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Checkout Pilot / Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) — 500+ Hours
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What they do
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.
$134,830 / year median in California
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Checkout Pilot / Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) — 500+ Hours Loop Customer Hayward, CA Job Details Part-time | Contract $30.01 - $60.00 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications FAA Medical Certificate Safety regulations Attention to detail Certified Flight Instructor Federal Aviation Regulations Aviation Pilot License Commercial Pilot License (CPL) Commanding aircraft Full Job Description About the Position We are looking for a professional, safety-focused Checkout Pilot / Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) to support our aviation operations at Hayward Executive Airport (HWD). This position is ideal for an experienced pilot or instructor who enjoys working with other pilots, conducting aircraft checkouts, maintaining high operational standards, and providing professional flight instruction when required. We are specifically looking for someone mature, dependable, safety-conscious, and comfortable making independent go/no-go and pilot-proficiency decisions. Responsibilities Conduct aircraft checkout flights for pilots Evaluate pilot proficiency, judgment, aircraft handling, and operational knowledge Conduct pre-flight and post-flight briefings Provide flight and ground instruction as required Conduct flight reviews and other proficiency training when authorized and applicable Ensure pilots understand aircraft limitations, procedures, checklists, and company operating policies Maintain accurate checkout and training records Identify pilots who require additional training before being approved Promote a strong safety culture Assist with aircraft standardization and operational procedures Report aircraft discrepancies or safety concerns promptly Maintain professional communication with pilots, customers, and management Minimum Qualifications 500+ hours total flight time FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate — Airplane Single-Engine Land Current FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate Current FAA medical certificate as required for assigned duties Strong knowledge of FAA regulations and general aviation operations Strong communication and decision-making skills Professional and safety-focused attitude Comfortable evaluating pilots and declining a checkout when proficiency standards are not met Reliable transportation to Hayward Executive Airport Legally authorized to work in the United States Preferred Qualifications 750+ hours total time CFII Experience conducting aircraft checkouts, flight reviews, IPCs, or proficiency flights Experience in technically advanced aircraft Bay Area flying experience Familiarity with Hayward Executive Airport and surrounding Bay Area airspace Experience with rental, flying club, or flight-school operations What We're Looking For We are not simply looking for someone trying to build hours. We want a pilot who takes ownership of safety and understands that a checkout is a genuine evaluation—not just another flight.