
Ground InstructorSun Country Airlines
Aircraft: N/ALocation: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United StatesNon-type rated
Total TimeN/A
PIC TimeN/A
Salary (range)$60,000-$70,000/yr
About This Role
Sun Country Airlines is seeking a Ground Instructor based in Minneapolis to develop, maintain, and facilitate pilot training courses for new hires and recurrent training. This role is responsible for creating FAA-approved training curricula, conducting classroom presentations, coordinating simulator training, and managing training documentation. The position requires a two-year degree with aviation instruction background and computer proficiency, though a commercial pilot certificate and CFI/CFII are preferred qualifications. The role offers a competitive salary of $60,000-$70,000 annually, comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) match, paid time off, and free standby travel privileges starting day one.
Requirements
- Two-year degree or technical education
- Aviation instruction background
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to use or quickly learn enterprise applications
- Motivated self-starter with multitasking capabilities
- Excellent organizational and communication skills (written and verbal)
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Previous 121 or military experience
- Instrument rating
- Commercial Pilot Certificate
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
- Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII)
- Military Navigator background