XSTAR Aviation | HA-420 Instructor

About the Role

XSTAR Aviation is seeking an experienced Flight Instructor to operate the HondaJet HA-420 aircraft and provide instruction to U.S. Air Force aviators in Abilene, Texas. This full-time, in-person position requires close coordination with operational teams and includes ground instruction covering various aviation procedures and regulations.

About the Employer

XSTAR Aviation is an aviation services company supporting military pilot development.

Responsibilities

• Act as Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and Pilot-in-Command (PIC) for safe and efficient multiengine flight operations.
• Instruct aircrew on flight planning, aeronautical decision-making, mission execution, instrument procedures, and terminal-area operations.
• Deliver ground instruction on FAA and USAF procedural, regulatory, and airspace differences.
• Execute proficiency-focused flight profiles to enhance pilot performance.
• Maintain strong risk management, aeronautical judgment, and crew coordination.
• Collaborate with operations support, maintenance, leadership, military personnel, government stakeholders, and industry partners.
• Perform assigned ground duties such as safety, training coordination, or program administration.
• Participate in safety reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate flight, training, and administrative records.
• Support operational planning, scheduling coordination, and program meetings.
• Undertake limited travel for training, aircraft repositioning, or program coordination.

Requirements

• Minimum 1,500 hours of total flight time.
• Minimum 750 hours of Pilot-in-Command (PIC) time.
• Minimum 500 hours of instructor time.
• Minimum 500 hours of turbine time.
• Military pilots may apply a 1.5× conversion factor to flight time.
• Valid FAA CFI/CFII and MEI credentials; OR
• An ATP certificate with multi-engine privileges and prior CFI experience; OR
• Current or former military instructor-pilot experience.
• Demonstrated multi-engine experience and flight instruction in multi-engine aircraft.
• Current FAA Class II or higher medical certificate.
• At least 10 years of aviation experience.
• Strong aeronautical decision-making, risk management, communication, instructional, and teamwork abilities.
• U.S. citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications

• HA-420 experience is highly sought after.
• Prior military aviation experience.
• Instructor-pilot experience in a structured training program.
• FAA Part 91 or Part 135 experience.
• HA-420 flight experience.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience mentoring and developing pilots in a training environment.
• A Secret clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one is preferred.