Air Academy CFI

Summary

Provide flight instruction during a roughly 30‑minute flight per camper that is in accordance with Part 61, FAA regulations, the Airmen’s Information Manual, advisory circulars, airport operations, and EAA policies, procedures, and curriculum.

• Ensure that all flight lessons are completed according to the EAA Air Academy Curriculum
• Perform flight instructor duties authorized by the Federal Aviation Regulations in accordance with the approved curriculum
• Maintain accurate records, including camper logbooks
• Monitor maintenance condition of the training aircraft and notify EAA maintenance personnel of any questionable items
• Provide flight and ground instruction to enrolled students while maintaining the highest level of safety and standards
• Maintain a clean, professional environment – both in the aircraft and on the EAA grounds
• Embrace and support the EAA mission and perform safe practices in the workplace and aviation environment
• Step in to support staff in executing camp programming when flying is not possible
• Assist with pre‑camp and post‑camp procedures
• Perform all other duties as assigned

• Certified Flight Instructor – Airplane Single Engine Land (CFI ASEL) required
• Current second‑class medical certificate
• Knowledge of appropriate Federal Aviation Regulations and related administrative and operational procedures and requirements
• Knowledge of the ability to apply effective instructional techniques in the classroom and in flight
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast‑paced environment while exercising sound judgment at all times

• Actively instructing

• Interpersonal/human relations skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to instruct/teach
• Attentiveness to detail
• Aircraft piloting skills
• Strong customer service skills

Typical camp or classroom environment. Possibility of extended hours, which may encompass early mornings and late evenings, exceeding 40 hours per week. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Preparation for Air Venture or other events may require lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally, standing and walking for extended periods of time while bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, and push and pull motions.

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