Flight Instructor

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 aircraftPromote 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.