Position Title………… Certified Flight Instructor

Division………………… Flight School

Department…………… Flight School

Supervisor……………. Chief Flight Instructor/General Manager

Overview:

The position described herein represents a general guideline of employee expectations on a day to day basis.  Fulfilling these roles and responsibilities is considered an expectation and does not define above average performance – rather “as expected” performance.  A positive attitude, promptness, dependability, work-time flexibility, and integrity is integral in exceeding management’s expectations.  These attributes drive exceptional performance.   

Function: 

To provide excellent flight instruction and mentorship to our students in a safe and comfortable environment and work together with other instructors to overcome challenges in the learning process. Our flight instructors work to ensure compliance with applicable Transportation Security Administration (TSA) procedures, Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), and Premier Flight Center policy with training students.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

May include any and/or all of the following:

• Conduct excellent instruction with flight and ground students.
• Be an ambassador to safety by following applicable FOM procedures, filing reports using the current safety reporting system, attending periodic safety meetings, and maintaining a general safety mindset.
• Ensure student records are kept in an orderly and accurate manner. 
• Periodically audit all records pertaining to students in their care and correct any errors while following applicable PFC procedures. 
• Work in conjunction with flight scheduler to ensure adequate student progress towards applicable flight lab completion deadlines.
  • Student progress is a shared responsibility. Schedulers ensure “quantity” of lessons, and Flight Instructors ensure “quality” of lessons.

Knowledge, skills, abilities and personal characteristics:

1. Knowledge and instructor certification appropriate to the position sought
2. Knowledge of various flight instruction instrumentation and equipment 
3. Interpersonal/human relations skills 
4. Verbal and written communication skills 
5. Ability to instruct/teach/tutor 
6. Ability to operate personal computer and applications 
7. Ability to approach problems/decisions analytically 
8. Ability to reason logically and methodically 
9. Ability to perform under stressful circumstances 
10. Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry objects including the repositioning of aircraft using tow bar or tug.
11. Attentiveness to detail 
12. Familiarity with Piper PA-28 aircraft preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and experience equivalent to:

• CFI, CFII ratings, MEI preferred.
• Commercial Pilot Certificate with an Instrument rating for ASEL. AMEL preferred.
• 19 Years old or older.
• American citizen, or permission to work. (i.e., work visa)
• Pass a drug test and be subject to random drug screening. (if applicable)
• Complete TSA Security Awareness Training. (initial and recurring)
• Complete PFC indoctrination training, and pass a proficiency check in the appropriate aircraft with the Chief/Assistant Chief Instructor.
• Promotion to AMEL instructor is merit, experience and seniority based at the discretion of the Chief Instructor. 
• Maintain at least 3^rd class FAA medical.

Position: Aviation Maintenance Technician

Reports to: Director of Maintenance

Classification: Non- Exempt

Primary Job Functions:

Diagnose, adjust, or repair, aircraft airframes, propellers, components, avionics, engines, hydraulic system, pneumatic system, and or all other aircraft systems.

Tasks

• Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Inspect completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and that aircraft are ready for operation.
• Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance.
• Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations.
• Examine and inspect aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and deicers to locate cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems.
• Inspect airframes for wear or other defects.
• Maintain, repair, and rebuild aircraft structures, functional components, and parts such as wings and fuselage, rigging, hydraulic units, oxygen systems, fuel systems, electrical systems, gaskets, and seals.
• Measure the tension of control cables.
• Replace or repair worn, defective, or damaged components, using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.
• Measure parts for wear, using precision instruments.
• Assemble and install electrical, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulic, and structural components and accessories, using hand or power tools.
• Test operation of engines and other systems, using test equipment such as ignition analyzers, compression checkers, distributor timers, and ammeters.
• Obtain fuel and oil samples and check them for contamination.
• Reassemble engines following repair or inspection and reinstall engines in aircraft.
• Read and interpret pilots’ descriptions of problems to diagnose causes.
• Modify aircraft structures, space vehicles, systems, or components, following drawings, schematics, charts, engineering orders, and technical publications.
• Install and align repaired or replacement parts for subsequent riveting or welding, using clamps and wrenches.
• Locate and mark dimensions and reference lines on defective or replacement parts, using templates, scribes, compasses, and steel rules.
• Clean, strip, prime, and sand structural surfaces and materials to prepare them for bonding.
• Service and maintain aircraft and related apparatus by performing activities such as flushing crankcases, cleaning screens, and lubricating moving parts.
• Remove or install aircraft engines, using hoists or forklift trucks.
• Inventory and requisition or order supplies, parts, materials, and equipment.
• Fabricate defective sections or parts, using metal fabricating machines, saws, brakes, shears, and grinders.
• Remove or cut out defective parts or drill holes to gain access to internal defects or damage, using drills and punches.
• Clean, refuel, and change oil in line service aircraft.
• Communicate with other workers to coordinate fitting and alignment of heavy parts, or to facilitate processing of repair parts.
• Trim and shape replacement body sections to specified sizes and fits and secure sections in place, using adhesives, hand tools, and power tools.
• Spread plastic film over areas to be repaired to prevent damage to surrounding areas.
• Accompany aircraft on flights to make in-flight adjustments and corrections.

Work Context

Body Positioning

• Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
• Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
• Spend Time Standing
• Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Environmental Conditions

• Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
• Exposed to Contaminants
• Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
• Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
• Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Work Attire

• Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, or Hearing Protection.

Requirements

• Must own basic set of hand tools

Physical Demands: 

• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs. routinely and up to 100 lbs. occasionally

Education & Experience:

• High school Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
• FAA issued Airframe and Powerplant endorsement
• FAA Inspection Authorization a plus
• Advancement based on satisfactory performance and operational requirement