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Part Time Fixed Wing Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

BETA Technologies

South Burlington, VT • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs) at BETA are foundational to our aviation culture and operational readiness. CFIs provide high-quality flight and ground instruction to BETA team members across a diverse fleet, while upholding rigorous safety, professionalism, and standardization expectations. This role blends instruction, mentorship, operational discipline, and cultural leadership within a fast-evolving aviation environment. CFIs operate primarily from BETA's Burlington, VT headquarters and fly year-round in fixed-wing aircraft including electric trainers, conventional piston aircraft, tailwheel aircraft, floatplanes, and multi-engine airplanes.
 
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:
  • Provide exceptional flight instruction under Part 61, aligned with BETA training standards
  • Conduct dual instruction, proficiency flights, and evaluation flights for pilots with a wide range of experience levels and goals
  • Conduct discovery flights and non-instructional flight experiences to team members
  • Deliver ground instruction, briefings, and debriefings using standardized curricula and training materials
  • Support onboarding and internal engagement events by educating team members on BETA's flight training programs and safety culture
  • Participate in aircraft care, cleanliness, and basic operational readiness activities
  • Maintain accurate and timely training records in Flight Schedule Pro and other company systems
  • Manage scheduling issues directly with students via Slack, text, or phone call
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of training materials, SOPs, and operational documentation
  • Uphold BETA's safety, professionalism, and risk-management expectations at all times
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Commercial Pilot Certificate - Airplane Single Engine Land (ASEL)
  • Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
  • Instrument Instructor (CFII)
  • Minimum 500 hrs Total Time
  • Minimum 150 hrs Dual Given
  • High Performance and Complex endorsements
  • Valid 2nd class medical
  • Valid U.S. driver's license
  • Ability to operate professionally in a structured, safety-focused environment
  • Strong communication, judgment, and instructional skills
Above and Beyond Qualifications:
  • Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) - Airplane
  • 1000+ hrs Total Time
  • 500+ Dual Given
  • Seaplane Rating and instructional experience
  • Tailwheel experience
  • Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI)
  • Experience instructing in technically advanced aircraft (TAA) or electric aircraft
  • Prior experience in corporate, test, or high-accountability flight operations
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
  • Position is non-exempt (hourly); eligible for overtime in accordance with applicable laws
  • Must be able to manage a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends
  • Must be able to provide friendly and enjoyable instruction to a wide variety of people with a wide variety of goals
  • Must be able to lift 50lbs
  • Must be able to walk frequently to and from the ramp in varying weather conditions
  • Work environment includes flight line, hangar, classroom, and office settings
  • Requires sustained attention, sound judgment, and professionalism in dynamic operational conditions

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