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Cirrus Aircraft

Flight Instructor 4

Scottsdale, AZ

Ancillary duties include identifying and communicating pilot progression and opportunities, record keeping, safety management, flight planning and preparation, lesson planning and preparation ...

Cirrus Aircraft

Flight Instructor 4

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$113K - $169K/yr

Ancillary duties include identifying and communicating pilot progression and opportunities, record keeping, safety management, flight planning and preparation, lesson planning and preparation ...

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Cirrus Aircraft

Flight Instructor 4

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$113K - $169K/yr

Ancillary duties include identifying and communicating pilot progression and opportunities, record keeping, safety management, flight planning and preparation, lesson planning and preparation ...

Air Methods

Flight Paramedic

Fort Mohave, AZ

$25.54 - $31.22/hr

... planned outreach marketing and education activities. • Functions as a medical flight member by ... attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completes necessary documentation.

Air Methods

Flight Paramedic

Parker, AZ

Participates in patient and referring institution follow-up and planned outreach marketing and education activities. Functions as a medical flight member by attending pre-mission briefings and ...

Air Methods Clinical

Flight Nurse

Fort Mohave, AZ · On-site

Participates in patient and referring institution follow-up and in planned outreach marketing and ... As a member of the Clinical Flight Crew, any person employed in this position shall maintain a ...

Air Methods Clinical

Flight Nurse

Show Low, AZ · On-site

Participates in patient and referring institution follow-up and in planned outreach marketing and ... As a member of the Clinical Flight Crew, any person employed in this position shall maintain a ...

Air Methods

Flight Paramedic

Fort Mohave, AZ · On-site

$25.54 - $31.22/hr

... planned outreach marketing and education activities. • Functions as a medical flight member by ... attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completes necessary documentation.

Air Methods

Flight Paramedic

Fort Mohave, AZ · On-site

$25.54 - $31.22/hr

... planned outreach marketing and education activities. • Functions as a medical flight member by ... attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completes necessary documentation.

Air Methods

Flight Paramedic

Parker, AZ

$25.54 - $31.22/hr

... planned outreach marketing and education activities. • Functions as a medical flight member by ... attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completes necessary documentation.

Air Methods

Flight Nurse

Fort Mohave, AZ · On-site

Participates in patient and referring institution follow-up and in planned outreach marketing and ... As a member of the Clinical Flight Crew, any person employed in this position shall maintain a ...

Air Methods Clinical

Flight Paramedic

Fort Mohave, AZ · On-site

Participates in patient and referring institution follow-up and planned outreach marketing and education activities. Functions as a medical flight member by attending pre-mission briefings and ...

Air Methods Clinical

Flight Paramedic

Parker, AZ · On-site

Participates in patient and referring institution follow-up and planned outreach marketing and education activities. Functions as a medical flight member by attending pre-mission briefings and ...

Air Methods

Flight Paramedic

Parker, AZ · On-site

$25.54 - $31.22/hr

... planned outreach marketing and education activities. • Functions as a medical flight member by ... attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completes necessary documentation.

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As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for flight planner in Arizona is $64,869.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,776.00 and $76,699.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Flight Instructor 4

Cirrus Aircraft

Scottsdale, AZ

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Cirrus Aircraft rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 54 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

26th of 72 rated aerospace companies

Job description

OverviewThe Flight Instructor provides industry-leading, learner-centric flight training to Cirrus customers. To meet the demands of discerning customers who look for the absolute best, training is provided in iconic Cirrus Aircraft SR and SF model airplanes at the premier Cirrus Services Center in Knoxville, TN. The training follows a structured syllabus with proprietary course material for streamlined training to support the learning process. Ancillary duties include identifying and communicating pilot progression and opportunities, record keeping, safety management, flight planning and preparation, lesson planning and preparation, complex problem solving, mastery of subject matter material, and recommending process improvements. Duties include acting as pilot in command of Cirrus aircraft while performing 14 CFR part 91 corporate flight operations (demonstration, repositioning, and post-maintenance flights) when needed, flight reviews, proficiency checks, and other similar pilot and flight instructor duties. The Cirrus Factory Direct instructor reports to the Flight Operations Supervisor.Responsibilities
  • Adhere to all industry and Cirrus established safety procedures and policies when performing job duties
  • Provide excellent and professional customer service
  • Make timely and accurate decisions regarding safety of flight
  • Conduct training events following program guidance and requirements
  • Provide flight and ground instruction per standards defined in Cirrus policy and procedure documents.
  • Meticulously record all training event activities and results in pilot training records
  • Recommend students for FAA written and practical tests
  • Assess pilot performance in the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains for each training event
  • Discover opportunities to customize training events to fit individual student needs
  • Act as pilot in command of Cirrus aircraft while performing corporate flight missions, ferry flights, internal training flights, and demonstration flights
  • Perform normal pre-flight and post-flight inspections, clean, fuel, add oil and de-ice fluid, update chart subscriptions, etc.
  • Continuous learning of the latest developments in the Cirrus Aircraft line of aircraft products
  • Process and maintain a deep level of aircraft knowledge and be a model aviator, flight instructor, and Cirrus representative
  • Maintain communication with students as required pre- and post- training
  • Enhance flight safety by providing excellent, high quality, and standardized flight and ground instruction
  • All other duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • Three year's pilot experience required
  • 1000 dual given hours or 750 hours in Cirrus required
  • SF50 Type rating preferred; ATP certificate preferred
  • 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
  • IFR in congested airspace, mountain flying, extensive IMC, international flight, and night experience preferred
  • Meet ATP Single Engine requirements as outlined in the FAR 61.159 (1,500 total time, 500 XC, 100 Night, 75 Instrument, 250 Airplane PIC)
  • 100 hours turbine time or experience currently employed as a pilot by Cirrus

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options
  • Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts: FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA
  • Well-being: Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through medical provider
  • 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting at 1 year of service
  • PTO: Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year
  • Additional Time off Benefits: Paid holidays, 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave, paid time for funeral leave and jury duty
  • Career Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities
  • Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store, partner and marketplace discounts available
  • Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations
These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!Sign On BonusEmployment Type: FULL_TIME

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