Knowledge and instructor certification appropriate to the position sought
Knowledge of various flight instruction instrumentation and equipment
Interpersonal/human relations skills
Verbal and written communication skills
Ability to instruct/teach/tutor
Ability to approach problems/decisions analytically
Ability to reason logically and methodically
Ability to perform under stressful circumstances
Attentiveness to detail

Job Duties and Responsibilities

- Participates in standardization training for each course that is taught and piece of equipment used in instruction; maintains flight proficiency for each course that is instructed; adheres to all FAA regulations and departmental policies and procedures; researches new and improved teaching techniques.

- Meets with each student as published on schedule; ensures that all flight lessons are completed according to the Training Course Outline specifications; ensures that all appropriated endorsements are made in the student's flight book and personal logbook.

- Submits requests for stage checks upon completion of each stage of flight training with Office Supervisor; ensures that all flight lessons and flight books are completed before request for stage check.

- Ensures that all training activities, flights, and briefings are conducted during normal business hours.

-Pulls aircraft in/out of hangar; helps in tying down aircraft; assists in departmental activities; attends meetings; performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Certified Flight Instructor - Airplane (CFI) required; CFII/MEI certificate preferred; bachelor's degree preferred. Valid medical certificate required.