Pilot- Flight Instructor Sr2X

Cirrus Aircraft’s Mission is to deliver an aviation experience that is the pinnacle of innovation, quality, and safety to our customers.  Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet™, the world’s first single engine Personal Jet and recipient of the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined performance, comfort and safety in aviation with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has passed 15 million hours and over 240 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS® as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. Find out more at www.cirrusaircraft.com. 

Cirrus offers a competitive benefits package and is dedicated to the advancement of general aviation. The Cirrus Flying Club offers employees and their family members the unique opportunity to obtain their private pilot’s license in the comfort of a Cirrus or rent a Cirrus for an impromptu adventure at a greatly reduced rate.  We are committed to investing in the future of our employees and company by offering professional development and career progression opportunities and we engage employees by offering several employee and family events throughout the year, as well as the opportunity to take part in activity clubs and community events.

Job Description

The Flight Instructor provides industry-leading, learner-centric flight training for the achievement of private pilot certificates, instrument ratings, advanced pilot certifications and ratings.  To meet the demands of discerning customers who look for the absolute best, training is provided in iconic Cirrus Aircraft airplanes.  Training follows a structured syllabus with proprietary course material for streamlined training to support the learning process.

Ancillary duties include identifying and communicating pilot progression and opportunities, record keeping, safety management, flight planning and preparation, lesson planning and preparation, complex problem solving, mastery of subject matter material, and recommending processes improvements.

Duties include acting as pilot in command of Cirrus aircraft while performing 14 CFR part 91 corporate flight operations (demonstration, repositioning, and post-maintenance flights) when needed, flight reviews, proficiency checks, and other similar pilot and Flight Instructor duties. 

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Adhere to all industry and Cirrus established safety procedures and policies when performing job duties
• Provide excellent and professional customer service
• Make timely and accurate decisions regarding safety of flight
• Conduct training events following program guidance and requirements
• Provide flight and ground instruction per standards defined in Cirrus policy and procedure documents.
• Meticulously record all training event activities and results in pilot training records
• Recommend students for FAA written and practical tests
• Training events consist of flight lessons in aircraft, one-on-one ground instruction, and classroom ground instruction
• Implement a variety of training techniques to accommodate differences in learning styles and needs
• Assess pilot performance in the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains for each training event
• Discover opportunities to customize training events to fit individual student needs
• Act as pilot in command of Cirrus aircraft while performing corporate flight missions, ferry flights, internal training flights, and demonstration flights
• Perform normal pre-flight and post flight inspections as well as clean, fuel, add oil and de-ice fluid, update chart subscriptions, etc.
• Attend and lead pilot safety briefings
• Manage travel expenses in accordance with Cirrus company policies
• Continuous learning of the latest developments in the Cirrus Aircraft line of aircraft products
• Process and maintain a deep level of aircraft knowledge and be a model aviator, Flight Instructor, and Cirrus representative
• Provide feedback for program improvements
• Identify needs to escalate concerns as appropriate
• Maintain communication with students as required pre- and post- training
• Enhance flight safety by providing excellent, high quality, and standardized flight and ground instruction
• Develop effective methods of safety communication, recordkeeping, ramp operations, and fleet management for flying club functions
• Maintain communication with students as required pre- and post- training
• Assist with company standardization flights to ensure company pilots are operating within company standards
• Provide flight and ground instruction per standards defined in Cirrus policy and procedure documents.
• Make timely and accurate decisions regarding safety of flight
• Manage travel expenses in accordance with Cirrus company policies
• Act as pilot in command of Cirrus aircraft while performing corporate flight missions, ferry flights, internal training flights, and demonstration flights
• Perform normal pre-flight and post flight inspections as well as clean, fuel, add oil and de-ice fluid, update chart subscriptions, etc.
• Move aircraft safely and efficiently on the Cirrus ramp
• All other duties as assigned

Required Education, Experience or License:

• Current and active FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI and CFII) required
• Current 1st or 2nd Class FAA Medical required
• 1000 hours acting as instructor required

Preferred Education, Experience or License:

• IFR in congested airspace, mountain flying, extensive IMC, international flight, and night experience preferred
• 350 hours Cirrus Aircraft experience preferred
• Hold CSIP or equivalent preferred

Additional Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:

• Proven record of successful flight instruction commensurate with experience required
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills required
• Courseware development experience is preferred
• Presentation skills
• Professional appearance
• Identify and effectively communicate pilot progression, deficiencies, barriers, and needs using the common language of the Fundamentals of Instruction

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required. 

This job is located in Scottsdale, AZ. The economic growth and superior quality of life found in the Phoenix area didn't just happen overnight. From thriving cultural opportunities to amazing recreation areas, Phoenix has developed into the place where individuals want to work, live and play. From pedestrian-friendly downtowns with urban vibes to small town communities bursting with personality, and surrounding mountains with wide-open space for hiking and biking, the Phoenix area has it all. 

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.