Join the fastest-growing flight school in Western Pennsylvania.
High Flight Academy is growing and looking to fill instructor positions. We provide housing to new hires on a limited basis. Start your application using the form at the bottom of the page. We look forward to speaking with you if there seems to be a good fit.
High Flight Academy, Western Pennsylvania's premier flight school, is looking for a full-time General Aviation mechanic to join our growing team. The candidate will need to have some General Aviation experience working on piston-powered aircraft; preferably Cessna 172, and Piper Aircraft.
Position Overview:
This position works as a team member in a professional shop performing inspections, repair, and preventative maintenance on Piston flight training aircraft. The successful candidate will possess the appropriate personality to work in a flight school environment while maintaining a constant focus on safety and quality.
Qualifications:
- Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) Certificate
- Piston-powered aircraft maintenance experience
- Knowledge and understanding of Federal Aviation Regulations and manufacturer
manuals - Possess adequate tools
- FAA Inspection Authorization (optional)
- (I A) certificate (optional)
- Avionics troubleshooting experience (Garmin GPS)
Responsibilities:
- Perform efficient troubleshooting, aircraft maintenance, and repair in accordance with
applicable regulations, manufacturer’s instructions, and company policies - Ensure consistent, accurate aircraft maintenance records by properly documenting &
completing required forms, computer entries, and logbook entries - Follow all policies and procedures
- Maintain accurate records
- Enter all activities into work order software system
- Maintain accurate and relevant inventory of spare parts and supplies
- Keep a clean and orderly work environment
- Perform job duties in a safe manner
- Perform other duties as assigned
High Flight Academy is hiring a Stage Check Instructor. Join our world-class flight training team and help our customers fulfill their dream of becoming aviators.
Minimum Requirements:
- 1,000 hours of instruction given
- 200 hours of instrument instruction specifically given
- 200 hours of commercial instruction given
- Currently providing flight instruction
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $40 per instruction flight hour
Location: Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport, 475 Airport Rd., Butler, PA 16002
www.highflightacademy.com
At High Flight Academy, the Chief Flight Instructor position offers a unique combination of Flight Opportunities, Leadership, and the opportunity to fulfill the customer's dream of becoming an aviator. For all of us at High Flight Academy aviation is our passion. Continue your career as a professional with a team that dedicates every day to set the bar in aviation training. Join our team and be a critical part of the fastest-growing flight school in western Pennsylvania.
The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, all aspects of flight training processes, the safety of operations, quality of training, and compliance with Part 141 regulations. The Airplane Chief Flight Instructor is a key member of our flight school and leads our team of CFIs. The Chief Flight Instructor will take the lead on the FAA-approved Part 141 training courses taught to students
Job Duties:
- Promote High Flight Academy's commitment to exemplary service and quality by the successful execution of the duties assigned.
- Work with assistant Chief Instructor, Operations Manager and admissions manager to support and manage Flight Instructors to assure compliance with safety, FAA, and customer service standards.
- Ensure that all course standards, training requirements, and objectives are met by all students as stipulated in the applicable training course outline.
- Hold weekly Instructor and Student Progress check-ins to discuss monthly billable time expectations and student progress.
- Create action plans for CFls and students to improve student progression including but not limited to, ensuring students are scheduled adequately, proper use of the ACS, study material is assigned regularly, and setting the proper student expectations.
- Coordinate with Assistant Chief Instructor to complete Part61/Part141 stage checks.
- Manage the hiring process for instructors by interviewing prospective candidates with the Operations Manager.
- Manage new instructor onboarding and complete required CFI checkouts/training.
- Complete quarterly CFI evaluations.
- Ensure all CFI personal documents and licenses are up to date and complete in Flight SchedulePro.
- Ensure CFl's uphold company expectations in regard to dress code, behavior, and scheduling.
- Planning of monthly flight instructor meetings.
- Manage the coordination of ground school courses.
- Assist the Operations and Admissions Manager in planning and execution of programs involving personnel, equipment, policies, and procedures required of the Flight Training Department.
- Work with Assistant Chief Flight Instructor and General Manager on revising Training Course Outlines and Flight Training Syllabi.
- Scheduling and maintaining relationships with DPE's.
- Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Experience:
- Must meet requirements of FAA Part §141.35
- Track record of safe airplane operations personally
- Track record of safe operational oversight of airplane operations
- Management experience to include team building, and delegation
- Schedule flexibility
- Well organized
- Ability to multi-task
- Possess critical thinking skills
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills
- High level of drive and energy
- Experience with Cessna 172 Aircraft preferred
- Experience with Redbird Full motion flight simulator preferred but not required
Location:
Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport
475 Airport Rd.
Butler, PA 16002
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: One location
High Flight Academy needs Certified Flight Instructors for our expanding flight school, located at the Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport (KBTP) in Pennsylvania. We have immediate openings for talented CFIs who are ready to start teaching as soon as possible. If you are a CFI (or will be soon) and want to build quality hours, we want to speak with you today! We are the top 141 school in Western Pennsylvania.
Qualifications:
• Candidates must meet all FAA requirements for Flight Instructor per 14 CFR
• Applicants must have their Certified Flight Instructor rating
• CFII is not required, but it is a plus
Responsibilities:
• Basic and Advanced Flight Instruction
• Part 61
• Part 141
• Manage and schedule assigned students; provide flight and ground instruction
• Coordinate with the Chief Instructor for student training and progress reports
• Keep training records and complete documentation relating to student training, progress, and school operation through Flight Schedule Pro
• Provide administrative documentation related to student training in a timely manner
Benefits:
• Work with a growing and expanding flight school
• Build hours and get to the airlines quickly
• Experience in full-motion Redbird Simulator
• Partnered with Republic Airlines, Air Wisconsin and additional partners
• $25.00 to $30.00/hour
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