Flight Instructor

Job Description

Flight Instructor | FlightSafety International

The Tone:
This is an in-person role at FlightSafety International, located at various Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France, and the United Kingdom. FlightSafety International is the world’s leading professional aviation training company, specializing in flight simulators, visual systems, and displays for diverse aviation organizations. This role is critical for delivering exceptional ground and simulator flight instruction, ensuring that pilots, technicians, and other aviation professionals receive top-tier training in accordance with aviation regulations and FlightSafety’s established principles.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Location: In-person, at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France, and the United Kingdom
• Mission: Deliver expert ground and simulator flight instruction to aviation professionals, ensuring adherence to aviation regulations and FlightSafety Training principles.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Instruction: Deliver pilot ground and simulator training for clients receiving core, specialty, or enrichment training courses.
• Curriculum: Develop and prepare training materials that support effective delivery to meet client needs and applicable curriculum.
• Assessment: Evaluate and measure trainee progress, then recommend for qualification or additional training as appropriate.
• Records: Complete accurate training records specific to each client, aiding their success in achieving requested objectives.
• Support: Identify client training issues and seek assistance prior to the execution of training solutions.
• Compliance: Maintain all Instructor qualifications in accordance with regulatory requirements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Knowledge of aviation safety standards, practices, and common regulations; ability to manage classes and teach effectively; first-level facilitation and customer service skills; and coachability. No formal education requirement is specified.
• Experience: An unrestricted ATP certificate or an ICAO member state Airline Transport Pilot License. If no ATP, must meet the requirements of 14 CFR part 61.153 and 14 CFR part 61.64 without a Supervised Operating Experience (SOE) limitation. A minimum of one unrestricted PIC type rating is also required. Must be able and willing to participate in FlightSafety’s DOT Drug and Alcohol testing program.
• Skills: Knowledge of aviation safety standards and practices; knowledge of common aviation regulations; effective class management and teaching abilities; first-level facilitation and customer service skills.
• Bonus: Experience with FAR Part 135, FAR Part 121, or military training environments; a minimum of 2,500 hours of total flight time.