Flight Instructor Jobs in Fort Pierce, FL (NOW HIRING)

Job Details

• We are looking for skilled and talented Flight Instructors who are not afraid to think out of the box to deliver the best training possible to highly motivated, hand-picked trainee pilots. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy working with people and are motivated by delivering excellence, then we could be a good fit for you, and you for us.

Responsibilities

• Flight training of independent and contract students as assigned.
• Conduct flight training in accordance with FARs and SAA course outline or contract training course, as appropriate.
• Teaching training courses, or contract training course, as assigned.
• Manage assigned students training within syllabus and the schedule.
• Maintain accurate logbook records of assigned students.
• Ensure assigned students are scheduled for stage checks in a timely manner.
• Maintain currency in all procedures and regulations.
• Maintain a minimum 80% pass rate on non-final and final stage checks of assigned students.
• Maintain recency in accordance with FAR 61.57 on file with instructor records.
• Adhere to SOP’s and regulations.
• Complete annual recurrent instructor standardisation in accordance with FAR 141.
• Complete periodic Line checks/Evaluation Flights as required.
• Participate and promote the safety culture, reporting all aviation safety related issues via the feedback system, and adhere to the processes related to accomplishing goals.
• Other tasks assigned by the Programme Manager, Chief Instructor, and/or Centre Director.

Qualifications

• Please check the desired qualifications from the information below to ensure you meet the minimum criteria before applying.
• Experienced Instructor
• Minimum of 1,500 hours total time
• Holds, CFI, CFII and MEI ratings.
• The unrestricted right to work in the USA.
• Willing to commit a minimum of 2 years in the role
• First, Second or Third Class Medical Certificate.
• Recency of experience in accordance with FAR 61.57.
• Effective communication skills with fluency in English, through both verbal and written.
• Ability to interact with a diverse student body.
• Contingent to employment, all candidates must pass a drug screening and background check, along with TSA badging – if required for your role.

Benefits

• Full Time
• Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision)
• 401k Investment
• PTO – 18 days, plus 5 sick days
• Holidays – 9 days

About Us

• We are Skyborne, an industry-leading aviation training academy with a mission to Build Better Pilots. As a growing business, we’ve invested in state-of-the-art training facilities in both the UK and U.S., as well as cutting-edge resources to deliver the very best in airline-focused pilot training. We are proud to operate three state-of-the-art training facilities. Alongside our UK head office at
• Gloucestershire Airport, we operate from two major training locations - Vero Beach, Florida, and Bournemouth International Airport in the UK. Every role at Skyborne plays a vital role in guiding our trainees from the classroom to the flight deck, with our graduates going on to fly for leading airlines.
• We set ourselves the highest standards and believe that work should be both satisfying and fun. At the core of Skyborne is a culture shaped by our values and pillars:

Creativity

• We champion creativity in everything we do. We think differently and we aren’t afraid to ask questions. Innovation drives us forward and we’re always looking for smarter, more effective ways to improve how we operate.

Humanity

• We foster a supportive, team-focused environment where staff and students feel empowered, valued and heard. We respect every individual and believe that recognition, inclusion and collaboration are essential.

Quality

• Safety, expertise and professionalism are at the heart of what we do here at Skyborne. Trusted by our students and airline partners alike, we hold ourselves to the highest standards and we don’t settle for anything less.
• We’re a people-first company and a motivated, passionate team who take pride in giving our trainees the strongest start to their aviation careers.
• Our carefully selected team of professionals are committed to shaping the next generation of pilots. We partner with an extensive list of major global airlines, including British Airways, SkyWest, DHL, Jet2.com and easyJet. Whether aviation has always been on your radar or you’re discovering it for the first time, we’d love to hear from you!