Job Description

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Cirrus Aircrafts mission is to deliver an aviation experience that is the pinnacle of innovation, quality, and safety to our customers. Founded in 1984, Cirrus is a global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet, the worlds first single?engine personal jet and recipient of the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy. Cirrus has redefined performance, comfort and safety with innovations such as the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS). Worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has exceeded nine million hours and CAPS has contributed to the safe return of more than 250 pilots. Find out more at cirrusaircraft.com.

Job Summary

The Flight Instructor provides industry?leading, learner?centric flight training to Cirrus customers. Training is conducted in Cirrus SR and SF aircraft at the premier Cirrus Services Center in Knoxville, TN, following a structured syllabus and proprietary course materials. Ancillary duties include pilot progression communication, record keeping, safety management, flight planning, lesson planning, issue resolution, process improvement, and acting as pilot in command for corporate and instructional flights.

Essential Duties

• Adhere to all industry and Cirrus safety procedures and policies.
• Provide excellent and professional customer service.
• Make timely and accurate decisions regarding flight safety.
• Conduct training events following program guidance and requirements.
• Provide flight and ground instruction per Cirrus policy and procedure documents.
• Meticulously record all training activity and results in pilot training records.
• Recommend students for FAA written and practical tests.
• Assess pilot performance in the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains.
• Discover opportunities to customize training events to fit individual student needs.
• Act as pilot in command during corporate, ferry, internal training, and demonstration flights.
• Perform pre?flight and post?flight inspections, fueling, oil change, de?ice fluid, and chart updates.
• Continuously learn about the latest developments in the Cirrus aircraft line.
• Maintain a deep level of aircraft knowledge and serve as a model aviator and Cirrus representative.
• Maintain communication with students as required pre? and post?training.
• Enhance flight safety by providing high?quality, standardized flight and ground instruction.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current FAA Flight Instructor Certificate (Airplane Single Engine and Instrument).
• Hold FAA Pilot Certificate: Commercial (Airplane Single Engine Land) and Instrument.
• Current Second?class Airman Medical Certificate or higher.
• IFR in congested airspace, mountain flying, extensive IMC, international flight, and night experience preferred.
• 1000 total instruction hours or 750 Cirrus instruction hours required.
• SF50 Type Rating Preferred.
• ATP Certificate Preferred.

Competencies

• Communicates Effectively delivers clear multi?mode communication tailored to audience needs.
• Manages Complexity synthesizes large volumes of information to solve problems.
• Collaborates builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others.
• Decision Quality makes good and timely decisions that advance the organization.
• Situational Adaptability adapts to changing demands in real time.
• Ensures Accountability holds self and others accountable to commitments.
• Develops Talent develops people to meet career and organizational goals.

Exceptional Customer Service

• Energizes the Cirrus Service Essentials.
• Strives to improve service performance.
• Anticipates guests needs and responds promptly.
• Displays guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service, and creates a positive atmosphere.
• Handles guest requests, problems, and complaints.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan: Dollar?for?dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting.
• Employer?Paid Coverages: Group term life, short? and long?term disability insurance.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options.
• Free Health Tracking with rewards.
• Generous PTO: 120 hours accrued within the first year.
• Employee Referral Bonus.
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access to partner and marketplace discounts.
• Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations.

Location & Compensation

Knoxville, Tennessee $86,015.00$117,706.00 per annum.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug?free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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