[redacted]’s Mission is to deliver an aviation experience that is the pinnacle of innovation, quality, and safety to our customers. [redacted] is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet™, the world’s first single engine Personal Jet and recipient of the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined performance, comfort and safety in aviation with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on [redacted] has passed nine million hours and over 170 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS® as a standard feature on all [redacted]. Find out more at cirrusaircraft.com. Cirrus offers a competitive benefits package and is dedicated to the advancement of general aviation. The Cirrus Flying Club offers employees and their family members the unique opportunity to obtain their private pilot’s license in the comfort of a Cirrus or rent a Cirrus for an impromptu adventure at a greatly reduced rate. We are committed to investing in the future of our employees and company by offering professional development and career progression opportunities and we engage employees by offering several employee and family events throughout the year, as well as the opportunity to take part in activity clubs and community events. Job Summary The primary responsibility of the Flight Instructor at [redacted]’s Scottsdale Flight Training Center is to provide the highest quality and standardized flight instruction and world class customer training experience to current and future [redacted] pilots. The Flight Instructor will provide a premium FAA part 61 flight training experience in the SR2X aircraft, note Vision Jet flying and teaching opportunities maybe available for qualified applicants and as business demands. The Flight Instructor will work closely with the training and sales team members to identify customers who may be a good candidate for a future aircraft purchase and work with the customer to ensure their aviation goals are achieved in the most enjoyable fashion available. Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions Duties and responsibilities of the Flight Instructor-Factory Direct are consistent with industry standards for pilots acting as pilot in command of single-engine piston aircraft in 14 CFR part 91 operations and providing flight and ground instruction under 14 CFR part 61 for various certificates, ratings, proficiency checks, and proprietary training programs in a technologically advanced, high-performance, single-engine, piston airplane. Specifics include, but are not limited to: Provide excellent and professional customer service and a world class flight training experience Assist the sales team to identify new aircraft purchase leads Actively work to identify new flight training customer leads and convert those leads into flight training customers Maintain a mastery of aircraft systems, aircraft procedures, and safety of flight principles for all SR2X aircraft variants Adhere to company Flight Operations Manual (FOM) and all company and industry safety standards Conduct training and maintain training records following company guidance and requirements Take responsibility of the customer’s learning experience and work with each customer to drive and ensure the customer achieves their aviation goals. Provide corporate flight operations (part 91 demonstration, repositioning, and post-maintenance flights) Some travel may be required for experiential training and corporate flight missions Contribute to the [redacted] culture that values and promotes flight safety and professionalism 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, required Airplane Single engine Instrument Airplane Hold FAA Pilot Certificate, required Commercial Airplane Single Engine Land Instrument Airplane Current Second-class Airman Medical Certificate or higher 1000 hours acting as instructor, required 350 hours [redacted] experience, preferred Hold CSIP or equivalent, preferred IFR in congested airspace, mountain flying, extensive IMC, international flight, and night experience preferred Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Customer Focus: Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions. Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Manages Conflict: Handles conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise. Interpersonal Savvy: Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people. Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations. 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. This opportunity is located in Scottsdale, Arizona. 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.