Flight Instructor Level 1 - Flying Club

Cirrus Aircraft’s Mission is to deliver an aviation experience that is the pinnacle of innovation, quality, and safety to our customers. Cirrus Aircraft 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 Cirrus aircraft has passed 15 million hours and over 250 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS® as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. Find out more at www.cirrusaircraft.com.

Job Summary

This position is located in Scottsdale, AZ. 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.

The flying club instructor reports to the Director - Flight Operations.

Essential Duties

Represent the corporate goals and safety standards of Cirrus Aircraft by promoting Cirrus’ flying culture through flying club instructionOrganize and teach private pilot, instrument, and commercial ground classes for Cirrus employees in accordance with Cirrus Aircraft policies and FAA regulations and proceduresEnhance flight safety by providing excellent, high quality, and standardized flight and ground instructionDevelop effective methods of safety communication, recordkeeping, ramp operations, and fleet management for flying club functionsCreatively 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 staffMaintain communication with students as required pre- and post- trainingEscalate customer and internal pilot issues to the Lead Flight InstructorAssist with company standardization flights to ensure company pilots are operating within company standardsProvide 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 flightManage travel expenses in accordance with Cirrus company policiesProvide excellent and professional customer serviceAct as pilot in command of Cirrus aircraft while performing corporate flight missions, ferry flights, internal training flights, and demonstration flightsProvide factory tours to customers during the delivery and training processProcess and maintain a deep level of aircraft knowledge and be a model aviator, flight instructor, and Cirrus representativePerform 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

Required Education, Experience Or License

Current and active FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI and CFII) requiredFAA 1st or 2nd class medical required150 hours acting as instructor required

Preferred Education, Experience Or License

500 hours of total flight time preferred250 hours acting as instructor preferredCirrus experience preferredCSIP preferredIFR in congested airspace, mountain flying, extensive IMC, and night experience preferredAssociate’s/Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Aviation, Management, Education or related field preferred

Additional Knowledge, Skills, Or Abilities

Proven record of successful flight instruction requiredStrong customer service and interpersonal skills requiredCourseware development experience is preferredPresentation skills preferredProfessional appearance

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.