UK Flight Instructor

Skyborne; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Time Position

Hourly: $27.00 per hour

Health Insurance (medical, dental and,

Job summary

Skyborne in Florida, based in Vero Beach, seeks a qualified flight instructor to train independent and contract students. You will conduct flight training per FARs and course outlines, teach training courses, manage student schedules, and maintain precise logbooks and records.

The role requires CFI, CFII, and MEI certificates or equivalent credentials, plus currency and proficiency in all procedures. This is a full-time position with competitive hourly pay and eligible benefits to support a

Qualifications

• CFI, CFII and MEI certificates are required.
• Commercial Pilot Certificate or ATP with appropriate ratings.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, professional flight and ground instruction.
• Adapt teaching techniques to each student's learning style and needs.
• Develop strong student understanding of aerodynamics, energy management, aircraft performance, and situational awareness.
• Promote sound decision-making, risk management, and safe operating practices.
• Maintain accurate training records, endorsements, and logbooks.
• Maintain a high level of personal proficiency and professionalism.

Skills

CFI CFII MEI

Education

Commercial Pilot Certificate or ATP with appropriate ratings

Job description

Job Details

• Flight training of independent and contract students as assigned.
• Conduct flight training in accordance with FARs and SAA course outline or contract training course, as appropriate.
• Teaching training courses, or contract training course, as assigned.
• Manage assigned students training within syllabus and the schedule.
• Maintain accurate logbook records of assigned students.
• Ensure assigned students are scheduled for stage checks in a timely manner.
• Maintain currency in all procedures and regulations.
• Maintain a minimum 80% pass rate on non-final and final stage checks of assigned students.
• Maintain recency in accordance with FAR 61.57 on file with instructor records.
• Adhere to SOP's and regulations.
• Complete annual recurrent instructor standardization in accordance with FAR 141.
• Complete periodic Line checks/Evaluation Flights as required.
• Participate and promote the safety culture, reporting all aviation safety related issues via the feedback system, and adhere to the processes related to accomplishing goals.
• Other tasks assigned by the Program Manager, Chief Instructor, and/or Center Director.

Qualifications

• Current CFI, CFII, and MEI certificates.
• Commercial Pilot Certificate or ATP with appropriate ratings.
• Meet all FAA, company, and aircraft-specific qualification requirements.
• Maintain required currency and proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, professional flight and ground instruction.
• Adapt teaching techniques to each student's individual learning style and needs.
• Develop strong student understanding of aerodynamics, energy management, aircraft performance, and situational awareness.
• Promote sound decision-making, risk management, and safe operating practices.
• Provide clear, constructive feedback and continuously evaluate student progress.
• Maintain accurate training records, endorsements, and logbooks.
• Maintain a high level of personal proficiency and professionalism.

Additional Information

Benefits

• Full Time Position
• Hourly: $27.00 per hour
• Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision)
• 401k Investment
• PTO - 18 days, plus 5-Sick Days
• Holidays - 9 days

This is an opportunity not to be missed. If you want to take your career to heights you never thought possible, then we want to meet you.

About Us

We are Skyborne, an industry-leading aviation training academy with a mission to Build Better Pilots. As a growing business, we’ve invested in state-of-the-art training facilities in both the UK and U.S., as well as cutting-edge resources to deliver the very best in airline-focused pilot training. We are proud to operate three state-of-the-art training facilities. Alongside our UK head office at

Gloucestershire Airport, we operate from two major training locations - Vero Beach, Florida, and Bournemouth International Airport in the UK. Every role at Skyborne plays a vital role in guiding our trainees from the classroom to the flight deck, with our graduates going on to fly for leading airlines.

We set ourselves the highest standards and believe that work should be both satisfying and fun. At the core of Skyborne is a culture shaped by our values and pillars:

Creativity

We champion creativity in everything we do. We think differently and we aren’t afraid to ask questions. Innovation drives us forward and we’re always looking for smarter, more effective ways to improve how we operate.

Humanity

We foster a supportive, team-focused environment where staff and students feel empowered, valued and heard. We respect every individual and believe that recognition, inclusion and collaboration are essential.

Quality

Safety, expertise and professionalism are at the heart of what we do here at Skyborne. Trusted by our students and airline partners alike, we hold ourselves to the highest standards and we don’t settle for anything less.

We’re a people-first company and a motivated, passionate team who take pride in giving our trainees the strongest start to their aviation careers.

Our carefully selected team of professionals are committed to shaping the next generation of pilots. We partner with an extensive list of major global airlines, including British Airways, SkyWest, DHL, Jet2.com and easyJet. Whether aviation has always been on your radar or you’re discovering it for the first time, we’d love to hear from you!