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LIFT Academy

POSITION PURPOSE

Provides flight simulator and ground instruction in accordance with Part 61 and 141 FAA regulations Airmens Information Manual advisory circulars airport operations and LIFT Academy policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Performs flight instructor duties authorized by the Federal Aviation Regulations in accordance with the approved Training Course Outline.
• Ensures that course standards training requirements and objectives are met by all assigned students as required by the Training Course Outline.
• Reports on student progress and accurately maintains and updates all appropriate records.
• Monitors the maintenance condition of the training aircraft and informs LIFT maintenance associates of any questionable items.
• Recommends and develops curriculum and courseware improvements when appropriate.
• Attends administrative standardization in-service training and instructor development meetings as assigned.
• Performs facilities tours and familiarizes customers with LIFT Academys policies procedures and flight training courses.
• May assist with new teaching methods.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability necessary to perform this job.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• FAA Certified Flight Instructor Airplane Single Engine Land
• Must hold a current FAA Medical Certificate
• Must have full knowledge of all curriculums authorized to teach.
• Knowledge of and the ability to apply effective instructional technique in the classroom and in flight.
• Ability to teach and perform well in classroom setting. Computer skills are required.
• Aircraft piloting skills including familiarity with and ability to perform required flight maneuvers and procedures.
• Knowledge of appropriate Federal Aviation Regulations and related administrative and operational procedures and requirements.
• Strong customer service skills.

PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• G1000 experience is preferred.
• FAA Certified Flight Instructor: Airplane Multi-Engine Land Instrument

REGULATORY

• Must be able to pass an initial and on-going drug and alcohol testing program
• Must pass a Federal Background check.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the general public.

REASONING/PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.

DECISION MAKING

Makes day to day decisions used to support strategic direction. Decisions often require some thought and are somewhat structured. Decisions tend to be short term and usually moderate cost.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Able to lift up to 25 pounds up to 35% of the time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Potential need to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short-notice. Ability to work well under pressure in fast-paced and noisy environment while exercising sound judgement at all times.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to travel up to 15% of the time including overnight and weekend travel.

Equal Opportunity Employer Disability and Veteran Accommodations

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.