Flight Instructor

The flight instructor helps educate and instruct individuals in the safe operation of aircraft.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Train students to appropriate level to achieve pilot certification.

•    Ensure renter pilots and student pilots are proficient and safe to operate Phoenix Air aircraft

•    Promote flight training with Phoenix Air.

•    Conduct flight and ground training in accordance with FAA procedures and regulations for students to receive pilot certification.

•    Conduct flight and ground training to evaluate renter pilots to ensure the safe operation of aircraft.

•    Monitor weather conditions to make timely decisions with regard to student rental pilot flights.

•    Conduct introductory flights to promote a course of flying to a potential student.

•    Perform any duties assigned by the flight school manager and assume a high level of responsibility in the manager’s absence.

SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

•    Must have Commercial pilot single and multi-engine land. 

•    Must have Certificated Flight Instructor single engine land.

•    Instrument Instructor preferred.

•    Multi Engine Instructor preferred.

•    Valid US passport preferred.

•    Hold or be able to hold a first class medical certificate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

•    Sit without standing for long periods of time.

•    Adhere to the visual demands set in the medical standards established by the FAA.

•    Hear clearly verbal communications in person, on the telephone, and over a headset with ambient aircraft and passenger noise.

•    Move about the aircraft and perform all required functions freely, effectively, and quickly in confined environment.

•    Sit in pilot’s seat or assigned jump seat with seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened without any modifications.

Must be able to pass drug and background screen. An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.