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**Title: Certified Flight Instructor – $80,000 per Year**
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**Job Summary:**
Join our dynamic flight training academy as a Certified Flight Instructor and elevate your aviation career. This full-time position offers a competitive annual salary of $80,000. Our instructors enjoy a 40-hour work week with flexible scheduling options, promoting a balanced work-life dynamic. Benefits include health, dental, life insurance, paid training, paid vacations, and a retirement savings plan.
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**Job Description:**
As a Certified Flight Instructor at SkyHigh Aviation Academy, you will play a crucial role in molding the next generation of pilots. Your primary duty will be delivering engaging and effective training sessions both in classroom environments and in the air. You will assess student progress, customize instruction to individual learner needs, and maintain training records in accordance with FAA regulations.
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**Responsibilities:**
– Conduct flight and ground instruction in accordance with FAA approved curriculum.
– Ensure that course standards, training requirements, and objectives are met by all assigned students.
– Accurately maintain all appropriate records and recertify annually to maintain instructor ratings.
– Provide mentorship and motivational support to students.
– Stay updated on the latest teaching tools and pilot training techniques.
– Manage scheduling of lessons in coordination with student availability and aircraft resource planning.
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**Requirements:**
– Valid FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate.
– Minimum of 500 hours of instruction given.
– Current FAA Class 1 medical certificate.
– Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
– Ability to tailor lessons to meet different learning styles.
– Strong organizational skills and meticulous record keeping.
– Exceptional situational awareness and adherence to safety protocols.
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**Educational Qualifications:**
– A High School Diploma is required.
– Bachelor??s degree in Aviation, Aeronautics, or related field is preferred.
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**Benefits:**
– Competitive annual salary and performance incentives.
– Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance.
– Retirement savings plan with company match.
– Generous paid time off including holidays and vacations.
– Paid continuing education and training opportunities.
– Access to state-of-the-art teaching and flying resources.
– Supportive work culture that values instructors and staff.
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**Company Overview:**
SkyHigh Aviation Academy has been a leader in aviation training for over 25 years, boasting a legacy of commitment to excellence in flight instruction. Based at the scenic Boulder City Airport, we provide students with personalized instruction both in the air and on the ground using the latest technology and aircraft models. Our mission is to uphold the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and pilot proficiency.
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At SkyHigh Aviation Academy, we are passionate about creating an environment where instructors thrive and students succeed. If you have a passion for teaching and aviation, we invite you to become part of our expert team. Please send your resume and a cover letter to [email protected]. We look forward to soaring higher together!
*SkyHigh Aviation Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversifying its workforce and upholds nondiscriminatory hiring practices.*
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