Elite Flight Instructor: Hands-on Aircraft Training

All Aviation Jobs; Alcoa (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cirrus in Knoxville, TN seeks a Flight Instructor to deliver industry-leading, learner-centric flight training in Cirrus SR and SF model aircraft. You will operate as PIC on corporate flights when required and conduct flight reviews, proficiency checks, and training events per Cirrus procedures.

Requirements include a FAA Flight Instructor Certificate, applicable aircraft ratings, and strong customer service.

Qualifications

• Three years' pilot experience required.
• 1000 dual given hours or 750 hours in Cirrus required.
• SF50 Type rating preferred; ATP certificate preferred.
• Current FAA Flight Instructor Certificate.
• Airplane Single Engine, Instrument Airplane, current FAA Pilot Certificate.
• Commercial Airplane Single Engine Land; Instrument Airplane.
• Current Second-class Airman Medical Certificate or higher.
• IFR in congested airspace, mountain flying, IMC and night experience preferred.
• Meet ATP Single Engine requirements per FAR 61.159.

Responsibilities

• Act as pilot in command of Cirrus aircraft during corporate flights and training missions.
• Provide flight and ground instruction per Cirrus standards.
• Maintain pilot training records and assess student progression.
• Identify opportunities to customize training events for students.
• Prepare flight planning, safety management, and post-flight debriefs.
• Support FAA written and practical test recommendations.

Skills

Flight instruction

Customer service

Safety procedures

Education

FAA Flight Instructor Certificate

Airplane Single Engine Rating

Instrument Airplane Rating

ATP (preferred)

Job description

Cirrus in Knoxville, TN seeks a Flight Instructor to deliver industry-leading, learner-centric flight training in Cirrus SR and SF model aircraft. You will operate as PIC on corporate flights when required and conduct flight reviews, proficiency checks, and training events per Cirrus procedures.

Requirements include a FAA Flight Instructor Certificate, applicable aircraft ratings, and strong customer service.