Pilot - Flight Instructor 3 - SR2X

Job Summary

The Flight Instructor provides industry-leading, learner-centric flight training to Cirrus customers.  To meet the demands of discerning customers who look for the absolute best, training is provided in iconic Cirrus Aircraft SR model airplanes at the premier Cirrus Services Center in Orlando, FL.  The 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 process 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.

The Cirrus Factory Instructor reports to the Flight Operations Supervisor.

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
• 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, clean, fuel, add oil and de-ice fluid, update chart subscriptions, etc.
• 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
• Maintain communication with students as required pre- and post- training
• Enhance flight safety by providing excellent, high quality, and standardized flight and ground instruction
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Current FAA Flight Instructor Certificate
• Airplane Single engine
• Instrument Airplane
• Hold FAA Pilot Certificate
• Commercial Airplane Single Engine Land
• Instrument Airplane
• 750 hours total dual given or 500 Cirrus dual given required
• Current Second-class Airman Medical Certificate or higher
• IFR in congested airspace, mountain flying, extensive IMC, international flight, and night experience preferred

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: 

• Communicates Effectively - Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Manages Complexity - Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes, contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Collaborates - Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Decision Quality - Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward·
• Situational Adaptability - Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations.
• Ensures Accountability - Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments·
• Develops Talent - Develops people to meet both their career goals and the organizations goals.

Ensures Exceptional Customer Service:

• Energizes the Cirrus Service Essentials
• Strives to improve service performance.
• Anticipates guests' needs and responds promptly
• Displays guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations.
• Handles guest problems and complaints.

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. 

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.

MISSION

To deliver an aviation experience that is the pinnacle of innovation, quality, and safety to our customers.

ABOUT CIRRUS AIRCRAFT

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 nine million hours and over 170 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. The company has three locations in the United States, located in Duluth, Minnesota, Grand Forks, North Dakota and Knoxville, Tennessee. Find out more at
 

OUR BENEFITS

Cirrus offers a competitive benefits package that includes: health, dental, life, short and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account, 401K retirement savings plan, voluntary vision, Employee Referral Incentive Program, vacation and holiday pay. Additionally, all employees enjoy a discount at the company store and exclusive discounts from our world-class partners, like Garmin, Bose, AT&T, Microsoft, Fastenal and more.

LIFE AT CIRRUS

As a leading manufacturer of personal aircraft, Cirrus 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.

At Cirrus, we are committed to investing in the future of our employees and company by offering 
professional development
 and 
career progression
opportunities that include onboarding, recurrent and area-specific training, talent acceleration and leadership development, continuing education, and tuition assistance programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.