Flight Instructor

This position is located in Duluth, MN. The primary responsibilities include providing flight and ground instruction to Cirrus employees who are current flying club members. The flying club flight instructor will also assist with the safety, recordkeeping, ramp operations, and fleet management functions of the Cirrus Flying Club.

• Represent the corporate goals and safety standards of Cirrus Aircraft by promoting Cirrus' flying culture through flying club instruction
• Organize and teach private pilot, instrument, and commercial ground classes for Cirrus employees in accordance with Cirrus Aircraft policies and FAA regulations and procedures
• Enhance flight safety by providing excellent, high-quality, and standardized flight and ground instruction
• Develop effective methods of safety communication, recordkeeping, ramp operations, and fleet management for flying club functions
• Creatively adjust teaching methods to increase the value and effectiveness of each training opportunity
• Maintain communication with students as required pre- and post-training
• Escalate customer and internal pilot issues to the Lead Flight Instructor
• Assist with company standardization flights to ensure company pilots are operating within company standards
• Provide flight and ground instruction per standards defined in Cirrus policy and procedure documents
• Operate Cirrus aircraft in accordance with applicable regulations and Cirrus company policies
• Make timely and accurate decisions regarding safety of flight
• Manage travel expenses in accordance with Cirrus company policies
• Provide excellent and professional customer service
• Act as pilot in command of Cirrus aircraft while performing corporate flight missions, ferry flights, internal training flights, and demonstration flights
• Provide factory tours to customers during the delivery and training process
• Process and maintain a deep level of aircraft knowledge and be a model aviator, flight instructor, and Cirrus representative
• Perform normal pre-flight and post-flight inspections as well as clean, fuel, add oil and de-ice fluid, update chart subscriptions, etc.
• Move aircraft safely and efficiently on the Cirrus ramp using the flight operations tug

• Current FAA Flight Instructor Certificate
  • Airplane Single engine
  • Instrument Airplane
• Hold FAA Pilot Certificate
  • Commercial Airplane Single Engine Land
  • Instrument Airplane
• Current Second-class Airman Medical Certificate or higher
• 150 total instruction hours or graduated from a Cirrus approved flight training school
• IFR in congested airspace, mountain flying, extensive IMC, international flight, and night experience preferred

• Communicates Effectively - Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• Manages Complexity - Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes, contradictory information to effectively solve problems
• Collaborates - Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Decision Quality - Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
• Situational Adaptability - Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations
• Ensures Accountability - Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments
• Develops Talent - Develops people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals

• 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 for guest relations
• Handles guest problems and complaints