Flight Instructor

FlightSafety International; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FlightSafety International in Columbus, OH seeks a Flight Instructor to deliver ground and simulator training in line with aviation regulations and FlightSafety principles.

You will develop materials, evaluate progress, and maintain client training records while ensuring instructor qualifications meet regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of aviation safety standards and practices.
• Knowledge of common aviation regulations.
• Ability to manage classes and teach effectively.
• Willingness to receive feedback for development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pilot ground and simulator training for clients.
• Develop and prepare training materials to meet client needs.
• Evaluate trainee progress and recommend qualification or additional training.
• Complete accurate training records for each client.
• Identify client training issues and seek assistance when needed.
• Maintain instructor qualifications per regulatory requirements.

Skills

Aviation safety knowledge

Aviation regulations knowledge

Classroom management

Coachable and receptive to feedback

Education

CFI rating or AGI with Instrument rating (preferred)

Job description

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides more than a million hours of training each year to pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories.

Our Company operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full flight simulators at Learning Centers and training locations all around the world.

FlightSafety offers pilot, maintenance technician, flight attendant and scheduler/dispatcher training for a wide range of business, commercial and military aircraft, both fixed-wing and helicopter. FlightSafety International is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Flight Instructor delivers exceptional ground and simulator flight instruction in accordance with aviation regulations and FlightSafety Training principles.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties are essential to the successful and satisfactory performance of this job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Conduct pilot ground and simulator training for clients receiving core, specialty or enrichment training courses.
• Develop and prepare training materials that support training delivery to meet the client needs in accordance with the applicable curriculum.
• Evaluate and measure trainee progress and recommend for qualification, or additional training.
• Complete accurate training records specific to each client, aiding their success in achieving the requested objective(s).
• Identify client training issues and seek assistance prior to execution.
• Maintain Instructor qualifications in accordance with regulatory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to participate in FlightSafety’s DOT Drug & Alcohol testing program
• Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) rating or Ground Instructor Certificate (AGI) with an Instrument rating or prior experience preferred.

For a US based FAA instructor:

• An unrestricted ATP certificate, or an ICAO member state Airline Transport Pilot License*

If no ATP, must meet the requirements of:

• 14 CFR part 61.64 without a Supervised Operating Experience (SOE) limitation.
• A minimum of one unrestricted PIC type rating;
• FAR Part 135, FAR Part 121, or military training experience; 2,500 hours of total flight time

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, OTHER:

• Knowledge of aviation safety standards and practices
• Knowledge of common aviation regulations
• Ability to manage classes and teach effectively
• Ability to be coachable and receive feedback to support development

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and/or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.