Flight Instructor CMH

Pay

Salary Range: [[salaryMin]] - [[salaryMax]]. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, education, skills, experience, and market demands.

Benefits

FlightSafety offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes vacation, sick leave, a 401(k) match, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits.

About the role

The Flight Instructor delivers exceptional ground and simulator flight instruction in accordance with aviation regulations and FlightSafety Training principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pilot ground and simulator training for clients receiving core, specialty, or enrichment training courses.
• Develop and prepare training materials that support delivery to meet client needs in accordance with the applicable curriculum.
• Evaluate and measure trainee progress and recommend qualification or additional training.
• Complete accurate training records specific to each client, aiding their success in achieving the requested objectives.
• Identify client training issues and seek assistance prior to execution.
• Maintain instructor qualifications in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• No minimum education requirement.
• Must be able and willing to participate in FlightSafety's DOT Drug and Alcohol testing program.
• Unrestricted ATP certificate, or an ICAO member state Airline Transport Pilot License.
• If no ATP, must meet the requirements of 14 CFR part 61.153 and 14 CFR part 61.64 without a Supervised Operating Experience (SOE) limitation.
• A minimum of one unrestricted PIC type rating.
• Preferred: FAR Part 135, FAR Part 121, or military training experience.
• Preferred: 2,500 hours of total flight time.
• Knowledge of aviation safety standards and practices.
• Knowledge of common aviation regulations.
• Ability to manage classes and teach effectively.
• First‑level facilitation and customer service skills.
• Ability to be coachable and receive feedback to support development.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• May be required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
• Must reach, exert pressure, and manipulate rudder controls and/or anti‑torque with both feet.
• Must reach and manipulate numerous controls within the simulator device from the instructor's chair.
• Enter and exit the simulator via the provided ramp; move between instructor station, screen, and podium while instructing.
• Exit from a malfunctioned simulator in a severely pitched attitude.
• Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 lb; frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lb.
• Frequent work near moving mechanical parts; may work in high, precarious places and outdoors.
• Occasional exposure to wet/humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme temperatures, electrical shock, radiation, and vibration.