Position Summary

Perform the duties of a certificated flight instructor as authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration in accordance with the approved Training Course Outline. Ensure all students understand and practice all aspects of United Aviate Academy’s Aviation Safety Program. Provides ground, flight, and simulator training for CFI candidates in accordance with 14 CFR Parts 141 and 61, FAA regulations and publications, and United Aviate Academy’s policies and procedures, maintains student training records, ensures FAA ACS and/or PTS course standards and training requirements are met by each student for pilot training. Responsible for the timely course completion of all flight students assigned including completion of required paperwork. Recommend curriculum and courseware improvements when appropriate and develop new curriculum or courseware as assigned. Monitor the maintenance condition of the equipment and inform United Aviate Academy maintenance personnel of any inoperative and/or questionable items. Recommend curriculum and courseware improvements when appropriate and develop new curriculum or courseware as assigned.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Maintain student training records in accordance with 14 CFR Part 141 and United Aviate Academy policies.
Organize, facilitate, coordinate, communicate, and lead all training functions for the CFI Initial course, including ground training, flight training, SIM training, and assessments
Instruct in group settings and 1:1 settings
Maintain training standard as set forth by FAA regulations United Aviate policies.
Ensure that course standards training requirements and objectives are met by all assigned students as required by the Training Course Outline.
Report on student progress and accurately maintains and updates all appropriate records.
Recommend and develop curriculum and courseware improvements when appropriate.
Maintain a safe, caring, dependable and efficient culture with students, fellow instructors, and staff.
Perform other related duties and assignments as required.
Must be able to communicate scheduling needs effectively.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

24 months as a CFI Instructor
FAA CFI (current)
FAA CFII (current)
Meet the minimum requirements of FAR Part 61.195(h)(1) and FAR Part 61.195(h)(2) or FAR Part 61.195(h)(3)
Current, valid FAA First Class Medical Certificate
Current pass rate of 80% or higher on students’ practical tests
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where all are welcome to pursue a career as a pilot

Education

Bachelor’s degree Preferred (i.e., Aviation or Business Administration)
Gold Seal CFI, Master CFI or equivalent certifications Preferred

Essential Knowledge, Skills, Behaviors

Excellent listening, oral and written communications skills.
Growth and learning mindset
Customer service oriented
Strong problem solving and analysis skills
Comfortable working in ambiguous situations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, and aviation scheduling systems.
Knowledge of Aviation regulations, policies, procedures, and best practices.
Knowledge of United Airlines policies, procedures, and standards.
Ability to think strategically and translate concepts into actionable items.
Courage to make key decisions and advise leadership with professionalism & poise.
Strong ability to use data & analytics; determine key decisions and identify actions for best results.
Build strong partnerships across the business areas, operations, standards, safety, student services, and United Airlines.
Commitment to the company culture as a subsidiary of United Airlines and valuing Core4.
Outstanding attention to detail, organizational skills, valuing compliance & ethical behavior, governance & controls, and adhering to company and financial policies.

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