Flight Instructor 1

All Aviation Jobs; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

401(k) Plan: match to 5%

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Cirrus Aircraft seeks a Flight Instructor to deliver learner‑centric Cirrus training across SR/SF fleets at Cirrus locations in the United States. You will lead flight and ground instruction, assess student progress, and coordinate with the Flight Operations Supervisor.

The role emphasizes safety, high standards, and professional customer service. Required qualifications include CFII, FAA pilot certificates, and appropriate airman medical certification.

Qualifications

• CFII certification required.
• Commercial airplane single engine land rating.
• Instrument airplane rating.
• Airplane single engine experience.
• FAA pilot certificate.
• Second-class medical certificate or higher.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety procedures and Cirrus policies.
• Provide professional customer service.
• Make timely safety-of-flight decisions.
• Conduct training events per program guidance.
• Provide flight and ground instruction per Cirrus standards.
• Record training activities in pilot training records.
• Recommend students for FAA written and practical tests.
• Assess pilot performance across psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains.
• Customize training events to fit student needs.
• Act as PIC during corporate flights, demonstrations, and repositioning flights.
• Perform pre- and post-flight inspections and maintenance tasks as required.
• Pursue continuous learning on Cirrus aircraft developments.
• Maintain aircraft knowledge and professional representation of Cirrus.
• Communicate with students before and after training.
• Maintain high flight safety standards.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education

CFII Certification

Commercial Airplane Single Engine Land

Instrument Airplane

Airplane Single Engine

Hold FAA Pilot Certificate

Second-class Medical Certificate

Tools

No/Not Specified

Job description

Overview

The Flight Instructor provides industry‑leading, learner‑centric flight training to Cirrus customers. To meet the demands of discerning customers who look for the absolute best, training is provided in iconic Cirrus Aircraft SR and SF model airplanes at the premier Cirrus locations across the country. The training follows a structured syllabus with proprietary course material for streamlined training to support the learning process. Ancillary duties include identifying and communicating pilot progression and opportunities, record keeping, safety management, flight planning and preparation, lesson planning and preparation, complex problem solving, mastery of subject matter material, and recommending process improvements. Duties include acting as pilot in command of Cirrus aircraft while performing 14 CFR part 91 corporate flight operations (demonstration, repositioning, and post‑maintenance flights) when needed, flight reviews, proficiency checks, and other similar pilot and flight instructor duties. The Cirrus Factory Direct instructor reports to the Flight Operations Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all industry and Cirrus established safety procedures and policies when performing job duties
• Provide excellent and professional customer service
• Make timely and accurate decisions regarding safety of flight
• Conduct training events following program guidance and requirements
• Provide flight and ground instruction per standards defined in Cirrus policy and procedure documents.
• Meticulously record all training event activities and results in pilot training records
• Recommend students for FAA written and practical tests
• Assess pilot performance in the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains for each training event
• Discover opportunities to customize training events to fit individual student needs
• Act as pilot in command of Cirrus aircraft while performing corporate flight missions, ferry flights, internal training flights, and demonstration flights
• Perform normal pre‑flight and post‑flight inspections, clean, fuel, add oil and de‑ice fluid, update chart subscriptions, etc.
• Continuous learning of the latest developments in the Cirrus Aircraft line of aircraft products
• Process and maintain a deep level of aircraft knowledge and be a model aviator, flight instructor, and Cirrus representative
• Maintain communication with students as required pre‑ and post‑ training
• Enhance flight safety by providing excellent, high quality, and standardized flight and ground instruction
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 150 hours dual given, or graduation from an approved school
• Current FAA Flight Instructor Certificate (CFII)
• Airplane Single engine
• Instrument Airplane
• Hold FAA Pilot Certificate
• Commercial Airplane Single Engine Land
• Instrument Airplane
• Current Second‑class Airman Medical Certificate or higher
• IFR in congested airspace, mountain flying, extensive IMC, international flight, and night experience preferred

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options
• Employer‑Paid Coverages: Group term life, short‑and long‑term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts: FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA
• Well‑being: Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through medical provider
• 401(k) Plan: Dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting at 1 year of service
• PTO: Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year
• Additional Time off Benefits: Paid holidays, 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave, paid time for funeral leave and jury duty
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities
• Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store, partner and marketplace discounts available
• Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations

These benefits are designed to support your well‑being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!

Pay Range

Salary Range: USD $56,126.76/Yr. - USD $84,190.13/Yr.

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