Flight Instructor III

Cirrus; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with match

Group term life insurance

Comprehensive health coverage

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

A leading aviation training company in Scottsdale, Arizona is seeking a Flight Instructor III. The role involves providing learner-centric flight training in Cirrus Aircraft, ensuring adherence to safety protocols while offering tailored instruction. Candidates should have substantial pilot experience and relevant certifications. The role offers a structured schedule and generous benefits, including comprehensive health coverage and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Two years’ pilot experience required.
• 750 dual given hours or 500 dual given hours in Cirrus required.
• IFR in congested airspace and night experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct training events following program guidance.
• Provide flight and ground instruction.
• Assess pilot performance and customize training.

Skills

Effective Communication

Complexity Management

Collaboration

Decision Quality

Situational Adaptability

Accountability

Talent Development

Education

Current FAA Flight Instructor Certificate

FAA Pilot Certificate

Current Second-class Airman Medical Certificate

Job description

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Job Summary

The Flight Instructor provides industry-leading, learner-centric flight training to Cirrus customers. Training is provided in Cirrus Aircraft SR model airplanes at Cirrus Services Centers across the USA, following a structured syllabus with proprietary course material to support the learning process.

Shift: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Adhere to all industry and Cirrus 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 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 during corporate flight missions, ferry flights, internal training flights, and demonstration flights
• Perform normal pre-flight and post-flight inspections and related routine tasks
• Continuously learn the latest developments in Cirrus aircraft products
• Maintain a deep level of aircraft knowledge and represent Cirrus professionally
• Maintain communication with students pre- and post-training
• Enhance flight safety by providing high quality, 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Two years’ pilot experience required
• 750 dual given hours or 500 dual given hours in Cirrus required
• Current FAA Flight Instructor Certificate
• Airplane Single Engine
• Instrument Airplane
• Hold FAA Pilot Certificate
• Current Second-class Airman Medical Certificate or higher
• IFR in congested airspace, mountain flying, extensive IMC, international flight, and night experience preferred

Competencies

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

• Communicates Effectively
• Manages Complexity
• Collaborates
• Decision Quality
• Situational Adaptability
• Ensures Accountability
• Develops Talent

Benefits

• 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
• Free Health Tracking
• Generous PTO: 120 hours accrued within the first year
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities
• Exclusive Discounts
• Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations

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

Location: Scottsdale, Arizona

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover all activities, duties, or responsibilities. Duties may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug-free work environment and equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.