travis crawford

Various flight instructor and private pilot (PPL) positions available across multiple locations in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide flight instruction for Private Pilot License (PPL), Instrument Rating (IR), Commercial Pilot License (CPL), Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument (CFII), and Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI).
• Conduct ground school and flight training for students at various stages of pilot certification.
• Prepare students for checkrides and proficiency tests.
• Offer specialized training, including tailwheel, high-performance, complex aircraft, and mountain flying.
• Provide flight reviews (BFR), Instrument Proficiency Checks (IPC), and advanced endorsements.
• Develop personalized training plans for students.
• Teach ground courses for private, instrument, and commercial pilot certifications.

Requirements

• FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate, with additional CFII and/or MEI preferred for many roles.
• Private Pilot License (PPL) or higher, depending on the role.
• Experience in flight instruction, including ground and in-flight training.
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations and training standards.
• Ability to tailor instruction to individual student needs.
• Gold Seal CFI certification is a plus for some positions.
• Experience with specific aircraft types or training scenarios (e.g., tailwheel, multi-engine, mountain flying) may be required for specialized roles.

Skills

• Excellent communication and instructional skills.
• Patience and adaptability to work with students of varying skill levels.
• Strong understanding of aviation theory and practical flight operations.
• Ability to conduct thorough pre-flight briefings and post-flight debriefings.
• Proficiency in using flight training devices and simulators where applicable.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to FAA guidelines.