Flight InstructorSkyborne
Aircraft: N/ALocation: Vero BeachNon-type rated
Total Time1,500 hrs
PIC Time0 hrs
Salary$75,000/yr
About This Role
Skyborne is seeking experienced Flight Instructors to join their aviation training academy based in Vero Beach, Florida. The company is an industry-leading flight training organization with state-of-the-art facilities and a mission to build better pilots for major airlines. Candidates must have a minimum of 1,500 hours total flight time and hold CFI, CFII, and MEI ratings, with unrestricted right to work in the USA. The position offers a competitive salary of $75,000 annually plus comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k), and generous PTO. Instructors will train highly motivated, hand-picked trainee pilots in a dynamic, safety-focused environment.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct flight training for independent and contract students as assigned
- Deliver flight training in accordance with FARs and SAA course outlines or contract training courses
- Teach ground training courses and contract training courses as assigned
- Manage assigned students' training within syllabus and schedule
- Maintain accurate logbook records for assigned students
- Schedule students for stage checks in a timely manner
- Maintain currency in all procedures and regulations
- Maintain minimum 80% pass rate on stage checks
- Complete annual recurrent instructor standardization per FAR 141
- Complete periodic Line checks and Evaluation Flights as required
- Promote safety culture and report aviation safety issues via feedback system
- Perform other tasks assigned by Programme Manager, Chief Instructor, or Centre Director
What We Offer
Annual salary of $75,000Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)401(k) investment plan18 days paid time off (PTO)5 sick days9 paid holidays
Requirements
- Minimum 1,500 hours total flight time
- Valid CFI (Certified Flight Instructor) rating
- Valid CFII (Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument) rating
- Valid MEI (Multi-Engine Instructor) rating
- Unrestricted right to work in the USA
- First, Second, or Third Class Medical Certificate
- Current with recency of experience per FAR 61.57
- Effective communication skills with fluency in English (verbal and written)
- Ability to interact with diverse student body
- Pass drug screening and background check
- TSA badging (if required for role)
About Skyborne
Skyborne is an industry-leading aviation training academy with a mission to Build Better Pilots. The company operates state-of-the-art training facilities in the UK (Gloucestershire Airport and Bournemouth International Airport) and the USA (Vero Beach, Florida), delivering airline-focused pilot training and partnering with major global airlines including British Airways, SkyWest, DHL, Jet2.com, and easyJet.