Flight Instructor jobs in Colorado Springs, CO

Job Description:

Arapahoe Flight Club is proud to offer those with a passion for teaching and a driving commitment to a student’s success, the opportunity to join our team of professional aviation educators.

Arapahoe Flight Club is a leader in fixed-wing flight training in Colorado Springs and we are currently extending our offerings to include helicopter training.

As a Certified Flight Instructor, teaching from FAA Part 61 standardized curricula, you will be an integral part of our Flight Training Team, providing instruction in technologically advanced Robinson R44 Helicopters. Our company administrative system features an instructor/student online tracking system that provides the ability to manage your students’ progress systematically and includes user-friendly course trackers.

Enjoy excellent pay and the benefit of having opportunities for long-term career advancement alongside an experienced aviation management team that places the student’s development and interests first, while placing special emphasis on the student and instructor’s safety.

Discover What Separates Arapahoe Flight Club from Any Other Flight Training School:

· Our Commitment: Your Safety and Success in Aviation! – Our students report feeling valued and safe throughout their training. We pride in our maintenance!

· Work for an established flight training leader in Colorado Springs.

· Learn about fixed-wing training and synergies.

· Hangared aircraft that are conveniently located at Colorado Springs Airport (KCOS)

· In-house experienced maintenance staff, available 24-7

· Flight Instructor Mentorship, Continued Education Program, and Leadership development

· Opportunity for long-term career advancement

· Discount on aircraft rentals for personal use

· Uniforms provided at no cost

· Leading industry starting wages with additional compensation based on hours and experience

Instructors are the foundation of the aviation industry. We believe they should be treated with respect and as the professionals they are. We believe that if a person loves to teach and loves to fly, they should be able to earn a wage commensurate with the efforts and abilities. We believe that flight instructors can, and must do more than just build hours; they must continue the Arapahoe Flight Club tradition of inspiring the next generation of aviators.

Our team is looking for individuals who possess the following qualities:

· Has a passion for learning and teaching others

· Takes initiative, is goal oriented, and has a thorough attention to detail

· Good organization and communication skills and excellent time management

· Team oriented with an obligation for standardization and excellence

· Mountain and high DA experience

· SFAR73 signoff for the R44

· CFI-I

· Preferred 500 total hours minimum

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Pilot License (Required)
• Certified Flight Instructor (Required)

Work Location: In person