This position is located in Duluth, MN. Primary responsibilities include providing flight and ground instruction to Cirrus employees who are current flying club members. The flying club flight instructor will also assist with the safety, recordkeeping, ramp operations, and fleet management functions of the Cirrus Flying Club.

Other responsibilities include acting as pilot in command of Cirrus aircraft while performing 14 CFR part 91 corporate flight operations, demonstration flights, ferry flights when needed. Strong customer service and interpersonal skills are required. The ability to cater instructing methods to a variety of student types and personalities is a must.

Essential Duties:

Represent the corporate goals and safety standards of Cirrus Aircraft by promoting Cirrus’ flying culture through flying club instruction
Organize and teach private pilot, instrument, and commercial ground classes for Cirrus employees in accordance with Cirrus Aircraft policies and FAA regulations and procedures
Enhance flight safety by providing excellent, high quality, and standardized flight and ground instruction
Develop effective methods of safety communication, recordkeeping, ramp operations, and fleet management for flying club functions
Creatively adjust teaching methods to increase the value and effectiveness of each training opportunity. Work effectively with the entire spectrum of Cirrus employees, from production technicians to senior staff
Maintain communication with students as required pre- and post- training
Escalate customer and internal pilot issues to the Lead Flight Instructor
Assist with company standardization flights to ensure company pilots are operating within company standards
Provide flight and ground instruction per standards defined in Cirrus policy and procedure documents.
Operate Cirrus aircraft in accordance with applicable regulations and Cirrus company policies.
Make timely and accurate decisions regarding safety of flight
Manage travel expenses in accordance with Cirrus company policies
Provide excellent and professional customer service
Act as pilot in command of Cirrus aircraft while performing corporate flight missions, ferry flights, internal training flights, and demonstration flights
Provide factory tours to customers during the delivery and training process
Process and maintain a deep level of aircraft knowledge and be a model aviator, flight instructor, and Cirrus representative
Perform normal pre-flight and post flight inspections as well as clean, fuel, add oil and de-ice fluid, update chart subscriptions, etc.
Move aircraft safely and efficiently on the Cirrus ramp using the flight operations tug

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
150 total instruction hours or graduated from a Cirrus approved flight training school
IFR in congested airspace, mountain flying, extensive IMC, international flight, and night experience preferred

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.

Ensures Exceptional Customer Service:

Energizes the Cirrus Service Essentials
Strives to improve service performance.
Anticipates guests' needs and responds promptly.
Displays guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations.
Handles guest problems and complaints.