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Flight InstructorSpace Port - Watkins, CO 80137OverviewSalary Range $20.43 - $26.43 Hourly Position Type Per Diem Job Shift Any Education Level High School Travel Percentage Up to 50% Category EducationDescriptionFlight Instructors are certified flight instructors and as such, will maintain high standards of training, air discipline and personal conduct as they train student pilots in various courses offered at the McAir Flight Campus. Flight Instructors develop pilots by emphasizing safety and risk mitigation during flight operations as their student's matriculate through the Professional Pilot Course. In addition, Flight Instructors are managers of student training portfolios with essential duties and responsibilities listed below.Essential FunctionsCFI scheduling and coordinating with students toward their training progress, with results at no less than minimum appropriate rates for each studentResponsible for the management and scheduling of their assigned students; perform flight and ground instruction as assigned by supervisory personnelMaintain training records, and complete required documentation relating to student training, progress, and school operation at the Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) levelMaintain a consistent quality of instruction at not less than the level mandated by the school, or by the Federal Aviation Regulations, whichever is to the higher standardAttend mandatory standardization training and perform Solo Monitor duties when requiredProvide administrative documentation pertinent to student training within prescribed time limitsDevelop and prepare course outlines, study materials, and instructional procedures for student enrolled in basic, advanced, or instrument ground schoolLecture on various subjects such as aircraft construction, federal aviation regulations, and ratio navigationUsing synthetic instrument trainers, demonstrate operation of various aircraft components and instruments, and techniques for controlling aircraft during maneuvers such as taxiing, takeoff, and landingObserve student's actions during training flights to ensure assimilation of classroom instruction and to comply with Federal Aviation RegulationsTests and evaluates students' progress, using written and performance tests and oral interviewsAccomplish weekly scheduling functions and submit a daily report for Student ProgressPrepare students for flight evaluations by providing high quality training and effective feedbackInstructor abilities will be evaluated primarily by the Stage Check pass rates of studentsFlight Instructors will be required to accomplish student scheduling and progress reporting. The expectation is that the scheduling process should take no longer than one hour to accomplish, and student progress reporting should take no longer than 10 minutes each day to accomplishFlight Instructors can provide flight instruction for an FAA-mandated maximum of 8 hours per day and are encouraged to use the scheduling system to their advantage to accomplish this flight timeMcAir Flight Instructors may log administrative time at a rate of 7.5% of total billable hours for the pay period. This covers deicing, CFI chats, administrative tasks, student engagement, mandatory training, CTA tracking, and all other tasksPlease note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without noticeQualificationsEducation and Work ExperienceHigh School diploma or GED requiredActive pursuit of undergraduate degree highly soughtKnowledge and SkillsCFI RequiredCFII preferredMEI preferredFAA Class II Medical preferredFAA Class III Medical requiredTravelOvernight flight or night flights may be required.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis job has no supervisory responsibilities. However, Flight Instructors are assigned up to 10 students, and at a minimum will accomplish 3 lessons each week for each of their assigned studentsPhysical DemandsThis position requires a person to stand or sit for a prolonged period, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds, along with monitor engine operations of functioning, and communicate and coordinate vehicle or aircraft movement. This position also requires a person to maneuver an aircraft for extended periods of time in all various types of weather conditions. The long days can be physically demanding.AAP/EEO StatementSpartan provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.In keeping with the above conviction, Spartan is committed to assuring that:All recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and other employment related programs are provided fairly to all persons on an equal opportunity basis without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law;Employment decisions are based on the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action; and all personnel actions such as compensation, benefits, transfers, training, and participation in social and recreational programs are administered without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.BenefitsTuition Reimbursement/Employee ScholarshipSick Paid time off

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