FlightSafety International | Instructor

Summary

FlightSafety International is seeking a qualified Flight Instructor to provide expert ground and simulator instruction at its New Castle, Delaware facility. This role supports clients undergoing core, specialty, and enrichment training courses across multiple locations including Philadelphia, PA; Newark, NJ; Baltimore, MD; and New York, NY.

About the Role

The Flight Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality ground and simulator flight instruction in adherence to aviation regulations and FlightSafety's training principles. Key duties involve conducting pilot training, developing curriculum-aligned materials, evaluating trainee progress, maintaining accurate training records, identifying and escalating client issues, and ensuring ongoing instructor qualification maintenance.

Requirements

• Possession of an unrestricted ATP certificate or an Airline Transport Pilot License from an ICAO member state. Applicants without an ATP must meet 14 CFR part 61.153 and 14 CFR part 61.64 without a Supervised Operating Experience (SOE) limitation.
• A minimum of one unrestricted PIC type rating is required.
• Willingness to participate in FlightSafety's DOT Drug and Alcohol testing program.
• Eligibility for export authorization as a U.S. Person or equivalent for employment involving export-controlled technology under ITAR and/or EAR.
• Ability to qualify for and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, if required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and capabilities in aviation safety standards and practices, common aviation regulations, effective class management and teaching, facilitation, customer service, and coachability.
• Must be able to perform physical duties including but not limited to operating simulator controls, entering/exiting simulators (including in simulated emergencies), and moving within the training environment.
• Specific vision abilities are required, including close, distance, color, peripheral vision, and depth perception with focus adjustment.
• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds and frequently up to 25 pounds.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• FAR Part 135, FAR Part 121, or military training experience.
• 2,500 hours of total flight time.