Instructor Pilot

Instructor Pilot

Join a global leader in private aviation, offering access to an ultramodern fleet of private aircraft through fractional ownership, leasing and jet cards. Together, our employees in North America and Europe work to provide Flexjet aircraft Owners with the finest experience in premium private jet travel.

Flexjet, an award-winning organization that specializes in high end private jet travel, is seeking an Instructor Pilot to join our team! Flexjet currently operates over 230 aircraft with over 1,200 pilots located in 150 domiciles traveling both domestically and internationally! The selected candidate must be able to travel and will be responsible for the delivery of pilot training courses through direct daily interface with Captains and First Officers of Flexjet aircraft as well as proficiency evaluations as directed.

This position is located at the CAE Training Center, near the DFW International Airport, in Dallas, TX.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Simulator flight training to Flexjet pilots
• Classroom Instruction in all subjects
• Assist in the development of courseware and training material to ensure a well-developed and accurately structured pilot training program
• Support the development and certification of training curriculums including simulator, FTD and FMS training devices
• Pilot Training Instruction deliver exceptional initial and recurrent pilot training instruction
• Deliver new hire and recurrent pilot training that addresses Crew Resource Management, Flexjet Standard Operating Procedures, Checklist Philosophy, Roles & Responsibilities, Performance goals, Forms & Records, Briefing/Debriefing methods and others. Ensures that training procedures reflect actual operation and SOP's
• Maintain currency on regulatory issues that impact Flexjet Flight Operations
• Inspect work and correct as necessary to meet the Quality Requirements expected by crewmembers, the supervisor, and Company specifications
• Support other team members and conduct self in such a manner that he/she is respected by others. Maintain the highest degree of integrity and teamwork within and outside the training department
• Perform all operations in a safe manner and make every reasonable effort to prevent others from committing unsafe acts
• Make every effort to continuously learn and to train others
• Manage time to optimize productivity
• Communicate with colleagues and supervisor in a clear, friendly, honest and timely manner
• Strive to reduce costs
• Contribute and support the Company's Safety Risk Management, Security, and Quality systems
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• FAA ATP with type rating in at least one Company fleet aircraft
• Minimum of one year experience with Flexjet as a pilot is preferred
• Thorough knowledge of:
  • Regulatory issues impacting Flexjet training requirements
  • Simulator based flight training program structure
  • Current instructional design technology
  • Flexjet Flight Operations Manual
• Working knowledge of Flexjet organizational structure and policies

Required Skills

• Must be able to travel
• Ability to act as a liaison for the company with governmental officials, FAA, TSA and other agencies
• Strong interpersonal, verbal/written, listening, and presentation skills are necessary to effectively teach required subjects and provide constructive feedback.
• Must possess the skills to properly judge and evaluate pilot performance and willing to accurately and impartially judge and evaluate
• Successful candidate must be able to keep accurate records, complete proper paperwork and submit required documents to the company in a timely manner
• Proficiency with computer applications such as CAMP, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Must be able to function well in a high demand environment while maintaining a positive attitude and image and work well with others.

Flexjet is an equal-opportunity employer. We aim to choose individuals who have the highest integrity; those who personify genuine concern for customers and fellow employees alike. More than anything, we look for individuals who grasp the importance of trust in an employer/employee relationship.