Flight Instructor jobs in Mesa, AZ

Summary

Join ATP's CFI Academy to help prepare professional applicants for their flight instructor certificates. A two-week, comprehensive ground school–delivered by dedicated ground instructors–compliments flight training by ATP's senior instructor group. As a 2-Year (14 CFR 61.195) Flight Instructor, you will receive applicants for final ground and flight training, including one spin training flight, and endorsement for the practical test.

Qualifications

• Required to hold a Certified Flight Instructor Certificate that complies with 14 CFR Part 61.195 (h) 2-Year CFI
• CFII Preferred
• MEI Preferered
• Experience in the PA-28-181, CE-172R/S and PA-44 preferred
• Able to evaluate subjects related to Single-Engine and Instrument ratings
• Able to conduct spin training in approved aircraft
• Excellent teaching and communication skills required
  
  

Responsibilities

• Follow approved training curriculum and ensure students are trained to the highest standards
• Maintain student records and keep Training Support informed of student progress
• Conduct airplane spin training
• Conduct airplane flight maneuver training and endorsements for the initial CFI certificate
• Requires some weekend flights
  
  

Full-Time Pay & Benefits

ATP offers a comprehensive employee benefits program, including:

• $52,500 / year starting salary up to $20,000 in incentives for quality instruction leading to student success
• $15,000 Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Medical coverage
• Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Enrollment (100% Vested with no employer contributions)
• 8 Paid Holidays (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)
• 13 Paid Time Off Days per Year (PTO is earned on an accrual based system, meaning you accumulate a little over 1 day of PTO for each month you work. Accrued PTO may be requested upon successful completion of 90 days of employment.)

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to talk, hear, see, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms, lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

ATP is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.