eVTOL Flight Instructor I

Pivotal•Miami, FL

32d•Onsite

About The Position

Pivotal is a leader in the emerging market of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, designing, developing, and manufacturing light eVTOL aircraft. They are known for the BlackFly aircraft, the world's first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer market. Their aircraft are efficient, compact, and simple, suitable for various applications. Pivotal is seeking an eVTOL Flight Instructor I to support their customer training program. This role involves delivering structured ground, simulator, and aircraft training according to Pivotal standards, aiming to equip customers with the knowledge, confidence, and operational discipline for safe aircraft operation. The ideal candidate is a Certified Flight Instructor or aviation training professional with experience in formal aviation training environments. Additional FAA qualifications are preferred.

Requirements

Minimum of 3+ years of aviation training, flight training, simulation training, ground instruction, or formal instructional program experience
Experience delivering training in a structured environment (e.g., classroom, simulator, flight, public safety, OEM, corporate aviation, military, Part 61 or Part 141 training settings)
Strong instructional communication skills, including the ability to brief, teach, coach, assess, and debrief trainees effectively
Ability to support eLearning content, lesson plans, training aids, videos, scenarios, and other student-facing instructional materials
Ability to follow established curriculum, training standards, operating procedures, and safety expectations with consistency
Ability to meet the physical requirements to pilot Pivotal aircraft, including maintaining a fully clothed weight of 190 lbs or less
Flexibility to work in a dynamic environment while maintaining safety, quality, and training objectives
Eligible for employment in the United States
Willing to work onsite at HQ office in Palo Alto, CA

Nice To Haves

FAA Certified Flight Instructor certificate
Advanced Ground Instructor, Instrument Ground Instructor or other relevant FAA certificates (or equivalent) or ratings
Experience delivering flight, simulator, ground, military, OEM, corporate, public safety, or customer-facing aviation training
Strong knowledge of aviation safety, risk management, standard operating procedures, and training standardization
Excellent interpersonal skills and a customer-focused instructional approach
Strong attention to detail, sound safety judgment, and clear written communication skills
Ability to work flexible schedules and travel to training locations in California, South Florida, and potentially other locations as business needs require

Responsibilities

Deliver structured ground, simulator, and aircraft training for Pivotal customers and eVTOL pilots
Conduct pre-flight planning, student briefings, ground lessons, simulator sessions, flight lessons, post-flight debriefs, training analysis, and required reporting
Support aircraft ground support (AGS) activities at training locations, including aircraft preparation, ground handling coordination, and operational support
Explain aviation, aircraft systems, safety, and operational concepts clearly and practically
Maintain accurate training records, lesson documentation, student progress notes, and required program materials
Support updates to training content, lesson plans, instructional materials, videos, and scenario-based training resources
Identify and communicate student readiness concerns, training delivery gaps, or safety risks through appropriate channels
Follow applicable laws, regulations, company procedures, safety standards, and training program expectations
Work safely and professionally in accordance with established operating procedures, risk controls, and customer training standards