Flight Instructor, HondaJet Pilot - Rapid City, SD

XSTAR Aviation•Rapid City, SD

1d•$150 - $190•Onsite

About The Position

XSTAR Aviation is seeking experienced multiengine flight instructors to help develop U.S. Air Force aviators. The role focuses on building airmanship, increasing repetition, and improving flying proficiency within the bomber aircrew community. Instructors fly multiple times each week, provide ground-based instruction, and deliver focused training to military aircrew. This is an in-person, non-commuter position. Pilots must live or be willing to relocate within 30 minutes of Rapid City, South Dakota. The schedule is Monday through Friday and does not follow a traditional airline or rotational pilot schedule. Operations are conducted under FAA Part 91 and require sound aeronautical judgment, strong crew coordination, and safe execution in a fast-paced environment. Pilots work closely with program leadership, operations support personnel, and maintenance teams. In addition to flight operations, instructors teach differences between FAA and USAF operating procedures, airspace, and regulatory frameworks. Each pilot is also assigned a ground duty aligned with site operations, such as safety, training coordination, or program administration. The organizational structure and expectations are similar to a military flying unit. Limited travel may be required for training, aircraft repositioning, or program coordination. U.S. citizenship is required; ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance is preferred.

Requirements

1,500 hours total flight time.
750 hours of PIC time.
500 hours of instructor time.
500 hours of turbine time.
At least 10 years of aviation experience.
Multi-engine experience.
Demonstrated experience providing flight instruction in multi-engine aircraft.
One of the following: FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI/CFII) and Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI); Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with multi-engine privileges and prior CFI experience; or current or former military instructor pilot experience.
Current FAA Medical Certificate, Class II or higher.
Strong aeronautical decision-making and risk management skills.
Excellent communication and instructional ability.
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented operational environment.
U.S. citizenship.
Live or be willing to relocate within 30 minutes of Rapid City, South Dakota.
Ability to safely operate aircraft and perform duties associated with flight operations.
Ability to obtain and maintain an FAA medical certificate, Class II or higher.

Nice To Haves

Multi-engine turbine experience.
Prior military aviation experience.
Instructor pilot experience in a structured training program.
Experience operating under FAA Part 91 or Part 135.
HA-420 flight experience; HA-420 experience is highly sought after.
Bachelor's degree.
Experience mentoring developing pilots in a training environment.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

Act as CFI/PIC and conduct safe, efficient multi-engine flight operations in accordance with FAA Part 91 regulations and company procedures.
Plan and execute flight profiles, and instruct aircrew on flight planning, aeronautical decision-making, and mission execution.
Mentor and instruct U.S. Air Force aviators on instrument procedures, out-and-back mission profiles, and terminal area operations.
Execute proficiency-focused flight profiles to enhance airmanship, repetition, and overall pilot performance.
Deliver ground-based instruction on FAA and USAF procedural, regulatory, and airspace differences.
Maintain high standards of aeronautical decision-making, risk management, and crew coordination in all phases of flight.
Collaborate with operations support personnel, maintenance teams, and program leadership to support effective daily flight execution.
Perform assigned ground duty roles, such as safety, training coordination, or program administration.
Participate in safety programs, reporting processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain accurate and timely flight, training, and administrative records.
Support operational planning, scheduling coordination, and program meetings as required.
Represent XSTAR Aviation professionally in interactions with military personnel, government stakeholders, and industry partners.