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Flight Instructor 4
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A Pilot Instructor teaches people to fly and operate airplanes and/or helicopters. Helps students achieve pilot licenses or certifications. Requires both a pilot license and pilot training license.
$107,075 / year median in Arizona
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Flight Instructor 4
Cirrus
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Scottsdale, Arizona
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Responsibilities Adhere to all industry and Cirrus established safety procedures and policies when performing job duties Provide excellent and professional customer service Make timely and accurate decisions regarding safety of flight Conduct training events following program guidance and requirements Provide flight and ground instruction per standards defined in Cirrus policy and procedure documents. Meticulously record all training event activities and results in pilot training records Recommend students for FAA written and practical tests Assess pilot performance in the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains for each training event Discover opportunities to customize training events to fit individual student needs Act as pilot in command of Cirrus aircraft while performing corporate flight missions, ferry flights, internal training flights, and demonstration flights Perform normal pre-flight and post-flight inspections, clean, fuel, add oil and de-ice fluid, update chart subscriptions, etc. Continuous learning of the latest developments in the Cirrus Aircraft line of aircraft products Process and maintain a deep level of aircraft knowledge and be a model aviator, flight instructor, and Cirrus representative Maintain communication with students as required pre- and post- training Enhance flight safety by providing excellent, high quality, and standardized flight and ground instruction All other duties as assigned Qualifications Three years pilot experience required 1000 dual given hours or 750 hours in Cirrus required SF50 Type rating preferred; ATP certificate preferred Current FAA Flight Instructor Certificate Airplane Single engine Instrument Airplane Hold FAA Pilot Certificate Commercial Airplane Single Engine Land Instrument Airplane Current Second-class Airman Medical Certificate or higher IFR in congested airspace, mountain flying, extensive IMC, international flight, and night experience preferred Meet ATP Single Engine requirements as outlined in the
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Updated 08/27/2026 Job Description Job Summary OverviewThe Flight Instructor provides industry-leading, learner-centric flight training to Cirrus customers. To meet the demands of discerning customers who look for the absolute best, training is provided in iconic Cirrus Aircraft SR and SF model airplanes at the premier Cirrus Services Center in Knoxville, TN. The training follows a structured syllabus with proprietary course material for streamlined training to support the learning process. Ancillary duties include identifying and communicating pilot progression and opportunities, record keeping, safety management, flight planning and preparation, lesson planning and preparation, complex problem solving, mastery of subject matter material, and recommending process improvements. Duties include acting as pilot in command of Cirrus aircraft while performing 14 CFR part 91 corporate flight operations (demonstration, repositioning, and post-maintenance flights) when needed, flight reviews, proficiency checks, and other similar pilot and flight instructor duties. The Cirrus Factory Direct instructor reports to the Flight Operations Supervisor.Responsibilities Adhere to all industry and Cirrus established safety procedures and policies when performing job duties Provide excellent and professional customer service Make timely and accurate decisions regarding safety of flight Conduct training events following program guidance and requirements Provide flight and ground instruction per standards defined in Cirrus policy and procedure documents. Meticulously record all training event activities and results in pilot training records Recommend students for FAA written and practical tests Assess pilot performance in the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains for each training event Discover opportunities to customize training events to fit individual student needs Act as pilot in command of Cirrus aircraft while performing corporate flight missions, ferry flights, internal training flights, and demonstration flights Perform normal pre-flight and post-flight inspections, clean, fuel, add oil and de-ice fluid, update chart subscriptions, etc. Continuous learning of the latest developments in the Cirrus Aircraft line of aircraft products Process and maintain a deep level of aircraft knowledge and be a model aviator, flight instructor, and Cirrus representative Maintain communication with students as required pre- and post- training Enhance flight safety by providing excellent, high quality, and standardized flight and ground instruction All other duties as assigned Qualifications Three years pilot experience required 1000 dual given hours or 750 hours in Cirrus required SF50 Type rating preferred; ATP certificate preferred Current FAA Flight Instructor Certificate Airplane Single engine Instrument Airplane Hold FAA Pilot Certificate Commercial Airplane Single Engine Land Instrument Airplane Current Second-class Airman Medical Certificate or higher IFR in congested airspace, mountain flying, extensive IMC, international flight, and night experience preferred Meet ATP Single Engine requirements as outlined in the
FAR 61.159
(1,500 total time, 500 XC, 100 Night, 75 Instrument, 250 Airplane PIC) 100 hours turbine time or experience currently employed as a pilot by CirrusOur Benefits:
Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:Comprehensive Health Coverage:
Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage optionsEmployer-Paid Coverages:
Group term life, short- and long-term disability insuranceFlexible Spending Accounts:
FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSAWell-being:
Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through medical provider 401(k)Plan:
Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5 after 90 days, with 100 vesting at 1 year of servicePTO:
Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year Additional Time offBenefits:
Paid holidays, 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave, paid time for funeral leave and jury dutyCareer Development:
Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunitiesExclusive Discounts:
Cirrus Store, partner and marketplace discounts availableCommunity & Engagement:
Company and employee clubs at various locations These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!Sign On Bonus Job and company information not to be copied, shared, scraped, or otherwise disseminated without explicit consent of JSfirm, LLC.