Flight Instructor - Certified Flight Instructor Multi-Engine (MEI)-4

Florida Institute Of Technology • Melbourne, FL

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About The Position

The Flight Instructor position at Florida Tech involves delivering professional flight instruction in a CFR 141 environment, utilizing a detailed training syllabus. Instructors are responsible for teaching various flight-related courses, ensuring the safe operation of aircraft, and assessing student proficiency while maintaining confidentiality regarding sensitive information.

Requirements

• Hold a CFI position and earn a CFII within 60 days of hire.
• Possess a CFI, CFII, and MEI for the MEI position.
• Have an Associate's degree or equivalent credit from an accredited college.
• Be able to pass and maintain a FAA 1st or 2nd class medical exam.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse cultures.
• Proven results-oriented and self-motivated work style.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the Federal Aviation Authority Safety Team.
• Participation in Civil Air Patrol or National Intercollegiate Flight Association (NIFA) competition.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality flight instruction in accordance with a detailed training syllabus.
• Teach flight-related courses including private, instrument, commercial, and multi-engine.
• Conduct CFI/CFII ground schools and aviation safety training.
• Ensure the safe operation of aircraft during flight instruction.
• Assess and report on student proficiency to the Assistant Chief Instructor.
• Maintain an 80% student pass rate on first attempt and an 80% completion rate per semester.
• Pass standardization and proficiency checks throughout tenure with FITA.
• Provide excellent customer service to student pilots.
• Communicate effectively with students and develop teaching methods.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity employment policies.
• Reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
• Access to the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree