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CA
Cirrus Aircraft
Flight Training Design Developer
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What they do
A Software Developer or Engineer designs or improves computer software. Oversees the entire software development process. Analyzes customer or user needs, designs programs, writes code or instructs computer programmers, tests design, and documents programs. May assist with upgrades or maintenance. May specialize in the design of computer applications or computer systems.
$118,709 / year median in Tennessee
+22% projected growth
Job Description
Overview The Cirrus Approach team is seeking a highly motivated, creative, and detail-orientated person who is ready to apply their aviation, education, and design expertise to the exciting challenges of flight training design and development. Flight Training Developers manage and grow our global training curriculum and learning content for the SR-series and SF50 Vision Jet™ aircraft. This person will drive the future of aviation education by providing quality flight instruction and developing innovative learning solutions. As a Flight Training Developer, you'll be collaborating with a cross-functional group of media and software developers to build new flight training products and services. You will specialize in content design and development for flying the SR-series of Cirrus aircraft. You will play a vital role as an SR-series subject matter expert, where you are relied on to ensure the content is accurate and meaningful. This position requires you to take a supporting role in the company's flight activities. You'll be expected to perform CFR 14 Part 91 corporate flight operations, demonstration flights, ferry flights, flight training, and evaluation flights. Customer service and interpersonal skills are essential when in this role. Our pilots engage with customers daily, delivering the highest quality and personalized flight instruction possible. This position reports to the Manager, Training Development within Flight Standards & Training Development. Responsibilities Proven ability to drive fantastic learning experiences and results through flight training and implementation of accepted teaching methods. Highly skilled at identifying flight training needs, then inventing creative training solutions to meet those needs. Reliable witting and verbal skills, with the ability to write clear and accurate technical documents describing processes and standards. Proven ability in developing and managing training curriculum, preferred. Proven ability to independently plan and implement projects, including but not limited to, providing timelines, resource requirements, budgets, and scope. Design storyboard, scripts, and conceptual plans for all deliverables, including live action and animated videos, eLearning, job aids, on-the-job learning, instructor-led training, and more. Design and outline graphics, animations, and other contributing assets for use in Cirrus Approach courseware. Collaborate with designers, producers, and on-screen talent to create video scripts that enable the best experience for our customers. Conducts focus groups with end users to facilitate feedback discussions. Manage internal projects including tracking internal milestones, communicating barriers early, and keeping team apprises of progress. Revise and organize existing documents, identify gaps in the documentation, and execute according to standards. Explores future multimedia flight training opportunities to ensure Cirrus Approach remains a training industry leader. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Aviation or Education preferred Current FAA CFII and second-class medical certificate required At least 6 months of recent flight instruction experience required At least 300 hours of logged flight instruction given required 100 hours high-performance, single-engine, technical advanced aircraft (TAA) experience required