Flight Instructor, Sr.

About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

Purpose of Position

The Flight Instructor, Senior expands upon their expert aviation knowledge and facilitation skills to deliver exceptional ground and simulator flight instruction that seamlessly meets client needs in accordance with aviation regulations and FlightSafety Training principles.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Conduct pilot ground and simulator training for clients receiving core, specialty or enrichment training courses.
• Develop and prepare training materials that support training delivery to meet the client needs in accordance with the applicable curriculum.
• Customize scenarios based on unique client needs during training delivery.
• Dynamically adjust instruction style and approach to deliver tailored training solutions for clients.
• Evaluate and measure trainee progress and recommend for qualification, or additional training.
• Complete accurate training records specific to each client, aiding their success in achieving the requested objective(s).
• Assist those in need to solve client training issues by providing constructive suggestions based upon gained knowledge and experience.
• Monitor and Maintain Instructor qualifications in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Set a positive example and makes identifiable contributions to the organization and customer experience.
• Adhere to and promote FlightSafety Instructor Performance Standards.

Minimum Experience

• 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 no ATP, must meet the requirements of:
• 14 CFR part 61.153
• 14 CFR part 61.64 without a Supervised Operating Experience (SOE) limitation.
• A minimum of one unrestricted PIC type rating.
• Preferred: FAR Part 135, FAR Part 121, or military training experience.
• Preferred: 2,500 hours of total flight time
• Preferred:  Earned and maintained FAA and/or EASA TCE qualification

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of customer, regulatory and company processes
• Knowledge of aviation safety standards and practices
• Knowledge of common aviation regulations
• Intermediate facilitation skills
• Intermediate customer service skills
• Advanced problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to differentiate instruction style to suit client learning style
• Ability to act as a Subject Matter Expert for courseware projects

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. Must possess physical range of body motion to perform the following:

• Reach, exert pressure and manipulate the rudder controls and or antitorque with both feet.
• Reach and manipulate numerous controls within the Simulator device from the Instructor's chair.
• Enter and exit from the Simulator device via the provided ramp.
• Move between the Instructor station, screen and podium while instructing in the classroom.
• Exit from malfunct