Flight Instructor

Flight Instructors are responsible for providing high quality flight, ground and simulator instruction. Flight Instructors report to the Chief Flight Instructor. 

Responsibilities Include:

Contributes to team effort through coordinating with multiple departments to ensure a safe, efficient and profitable operation.
Seek to serve Rainier’s customers with the highest quality of customer service.
Communicate with co-workers, management, customers and others in a courteous and professional manner.
Providing flight/ground instruction to enrolled students while maintaining the highest level of safety and standards.
Introductory/Discovery Flight Lessons to encourage new prospects to enroll in our flight school.
BFR ground and flight instruction as requested by our customers.
Currency/proficiency ground and flight instruction as requested by our customers.
Aircraft check-outs/sign-offs by make and model as requested by our customers.
Assist students with flight and ground appointments by using the online schedule.
Complete logbook entries as needed in students’ logs and instructors’ logbook.
Teach ground school (weekend sessions) as requested.
Refer students to other instructors as needed to accomplish student’s goals.
Ensure all course standards, training requirements and flight dept. objectives are met by each student in each course.
Recommend students that are fully-prepared for their FAA checkride.
Maintain clean, professional environment – both in the aircraft and in the company building.
Stay current with recommended CFI techniques and materials.
Monitor the maintenance condition of aircraft and report any issues “squawks” in a timely and professional manner.
Additional duties as assigned by Chief Flight Instructor.

Minimum Qualifications:

FAA Certificated Flight Instructor, Airplane Single Engine Land and current FAA medical.
Current and proficient to CFI PTS standards in ASEL aircraft.
Knowledge of and ability to apply effective instructional techniques in the classroom and in flight.
Knowledge of and ability to apply appropriate FARs, Oral and Practical Test Standards.

Benefits:

Competitive Pay – Rainier Flight pays up to $30/hr for instruction, additional compensation for seminars and events.  Bonuses available.
Flexible Schedule – With over 250 students flying from 6 am to midnight, each instructor manages their own schedule for customer convenience, safety and efficiency.
Part 61/141 Curriculum – The structured Part 141 and Part 61 curricula and supporting training materials allow instructors to provide quality instruction to students.
Standardized Procedures – Aircraft Standardization Manuals provide detailed information and explanations of procedures, maneuvers, and how to perform them.
Computerized Scheduling and Records – The electronic record-keeping system is designed to facilitate the management of aircraft, students, flight instructors, and required training records.
Standards and Safety – Rainier Flight has a dedicated Safety Manager and SMS to ensure the highest standards are maintained.
Networking Opportunities – Rainier Flight supports and participates in many industry events throughout the year.  Employees are encouraged to participate and network with industry leaders to fulfill career goals.
Discounted Training – Instruction, aircraft and training materials available at reduced rates or free for continuing education, proficiency and obtaining additional ratings.

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