DESCRIPTION
The Flight Instructor provides industry-leading, learner-centric flight training to Cirrus customers. To meet the demands of discerning customers who look for the absolute best, training is provided in iconic Cirrus Aircraft SR and SF model airplanes at the premier Cirrus Services Center in Scottsdale, AZ.
The 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 process 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. The Cirrus Factory Direct instructor reports to the Flight Operations Supervisor.
Duties and Responsibilities
- 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, 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
- Three year’s pilot experience required
- 1000 dual given hours or 750 hours in Cirrus required
- SF50 Type rating required; ATP certificate preferred
- 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
- Meet ATP Single Engine requirements as outlined in the FAR 61.159 (1,500 total time, 500 XC, 100 Night, 75 Instrument, 250 Airplane PIC)
- 150 hours turbine time or experience currently employed as a pilot by Cirrus
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.
Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:
- 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, with additional dependent coverage options.
- Free Health Tracking: With rewards for meeting health goals.
- Generous PTO: 120 hours accrued within the first year.
- Employee Referral Bonus: For referring talented candidates.
- Career Development: Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.
- Exclusive Discounts: Access to partner and marketplace discounts.
- Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations.
These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!
