Chief Flight Instructor.

Job Title: Chief Flight Instructor

Company: Leading Edge Flight Training

Location: Loveland, Colorado

About Us: Leading Edge Flight Training is a flight school in Northern Colorado, locally owned and operated along the beautiful foothills of the Rocky Mountains. We are a Part 61 flight school that offers flight instruction, accelerated training, recurrent training, an in-house maintenance team, and other pilot services. If you want to work in a professional, team-oriented, and innovative environment, then Leading Edge is your destination. Leading Edge provides valuable work experience for our instructors in an environment of opportunity, as well as a broad network of connections for further flying positions. Leading Edge offers you an atmosphere that allows you to thrive and excel. We are looking for a highly qualified Chief Flight Instructor to join our team.

Requirements:

  • Must hold a Certified Flight Instructor Certificate (CFI)

  • Must hold a Certified Flight Instructor Instrument Certificate (CFII)

  • Must hold a Multi-Engine Instructor Certificate (MEI)

  • Must hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate with Single-Engine Land and Multi-Engine Land Ratings

  • Must have a Tailwheel Endorsement with a minimum of 100 hours tailwheel time (300+ hours preferred)

  • Must have a High-Performance Endorsement

  • Minimum of 2000 hours total time and 1000 hours flight-training experience

  • Minimum of 500 hours multi-engine instruction

  • Must hold a current FAA Third Class Medical Certificate

  • Must be able to reliably commute to our office in Loveland, Colorado

  • Must be authorized to work in the United States

  • Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening

  • Ability to work in a high-pace, dynamic work environment

  • Possess strong self-initiative, proactive thinking, and leadership qualities

  • Passion for instructing and teaching

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a management role

  • Excellent verbal and written communication

  • Ability to communicate effectively within all levels of an organization

  • Able to take initiative to create, implement, and improve procedures and programs

  • Able to present to large audiences at high-profile events

  • Experience teaching mountain flight training in single and multi-engine piston aircraft

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Military flight experience

  • Corporate/Airline flight experience

  • Gold Seal

Skills:

  • Strong work ethic, good common sense, and driven

  • Exceptional at teaching Private, Instrument, Commercial, and Multi-Engine Flight Students

  • Thorough understanding of FAA regulations

  • Exceptional stick and rudder skills

  • Strong leadership skills

  • Able to work professionally in an independent position

  • Detail Oriented

  • Have excellent communication skills

  • Go above and beyond

  • Computer Literate

  • Must possess excellent customer service and communication skills

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct initial instructor proficiency checks in specific courses of instruction and annual recurrent proficiency checks in compliance with FARs

  • Supervise the Assistant Chief Instructor, Flight Instructors, and all flight training activities for various airframes and certifications

  • Stay current on regulatory and procedural changes in the flight training environment

  • Review flight training program courses and assist with the preparation of course proposals, curriculum updates, and the construction of training programs

  • Ensure training materials are prepared, maintained, and used in accordance with all regulatory requirements by periodically and systematically comparing these requirements with day-to-day training activities

  • Review individual student progress with flight instructors to guarantee each student is receiving a quality education

  • Contribute to improvements in the flight training curriculum by monitoring existing methods and seeking new methods to constantly improve student training outcomes

  • Act as a liaison between instructors and Senior Management

  • Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, and leadership to instructors

  • Verify maintenance schedules and coordinate with maintenance personnel to schedule inspections

  • Handle hiring and firing of personnel

  • Additional duties as assigned by the President

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 instructor for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel: Overnight flights may be required.

Compensation:

  • $55 per hour 

  • Guaranteed pay of 50 hours per week

  • Not eligible for overtime

  • Profit-sharing 401k contribution

  • Required to bill at least 85 hours of instruction per month

Benefits

  • 10 Paid Federal Holidays

  • 10 Days of Paid Time Off (Based on accrual)

  • Healthcare Credit

  • Vision Credit

  • Dental Credit

  • Sick Pay

  • Colorado FAMLI benefits (Family and Medical Leave)

  • 401k plan with up to 3.5% company match

  • In addition to these benefits, instructors are given a discount on aircraft rental and instruction for personal and recreational use. 

Schedule: Monday - Friday from 7am - 5pm.