[Company]’s Mission is to deliver an aviation experience that is the pinnacle of innovation, quality, and safety to our customers. [Company] 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 [Company] has passed nine million hours and over 240 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS® as a standard feature on all [Company]. Find out more at cirrusaircraft.com.
Cirrus Flight Instructor's 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 [Company] 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 [Company] 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
Training events consist of flight lessons in aircraft, one-on-one ground instruction, and classroom ground instruction
Implement a variety of training techniques to accommodate differences in learning styles and needs
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 [Company] 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.
Attend and lead pilot safety briefings
Manage travel expenses in accordance with Cirrus company policies
Continuous learning of the latest developments in the [Company] line of aircraft products
Process and maintain a deep level of aircraft knowledge and be a model aviator, flight instructor, and Cirrus representative
Provide feedback for program improvements
Identify needs to escalate concerns as appropriate
Maintain communication with students as required pre- and post- training
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
Maintain communication with students as required pre- and post- training
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.
Make timely and accurate decisions regarding safety of flight
Manage travel expenses in accordance with Cirrus company policies
Act as pilot in command of [Company] 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.
Move aircraft safely and efficiently on the Cirrus ramp
All other duties as assigned
Required Education, Experience or License:
Current and active FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI and CFII) required
Current 1st or 2nd Class FAA Medical required
1000 hours acting as instructor required
Preferred Education, Experience or License:
IFR in congested airspace, mountain flying, extensive IMC, international flight, and night experience preferred
350 hours [Company] experience preferred
Hold CSIP or equivalent preferred
Additional Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:
Proven record of successful flight instruction commensurate with experience required
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills required
Courseware development experience is preferred
Presentation skills
Professional appearance
Identify and effectively communicate pilot progression, deficiencies, barriers, and needs using the common language of the Fundamentals of Instruction
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Proven record of successful flight instruction commensurate with experience required
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills required
Courseware development experience is preferred
Presentation skills
Professional appearance
Identify and effectively communicate pilot progression, deficiencies, barriers, and needs u