FlightSafety International
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Instructor Candidate – Pilot Career Achievement Strategy (PCAS)
Part-time, Non-exempt
FlightSafety Academy, Vero Beach, FL
Flight Operations
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Chief Flight Instructor
BASIC FUNCTION:
Pilot Career Achievement Strategy is a program developed by FlightSafety Academy to assist and
promote professional pilot opportunities for US students. This unique program provides valuable free
training, CFI, CFII and MEI, and at least one jet-type training for pilots working to become Airline
Transport Pilots.
As a holder of a Commercial Pilot Certificate with both instrument privileges and a multi-engine rating,
developing pilots can qualify for the Academy PCAS. Once accepted into the program, FlightSafety
Academy will provide free training to achieve all three flight instructor certificates. After successfully
completing training and flight checks, the pilot enters a two year paid tenure as a professional flight
instructor at the Academy in Vero Beach, Florida. Once the two-year instruction residence is complete,
the pilot has the opportunity to receive one or more jet-type rating training courses for free from one of
the over forty FlightSafety Learning Centers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties are essential to the successful and
satisfactory performance of this job. Other duties may be assigned.
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To complete Flight Instructor training programs as assigned
Conducting flight training in accordance with FAR’s, FSA course outline, and FSA training
Regulations
Manage assigned training within syllabus and the schedule
Maintain accurate logbook records
Follow FSA policy regarding control and identification of weak students leading to Progress
Reviews
Maintain currency in all procedures and regulations for all licenses and ratings held
Report to Assistant PM with completed weekly planner
Maintain a professional attitude and demeanor with staff, instructors, and students
Maintain a positive attitude and willingness to perform to a high standard
Use constructive critique to improve performance
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Other tasks assigned by APM, PM, or Chief Flight Instructor
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
 N/A
Rev. 08/2015
CONTACTS: The employee must display a service-oriented demeanor to both internal and external
contacts and promote a positive image of FlightSafety International, while performing the duties of the
job.
INTERNAL - All FlightSafety International Employees
EXTERNAL - Customers, vendors and general public
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL and ABILITY:
 Complete initial CFI, CFII and MEI as assigned
EDUCATION OR FORMAL TRAINING:
 College degree preferred
 Commercial Single and Multi-engine Land with Instrument rating
PREREQUISITES:
 U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident
 Commercial Single and Instrument License, Multi is also desirable but not required
 Valid First or Second Class FAA Medical
 Recency of experience in all licenses and ratings held is required
 Satisfactory Background Check
 Drug testing as per FlightSafety Academy policy
MATERIALS USED IN TRAINING:
 FSA Aircraft and FSA Flight Trainers
 FSA classrooms and briefing rooms
WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
 Duties of Flight Instructor Candidate performed in classroom and training airplanes
FlightSafety International is dedicated to creating and
preserving a cooperative work environment and to
management's responsibility to evaluate work equitably and
to reorganize the business structure and work assignments
when necessary.
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right
to alter this job description at any time without notice.
My signature indicates that I have read, fully understand and accept the job requirements as set forth in
this job description and am committed to the job responsibilities and the cooperative environment.
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Rev. 08/2015