Pilot Instructor

Take your Passion for Aviation to New Heights by Becoming a Pilot Instructor at FlightSafety International! 

Are you a pilot with a passion for sharing your knowledge and inspiring the next generation of aviation professionals? At FlightSafety International, we’re looking for talented aviators who are ready to transition from the cockpit to the classroom and top-tier flight simulators, by becoming facilitators and educators who empower others to reach their full potential.

Who We Are:

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company, trusted by aviation professionals from 167 countries. With the largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training programs, we deliver top-tier training at Learning Centers and locations in the United States, Canada, France, and the United Kingdom.

Why This Role Is Unique:

As a Pilot Instructor, you’ll go beyond flying, you’ll inspire, mentor, and guide pilots to become their very best. You’ll combine your passion for aviation with your talent for teaching, delivering exceptional ground and simulator instruction. Whether you’re teaching initial training or recurrent, you will be challenging experienced professionals to refine their skills. Your impact will be transformative.

Your Mission:

• Facilitate Excellence: Lead engaging ground and simulator training sessions, helping pilots master core, specialty, or enrichment courses.
• Create Impact: Develop and deliver tailored training materials, meeting the unique needs of each client and ensuring their success.
• Measure Success: Evaluate client progress, recommend additional training if needed, and celebrate their milestones as they achieve their qualifications.
• Ensure Accuracy: Maintain precise and detailed training records, supporting each client’s journey to excellence.
• Champion Safety: Stay up to date on aviation safety standards, regulations, and best practices, maintaining your instructor qualifications and commitment to excellence.

What You Bring to the Table:

• A passion for education and mentorship, with first-class facilitation and customer service skills.
• A commitment to aviation safety, standards, and practices.
• The ability to teach and inspire with confidence, while being coachable and open to feedback.
• Licenses: EASA ATPL in the appropriate aircraft category, with the relevant flight time requirements dependent upon program.
• Flight Hours:
  •  For single pilot programs, at least 1,500 hours in multi-pilot operations and have completed at least 500 hours of flight time as PIC on single pilot aircraft  
  • For multi-engine programs, at least 2000 hours with 1500 hours multi pilot in aircraft category.
• Certifications: Synthetic Flight Instructor (SFI), Synthetic Flight Examiner (SFE), Type Rating Instructor (TRI) preferred. 

Programs Hiring Into:

• Pilatus PC-24 program requires at least 1,500 hours in multi-pilot operations and have completed at least 500 hours of flight time as PIC on single pilot aircraft
• Falcon 900EX EASy, Falcon 2000EX EASy, Falcon 7X requires at least 2000 hours with 1500 hours multi pilot in aircraft category.

Why Join Us?

At FlightSafety, we’re not just teaching skills we’re shaping the future of aviation. By joining our team, you’ll be part of a global mission to elevate standards, empower pilots, and foster a culture of excellence. Your work will help pilots not only meet but exceed expectations, ensuring safe and confident flights worldwide. Proficient is capable. Prepared is unshakable. 

Apply today to join the FlightSafety team and take your aviation career to the next level!