Flight Instructor - Long Beach

FlightSafety International•Long Beach, CA

3d•$100,625 - $171,250

About The Position

The Flight Instructor delivers ground and simulator flight instruction in accordance with aviation regulations and FlightSafety Training principles. The role includes teaching clients in core, specialty, or enrichment courses, preparing materials to support the applicable curriculum, assessing trainee progress, and maintaining accurate training records. Instructors identify training issues and seek assistance before instruction takes place, and maintain their qualifications in accordance with regulatory requirements. The position involves classroom and simulator instruction, including operating simulator controls and moving between the instructor station, screen, and podium. The work environment may include moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, and outdoor weather conditions, with occasional exposure to other specified environmental hazards.

Requirements

Must be able and willing to participate in FlightSafety's DOT Drug and Alcohol testing program.
An unrestricted ATP certificate or an ICAO member state Airline Transport Pilot License.
If the candidate does not have an ATP, must meet the requirements of 14 CFR part 61.153 and 14 CFR part 61.64 without a Supervised Operating Experience (SOE) limitation.
A minimum of one unrestricted PIC type rating.
Knowledge of aviation safety standards and practices.
Knowledge of common aviation regulations.
Ability to manage classes and teach effectively.
First-level facilitation skills.
First-level customer service skills.
Ability to be coachable and receive feedback to support development.
Physical ability to reach, exert pressure, and manipulate rudder controls and/or anti-torque controls with both feet; operate simulator controls from the instructor's chair; enter and exit the simulator using the provided ramp; move around the classroom while instructing; and exit a malfunctioned simulator in a severely pitched attitude.
Specific vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

FAR Part 135, FAR Part 121, or military training experience.
2,500 hours of total flight time.

Responsibilities

Conduct pilot ground and simulator training for clients receiving core, specialty, or enrichment training courses.
Develop and prepare training materials that support delivery in accordance with the applicable curriculum and client needs.
Evaluate and measure trainee progress and recommend qualification or additional training.
Complete accurate client training records to support achievement of the requested objectives.
Identify client training issues and seek assistance before execution.
Maintain instructor qualifications in accordance with regulatory requirements.