Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) at Safety in Motion Flight Center Olympia, WA

Safety in Motion Flight Center; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Safety in Motion Flight Center seeks Certified Flight Instructors to teach new and advanced students using a fleet of well-maintained Cessna 172s with advanced avionics. As an FAA-Approved Part 141 school, the role offers a structured, supportive environment guided by experienced leadership.

Instructors can build substantial flight time (800–1200 hours/year) and gain access to veteran programs and college partnerships.

Qualifications

• FAA-Approved Part 141 flight school environment.
• Opportunity to build flight time (800–1200 hours/year achievable).
• Full-time instructors receive medical/vision/dental benefits and vacation.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional flight instruction to students (recreational and advanced).
• Maintain safe flight operations and uphold training standards.
• Schedule flexibility and student progress assessment in a self-managed calendar.

Skills

Flight instruction

Teaching

Aviation knowledge

Education

FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

Tools

Cessna 172

Advanced avionics

Job description

Certified Flight Instructor Certified Flight Instructors (CFI) have an amazing job teaching people how to fly!

Safety in Motion Flight Center is looking for CFIs to teach new and advanced students in a fleet of very well-maintained Cessna 172 aircraft with advanced avionics.

As an FAA-Approved Part 141 Flight School, training programs are standardized and provided in a structured and supportive environment guided by our experienced Chief Flight Instructor.

For those individuals looking to build flight time, 800-1200 hours per year is definitely achievable.

In addition to teaching the general public, Safety in Motion Flight Center is approved for military veterans using their VA benefits and has partnered with Green River College to support their flight program as well.

We also provide specialized training (i.e. mountain flying, high altitude/high-performance endorsements, etc.), scenic flights, photo flights, and pilot services.

The pay range ($25-35/hr) is dependent upon instructor experience and ratings.

Highly motivated individuals can experience greater hours and income!

Our flight instructors enjoy a self-managed schedule to allow for a good work/home life balance.

Full-time instructors additionally qualify for medical/vision/dental benefits and paid vacation.

Staff instructors also receive deep discounts on flight training to attain advanced certificates and/or ratings as part of their professional development.

So whether you're looking to simply build flight time and move on to an airline career, or enjoy the versatility and reward of a career as a professional flight instructor, Safety in Motion Flight Center is the place to be!

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $25-30/hour

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekend availability