Instructor Pilot
All Aviation Jobs · Dallas, TX · 4 wk ago
ManufacturingFull-time
About the role
Join a global leader in private aviation, offering access to an ultramodern fleet of private aircraft through fractional ownership, leasing and jet cards. Together, our employees in North America and Europe work to provide Flexjet aircraft Owners with the finest experience in premium private jet travel. Flexjet, an award‑winning organization that specializes in high‑end private jet travel, is seeking an Instructor Pilot to join our team. Flexjet currently operates over 230 aircraft with over 1,200 pilots located in 150 domiciles traveling both domestically and internationally. This position is located at the CAE Training Center, near the DFW International Airport, in Dallas, TX.
Responsibilities
- Deliver simulator flight training to Flexjet pilots
- Provide classroom instruction in all subjects
- Assist in the development of courseware and training material to ensure a well‑developed and accurately structured pilot training program
- Support the development and certification of training curriculums including simulator, FTD and FMS training devices
- Deliver exceptional initial and recurrent pilot training instruction, addressing Crew Resource Management, Flexjet Standard Operating Procedures, Checklist Philosophy, Roles & Responsibilities, Performance goals, Forms & Records, Briefing/Debriefing methods and others
- Ensure training procedures reflect actual operation and SOPs
- Maintain currency on regulatory issues that impact Flexjet Flight Operations
- Inspect work and correct as necessary to meet the Quality Requirements expected by crewmembers, the supervisor, and Company specifications
- Support other team members and conduct oneself in a manner that earns respect
- Maintain the highest degree of integrity and teamwork within and outside the training department
- Perform all operations safely and make every reasonable effort to prevent others from committing unsafe acts
- Continuously learn and train others
- Manage time to optimize productivity
- Communicate with colleagues and supervisor in a clear, friendly, honest and timely manner
- Strive to reduce costs
- Contribute and support the Company’s Safety Risk Management, Security, and Quality systems
- Perform other work‑related duties as assigned
Requirements
- FAA ATP with type rating in at least one Company fleet aircraft
- Minimum of one year experience with Flexjet as a pilot is preferred
- Thorough knowledge of regulatory issues impacting Flexjet training requirements
- Thorough knowledge of simulator‑based flight training program structure
- Working knowledge of current instructional design technology
- Working knowledge of Flexjet Flight Operations Manual
- Working knowledge of Flexjet organizational structure and policies
Skills
- Ability to travel
- Ability to act as a liaison for the company with governmental officials, FAA, TSA and other agencies
- Strong interpersonal, verbal/written, listening, and presentation skills to effectively teach required subjects and provide constructive feedback
- Ability to properly judge and evaluate pilot performance, willing to do so accurately and impartially
- Ability to keep accurate records, complete proper paperwork and submit required documents to the company in a timely manner
- Proficiency with computer applications such as CAMP, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to function well in a high‑demand environment while maintaining a positive attitude and image and work well with others