Duncan MacLaren

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Multiple locations across the United States, including but not limited to:

• Arizona: Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, Goodyear, Phoenix, Tucson
• California: Van Nuys, Las Vegas (NV proximity)
• Colorado: Englewood, Colorado Springs, Broomfield, Watkins
• Florida: Orlando, Sanford, DeLand, New Smyrna Beach, Apopka, Kissimmee, Punta Gorda, Fort Myers, Merritt Island, Lantana, Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Daytona Beach, Jacksonville
• Georgia: Atlanta, Lawrenceville, Eastman, Hampton
• Indiana: Madison, Columbus
• Kansas: Wichita
• Massachusetts: Plymouth, New Bedford
• Michigan: Muskegon, Grand Haven, Fremont, Lakeview, Grand Rapids, Allegan, Flint
• New Jersey: Readington
• North Carolina: Indian Trail
• Ohio: Athens, Ravenna, Akron, Akron-Canton
• Oklahoma: Oklahoma City
• Rhode Island: North Kingstown
• Tennessee: Dickson, Lebanon, Sparta
• Texas: Addison, Dallas, McKinney, Denton, Fort Worth, Arlington, Grand Prairie, Mesquite, Lancaster, Lake Dallas, Justin, Shady Shores, Roanoke, Georgetown, Austin, Taylor, Kennesaw, Seguin, Commerce
• Utah: St. George, Spanish Fork, Provo, Ogden
• Washington: Olympia, Puyallup, Auburn, Renton, Everett, Tacoma, Bremerton

About the Role

We are seeking certified flight instructors (CFI, CFII, MEI) and ground instructors to provide high-quality flight and ground training for private, instrument, commercial, multi-engine, and advanced ratings. Positions include full-time, part-time, and independent contractor opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide flight instruction for private pilot (PPL), instrument rating (IR), commercial pilot (CPL), multi-engine (ME), and advanced ratings.
• Conduct ground school and one-on-one ground instruction for private, instrument, and commercial pilot candidates.
• Prepare students for checkrides, including stage checks and FAA practical tests.
• Teach specialized courses such as tailwheel, high-performance, complex, and mountain flying.
• Offer flight reviews (BFR), instrument proficiency checks (IPC), and recurrent training.
• Develop and deliver ground courses for CFII and other advanced certifications.
• Provide personalized, results-driven training tailored to individual student needs.
• Instruct in single-pilot IFR operations and multi-engine aircraft.
• Serve as a Gold Seal flight instructor for PPL, instrument, and checkride prep.

Requirements

• FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate; CFII and/or MEI preferred.
• Current FAA medical certificate (Class III or higher).
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations, aeronautical decision-making, and risk management.
• Experience with tailwheel, high-performance, complex, and mountain flying (where applicable).
• Ability to instruct in single-pilot IFR and multi-engine operations.
• Ground instructor (AGI/IGI) certification is a plus.
• Excellent communication and teaching skills.
• Passion for aviation safety and student success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 250+ hours of flight instruction experience (varies by location).
• Experience with glass cockpit aircraft and modern avionics.
• ATP certificate preferred for advanced training roles.
• Previous experience as a Gold Seal instructor or checkride prep specialist is desirable.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings.