Senior Flight Instructor (SR/SF) - Expert Pilot Training

Cirrus; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA offerings

401(k) Plan

PTO

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Career development

Job summary

Cirrus Aircraft seeks an experienced Flight Instructor to deliver industry-leading, learner-centric training at Cirrus Services Center locations. You will operate Cirrus aircraft (SR/SF) under 14 CFR part 91, guiding pilots through a structured syllabus and ensuring safety and mastery of procedures.

The role requires substantial flight-experience and an FAA-certified flight instructor, with ATP/Type ratings preferred. Excellent customer service and strong judgment are essential.

Qualifications

• Active FAA Flight Instructor Certificate required for aviation instruction.
• FAA ratings for single engine airplanes and instrument flight are required or in scope.
• Experience meeting ATP-related time and certification preferences is highly desired.
• Hours and currency should reflect continued active flight instruction duties.
• Experience with Cirrus aircraft and Cirrus training programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Cirrus safety procedures and policies during training events.
• Provide professional flight and ground instruction per Cirrus standards.
• Record training events, results, and student progress in records.
• Recommend students for FAA written and practical tests.
• Assess pilot performance across psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains.
• Identify opportunities to tailor training for individual student needs.
• Act as PIC during Cirrus corporate flight operations when required.
• Perform pre-flight and post-flight inspections and routine aircraft maintenance checks.
• Stay current with latest Cirrus aircraft developments and policies.

Skills

Flight instruction

FAA Flight Instructor Certificate

Airplane Single Engine

Instrument Airplane

ATP eligibility / ATP requirement

Turbine time

Job description

Cirrus Aircraft seeks an experienced Flight Instructor to deliver industry-leading, learner-centric training at Cirrus Services Center locations. You will operate Cirrus aircraft (SR/SF) under 14 CFR part 91, guiding pilots through a structured syllabus and ensuring safety and mastery of procedures.

The role requires substantial flight-experience and an FAA-certified flight instructor, with ATP/Type ratings preferred. Excellent customer service and strong judgment are essential.