Rainier Flight Service | Instructor

About the Role

Rainier Flight Service is seeking a qualified Flight Instructor to provide comprehensive flight, ground, and simulator instruction for various piston aircraft at their locations in Boeing Field, Auburn, and Tacoma. The successful candidate will report to the Chief Flight Instructor and play a crucial role in training students through established Part 141 and Part 61 curricula, conducting introductory flights, and preparing candidates for FAA checkrides, all while adhering to the company's stringent safety and standardization requirements.

About the Company

Rainier Flight Service, based in the Seattle area (Boeing Field, Auburn, Tacoma), is a dedicated flight training organization committed to aviation excellence. They offer extensive flight instruction and training services to a diverse student and customer base.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality flight and ground instruction to enrolled students, maintaining the highest safety and standards.
• Conduct introductory and discovery flight lessons to attract new prospective students.
• Deliver Biennial Flight Review (BFR) ground and flight instruction.
• Provide currency and proficiency ground and flight instruction.
• Conduct aircraft check-outs and sign-offs by make and model as requested.
• Coordinate with multiple departments to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable operations.
• Serve customers with high-quality service and communicate professionally.
• Assist students with booking flight and ground appointments.
• Complete accurate logbook entries for both student and instructor logs.
• Teach weekend ground school sessions when required.
• Refer students to other instructors as needed to meet student goals.
• Ensure all course standards, training requirements, and department objectives are met.
• Recommend fully prepared students for their FAA checkride.
• Maintain a clean and professional environment in aircraft and company facilities.
• Stay current with recommended Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) techniques and materials.
• Monitor aircraft maintenance condition and promptly report any issues.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Chief Flight Instructor.

Requirements

• Possession of an FAA Certificated Flight Instructor certificate for Airplane Single Engine Land (CFI, ASEL).
• A current FAA medical certificate.
• Current proficiency to CFI Practical Test Standards in ASEL aircraft.
• Knowledge of, and ability to apply, effective instructional techniques in classroom and flight settings.
• Knowledge of, and ability to apply, appropriate Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and Oral and Practical Test Standards.

Qualifications

• Commercial Pilot License (CPL).
• Not type-rated required.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay for instruction, with potential for additional compensation for seminars, events, and bonuses.
• Flexible scheduling with self-managed time.
• Access to structured Part 141 and Part 61 curricula and supporting training materials.
• Availability of Aircraft Standardization Manuals detailing procedures and maneuvers.
• Utilize a computerized scheduling and record-keeping system.
• Support from a dedicated Safety Manager and Safety Management System (SMS).
• Networking opportunities at industry events.
• Discounted or free instruction, aircraft, and training materials for continuing education and rating acquisition.