/maintaining a U.S. Government security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• FAR Part 135, FAR Part 121, or military training experience is preferred.
• 2,500 hours of total flight time is preferred.
• Regulatory minimum total flight time of 1,500 hours.

Benefits

• FlightSafety International offers a competitive total rewards package including vacation, sick leave, 401(k) match, and healthcare coverage.