Job Summary
Cirrus Flight Instructors provide industry-leading, learner-centric flight training for the achievement of private pilot certificates, instrument ratings, advanced pilot certifications and ratings. To meet the demands of discerning customers who look for the absolute best, training is provided in iconic Cirrus Aircraft airplanes. 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 processes 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.
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 as well as 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
- 750 total instruction hours or 500 Cirrus instruction hours required
Competencies
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.
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.
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.
