Flight Instructor

• Knowledge and instructor certification appropriate to the position sought

• Knowledge of various flight instruction instrumentation and equipment

• Interpersonal/human relations skills

• Verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to instruct/teach/tutor

• Ability to approach problems/decisions analytically

• Ability to reason logically and methodically

• Ability to perform under stressful circumstances

• Attentiveness to detail

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  Participates in standardization training for each course that is taught and piece of equipment used in instruction; maintains flight proficiency for each course that is instructed; adheres to all FAA regulations and departmental policies and procedures; researches new and improved teaching techniques.

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  Meets with each student as published on schedule; ensures that all flight lessons are completed according to the Training Course Outline specifications; ensures that all appropriated endorsements are made in the student’s flight book and personal logbook.

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  Submits requests for stage checks upon completion of each stage of flight training with Office Supervisor; ensures that all flight lessons and flight books are completed before request for stage check.

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  Ensures that all training activities, flights, and briefings are conducted during normal business hours.

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  Pulls aircraft in/out of hangar; helps in tying down aircraft; assists in departmental activities; attends meetings; performs other duties as assigned.

CFI - the basic CFI certificate is required. Certified Flight Instructor – Airplane (CFI) required; CFII/MEI certificate preferred; bachelor’s degree preferred. Can perform flight training in a single engine aircraft. Valid medical certificate required.

All of the above.

• CFII - must have the CFII rating when hired or has earned the rating while employed; can perform Instrument Rating flight training.