Flight Instructor Jobs

Leading Edge Flight Training is a flight school in Northern Colorado locally owned and operated along the beautiful foothills of the Rocky Mountains. We are a Part 61 flight school that offers flight instruction, accelerated training, recurrent training, an in-house maintenance team, and other pilot services. If you want to work in a professional, team-oriented, innovative environment, then Leading Edge is your destination. Leading Edge provides valuable work experience for our instructors in an environment for opportunity, as well as a broad network of connections for further flying positions. Leading Edge offers you an atmosphere that allows you to thrive and excel.We are looking for a highly qualified Flight Instructor to join our team.

Requirements:

• Have no accidents or incidents on record
• Must hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Must have a CFI & Medical (We will accept applications from candidates within 3 months of obtaining their CFI)
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening
• Must be able to work, day shifts, evening/night shifts, weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to reliably commute to our office in Loveland, Colorado

Skills:

• Computer Literate
• Exceptional at teaching Private, Instrument, and Commercial Flight Students
• Have excellent communication skills
• Strong work ethic, good common sense, and driven
• Must possess excellent customer service and communication skills
• Go above and beyond
• Detail Oriented
• Able to work professionally in an independent position

Responsibilities:

• Conduct Flight and Ground Training
• Moving aircraft by hand without assistance
• Securing aircraft
• Clearing the ramp of debris
• Ramp duties to include but not limited to

• Aid in syllabus development
• Respond to emails
• Talk to walk-in customers
• Assist co-workers in continuing our mission of creating the best flight school the country
• Answer phones
• Maintaining a clean working environment

An ideal candidate for this position is motivated, outgoing, forward thinking, fast-learning professional with a strong work ethic.

Other Duties:

Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the instructor for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel:

Overnight flights may be required.

Commission: $20-$45 per billed hour of instruction.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance
• 401(k) matching

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed
• Holidays
• Evening shift
• 10 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person