Flight Instructor

Flight Instructor

Full Time

FAA Part 135 Program

Cartersville, GA, US

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Requisition ID: 1200

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A flight instructor is a person who helps educate and instruct individuals in the safe operation of aircraft.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Train students to appropriate level to achieve pilot certification.

• Ensure renter pilots and student pilots are proficient and safe to operate Phoenix Air aircraft

• Promote flight training with Phoenix Air.

• Conduct flight and ground training in accordance with FAA procedures and regulations for students to receive pilot certification.

• Conduct flight and ground training to evaluate renter pilots to ensure the safe operation of aircraft.

• Monitor weather conditions to make timely decisions with regard to student rental pilot flights.

• Conduct introductory flights to promote a course of flying to a potential student.

• Perform any duties assigned by the flight school manager and assume a high level of responsibility in the manager’s absence.

SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 18 years of age when you finish your training and take your FAA practical (flight) test.

• Able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language.

• Obtain at least third-class medical certificate.

• Hold either an Airline Transport Pilot certificate or Commercial pilot certificate with an aircraft category and class rating that is appropriate to the flight instructor certificate being sought; an instrument pilot rating or privileges on the person’s certificate that are appropriate to the flight instructor rating being sought.

• Pass the Certified Flight Instructor and Fundamentals of Instruction knowledge test.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sit without standing for long periods of time.

• Adhere to the visual demands set in the medical standards established by the FAA.

• Hear clearly verbal communications in person, on the telephone, and over a headset with ambient aircraft and passenger noise.

• Move about the aircraft and perform all required functions freely, effectively, and quickly in confined environment.

• Sit in pilot’s seat or assigned jump seat with seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened without any modifications.