Flight Operations Supervisor

Cirrus Aircraft’s Mission is to deliver an aviation experience that is the pinnacle of innovation, quality, and safety to our customers. Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet™, the world’s first single engine Personal Jet and recipient of the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined performance, comfort and safety in aviation with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has passed 16 million hours and over 250 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS® as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. Find out more at .

Cirrus offers a competitive benefits package and is dedicated to the advancement of general aviation. The Cirrus Flying Club offers employees and their family members the unique opportunity to obtain their private pilot’s license in the comfort of a Cirrus or rent a Cirrus for an impromptu adventure at a greatly reduced rate.  We are committed to investing in the future of our employees and company by offering professional development and career progression opportunities and we engage employees by offering several employee and family events throughout the year, as well as the opportunity to take part in activity clubs and community events.

Job Summary: 

The Flight Training Supervisor’s primary responsibility is to develop and lead a world-class flight training branch at Cirrus. With an emphasis on quality flight training, world-class customer service, flight safety, and standardization, the Supervisor will be responsible for establishing and leading a team of highly capable flight instructors.  The Flight Training Supervisor will report to the Director of Flight Operations and will assist in the Supervising of flight instructors and will assist the flight training manager with overseeing their assigned program. Flight training, relevant flight instruction, and pilot experience are required. 

Supervisory Responsibility:   

• Flight Instructors 

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions): 

• Establish, guide, and empower a team of flight instructors to meet departmental goals: Driving an environment of constant improvement, exemplary customer service, flexibility in resolving new problems, and uniting a team to achieve set goals and deliverables in accordance with Cirrus Aircraft’s core values and mission statement. 
• Manage and oversee assigned training operations for the assigned location, ensuring the smooth day-to-day execution of all missions. 
• Effectively work with other Cirrus Aircraft departments to meet and surpass customer expectations and department and company goals and objectives. 
• Resolve flight training challenges and/or escalate to the Director of Flight Operations or another applicable leader as necessary. 
• Ensure operations are in compliance with the Flight Operations Manual, FAA regulations, and guidance from the Chief Pilot. 
• Act as pilot in command and flight instructor in Cirrus aircraft in accordance with Cirrus Aircraft’s Flight Operations Manual and applicable regulations. 

Qualifications: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education and/or Experience: 

• Two years of recent flight training & operations management in the military, part 142/141 or standardized 61 flight school, including the direct oversight of flight training staff - required 
• Recent teaching experience in aircraft - required 
• Teaching experience in Cirrus SR or SF model aircraft - preferred
• Recent teaching experience in advanced General Aviation Glass Cockpit - preferred
• 1500 hours of total flight time - preferred 
• 1000 hours acting as instructor - preferred 
• 500 hours CSIP - preferred 
• Flight experience in IFR, congested airspace, mountain flying, extensive IMC, and night experience - required 

 Demonstrated Proficiencies/Skills/Abilities:  

• Strong management, customer service, and interpersonal skills - required 
• Ability to effectively work with other departments and outside vendors - required 
• Willingness to travel as necessary in support of Cirrus Aircraft’s Flight Operations Department – required 

Ensures Exceptional Customer Service:  

• Energizes the Cirrus Service Essentials  
• Strives to improve service performance. 
• Anticipates guests' needs and responds promptly.  
• Displays guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations.
• Handles guest problems and complaints.  

Competencies: 

• Manages Complexity - Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes, contradictory information to effectively solve problems.   
• Decision Quality - Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward   
• Builds Effective Teams - Builds strong effective teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.   
• Ensures Accountability - Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments 
• Communicates Effectively - Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.   
• Courage - Steps up to address difficult issues, says what needs to be said.   

 Certificate or Licensures:  

• FAA Certified Flight Instructor w/ Instrument (CFII) required 
• FAA 1st or 2nd class medical required 

Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including: 

• 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting.
• Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options.
• Free Health Tracking: With rewards for meeting health goals.
• Generous PTO: 120 hours accrued within the first year.
• Employee Referral Bonus: For referring talented candidates.
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access to partner and marketplace discounts.
• Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations.

These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!

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 employee for this position.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.   

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.