Flight Training Instructor

Job Summary

Wings Over the Rockies seeks an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and engaging Flight Training and SIMs Instructor to provide hands-on flight simulator instruction to middle and high school students participating in Wings Aerospace Education (WAE), Summer Camps, and other youth education programs. The instructor creates a supportive, interactive learning environment that builds student confidence, develops aviation knowledge and flight skills, assesses student progress, and provides constructive feedback to enhance performance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide flight simulator instruction to middle and high school students enrolled in the WAE and camp programs.
• Provide flight simulator instruction to and other flight/basic pilot knowledge classes to middle and high school students enrolled in Wings Aerospace Exploration (M-W), and also in the summer camp (ages 8-12) and Scouting programs (ages 10-18).
• As part of flight simulator instruction, establish an engaging and supportive learning environment for the student.
• Assess student progress and provide feedback to help improve their skills.
• Provide various flight simulator instruction and demonstrations for Museum guests.
• Stay current on the latest software upgrades and FAA regulations as applicable to curriculum.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Valid FAA Pilot License
• Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) highly desirable
• Expert knowledge of flight simulation software and systems (X-Plane preferred)
• Must be able to pass a routine background check
• Experience as a flight instructor and/or flight simulation instructor
• Previous teaching or instructional experience with middle/high school students desirable
• Strong knowledge of general aviation, aerodynamics, flight principles, and FAA regulations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Friendly demeanor, enjoys working with the public and has a strong passion for aviation
• Patience and ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of individual students
• Commitment to the Mission of the Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum

Compensation And Benefits

The hourly compensation for this position is $28 - $30 per hour. This position is classified as non-benefit eligible and does not qualify for employer-sponsored health, retirement, or paid leave benefits beyond those required by applicable law.

About Wings Over The Rockies

Wings Over the Rockies is a Colorado-based non-profit organization dedicated to educating and inspiring all people about aviation and space endeavors of the past, present and future. By utilizing the Air & Space Museum in Denver’s historic Lowry neighborhood to preserve the past and the Exploration of Flight Center at Centennial Airport to focus on the present and future, Wings strives to encourage the future aerospace leaders of tomorrow.