Part Time Fixed Wing Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
About The Position
Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs) at BETA are foundational to our aviation culture and operational readiness. CFIs provide high-quality flight and ground instruction to BETA team members across a diverse fleet, while upholding rigorous safety, professionalism, and standardization expectations. This role blends instruction, mentorship, operational discipline, and cultural leadership within a fast-evolving aviation environment. CFIs operate primarily from BETA’s Burlington, VT headquarters and fly year-round in fixed-wing aircraft including electric trainers, conventional piston aircraft, tailwheel aircraft, floatplanes, and multi-engine airplanes.
Requirements
- Commercial Pilot Certificate – Airplane Single Engine Land (ASEL)
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
- Instrument Instructor (CFII)
- Minimum 500 hrs Total Time
- Minimum 150 hrs Dual Given
- High Performance and Complex endorsements
- Valid 2nd class medical
- Valid U.S. driver’s license
- Ability to operate professionally in a structured, safety-focused environment
- Strong communication, judgment, and instructional skills
Nice To Haves
- Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) - Airplane
- 1000+ hrs Total Time
- 500+ Dual Given
- Seaplane Rating and instructional experience
- Tailwheel experience
- Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI)
- Experience instructing in technically advanced aircraft (TAA) or electric aircraft
- Prior experience in corporate, test, or high-accountability flight operations
Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional flight instruction under Part 61, aligned with BETA training standards
- Conduct dual instruction, proficiency flights, and evaluation flights for pilots with a wide range of experience levels and goals
- Conduct discovery flights and non-instructional flight experiences to team members
- Deliver ground instruction, briefings, and debriefings using standardized curricula and training materials
- Support onboarding and internal engagement events by educating team members on BETA’s flight training programs and safety culture
- Participate in aircraft care, cleanliness, and basic operational readiness activities
- Maintain accurate and timely training records in Flight Schedule Pro and other company systems
- Manage scheduling issues directly with students via Slack, text, or phone call
- Contribute to continuous improvement of training materials, SOPs, and operational documentation
- Uphold BETA’s safety, professionalism, and risk-management expectations at all times
Benefits
- Restricted Stock Units
- Performance Stock Units
- Onsite healthcare in Vermont
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Dental and vision
- Short- and long-term disability
- Paid parental leave
- Daily lunch provided
- Flight lessons
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
