A flight instructor is a person who helps educate and instruct individuals in the safe operation of aircraft.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Train students to appropriate level to achieve pilot certification.
- Ensure renter pilots and student pilots are proficient and safe to operate Phoenix Air aircraft
- Promote flight training with Phoenix Air.
- Conduct flight and ground training in accordance with FAA procedures and regulations for students to receive pilot certification.
- Conduct flight and ground training to evaluate renter pilots to ensure the safe operation of aircraft.
- Monitor weather conditions to make timely decisions with regard to student rental pilot flights.
- Conduct introductory flights to promote a course of flying to a potential student.
- Perform any duties assigned by the flight school manager and assume a high level of responsibility in the manager’s absence.
SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18 years of age when you finish your training and take your FAA practical (flight) test.
- Able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language.
- Obtain at least third-class medical certificate.
- Hold either an Airline Transport Pilot certificate or Commercial pilot certificate with an aircraft category and class rating that is appropriate to the flight instructor certificate being sought; an instrument pilot rating or privileges on the person’s certificate that are appropriate to the flight instructor rating being sought.
- Pass the Certified Flight Instructor and Fundamentals of Instruction knowledge test.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Sit without standing for long periods of time.
- Adhere to the visual demands set in the medical standards established by the FAA.
- Hear clearly verbal communications in person, on the telephone, and over a headset with ambient aircraft and passenger noise.
- Move about the aircraft and perform all required functions freely, effectively, and quickly in confined environment.
- Sit in pilot’s seat or assigned jump seat with seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened without any modifications.
