Spartan Flight Academy | Instructor

Spartan Flight Academy seeks a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) for its campus in Grand Prairie, TX. This position is responsible for training student pilots through the Professional Pilot Course, including scheduling and delivering flight and ground instruction, maintaining training records, and evaluating student progress. The role offers a per diem rate of $28.00 per hour, with an advertised annual salary of USD 22,400.

About the Role

The Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) will uphold high standards of training, air discipline, and personal conduct while instructing student pilots in various courses. Key responsibilities include emphasizing safety and risk mitigation, managing student training portfolios, and ensuring students matriculate through the Professional Pilot Course. The role involves detailed record-keeping, progress evaluation, and administrative duties related to student training and school operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate flight and ground instruction for assigned students.
• Manage and schedule assigned student training progress.
• Perform flight and ground instruction as directed by supervisory personnel.
• Maintain accurate training records and complete all required student training documentation.
• Ensure instruction quality meets or exceeds school and Federal Aviation Regulations standards.
• Attend mandatory standardization training and perform Solo Monitor duties when required.
• Submit administrative documentation pertinent to student training within prescribed time limits.
• Develop course outlines, study materials, and instructional procedures for ground school.
• Lecture on aviation subjects including aircraft construction, federal aviation regulations, and radio navigation.
• Utilize synthetic instrument trainers to demonstrate aircraft operations and control techniques.
• Observe student actions during training flights to ensure assimilation of instruction and compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Test and evaluate student progress through written, performance, and oral assessments.
• Complete weekly scheduling functions and submit daily student progress reports.
• Prepare students for flight evaluations with high-quality training and feedback.
• Engage in professional development activities, potentially including Dispatch and Line Crew Line Operations.

Requirements

• Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certification is required.
• A High School diploma or GED is required.
• An FAA Class III Medical certificate is required.
• Knowledge and skills in flight instruction are essential.

Qualifications

• CFII certification is preferred.
• MEI certification is preferred.
• An FAA Class II Medical certificate is preferred.
• Active pursuit of an undergraduate degree is highly sought.