Flight Instructor II

JSfirm.com; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company seeks a Flight Instructor to deliver professional flight training using structured syllabi and proprietary materials. Responsibilities include conducting flight reviews, ensuring safety during operation, and maintaining high training standards for Cirrus aircraft. The ideal candidate holds relevant FAA certifications and demonstrates strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

401(k) Plan with matching

Employer-Paid Coverages including life and disability insurance

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Free Health Tracking with rewards

Generous PTO accumulation

Employee Referral Bonus

Career Development opportunities

Exclusive Discounts from partners

Community Engagement activities

Qualifications

• FAA Flight Instructor Certificate required.
• Commercial Pilot Certificate essential.
• Second-class Airman Medical Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct flight training sessions for Cirrus customers.
• Act as pilot in command during corporate flight missions.
• Record and analyze training event activities.

Skills

Effective Communication

Problem Solving

Complexity Management

Collaboration

Decision Making

Situational Adaptability

Accountability

Talent Development

Education

FAA Flight Instructor Certificate

Commercial Pilot Certificate

Second-class Airman Medical Certificate

Job description

Job Summary

The Flight Instructor provides industry-leading, learner-centric flight training to Cirrus customers. 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.

Shift: Tuesday - Saturday 730am-430pm

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• 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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Current FAA Flight Instructor Certificate
• 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
• 350 total instruction hours or 250 Cirrus instruction hours required

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Communicates Effectively - Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Manages Complexity - Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes, contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Collaborates - Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Decision Quality - Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward·
• Situational Adaptability - Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations.
• Ensures Accountability - Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments·
• Develops Talent - Develops people to meet both their career goals and the organizations goals.

Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5 after 90 days, with 100 vesting.
• Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options.
• Free Health Tracking: With rewards for meeting health goals.
• Generous PTO: 120 hours accrued within the first year.
• Employee Referral Bonus: For referring talented candidates.
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access to partner and marketplace discounts.
• Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations.

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

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.

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Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.