Flight Instructor - Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)-4 Job at Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL

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  • Florida Institute of Technology
  • Melbourne, FL

Job Description

Flight Instructors are responsible for delivering quality, professional flight instruction in a CFR 141 environment using a detailed training syllabus. Teaching responsibilities consist of flight related courses such as private, instrument, commercial and multi-engine, CFI/CFII ground schools and aviation safety. The flight instructor is responsible for the safe operation of aircraft in which flight instruction is being given. He or she determines the student's proficiency and reports back to the Assistant Chief Instructor on their progression. Information of a confidential nature regarding students, fellow employees, or F.I.T. Aviation, LLC must be treated as such.

Responsibilities Include:
  • Must have the piloting and people skills necessary to be an effective teacher
  • Must be able to provide good customer service to the student pilot
  • Must possess excellent organizational and cognitive skills
  • Must be able to read, understand, and interpret instructions and information using the English language
  • Must be able to effectively communicate new concepts to students and develop methods for ensuring the pilot can demonstrate an understanding of the concept once taught
  • Must be able to pass and maintain a FAA 1st or 2nd class medical exam and maintain that same physical condition in order to continue working as an instructor
  • Maintain an 80% student pass rate on first attempt and an 80% completion rate per semester
  • Will be required to pass standardization and proficiency checks throughout tenure with FITA; Additional duties as assigned by the Assistant Chief or Chief Instructor

Requirements Include :
  • CFI position- CFI and earn a CFII within 60 days of hire
  • CFII position- CFI, CFII
  • MEI position- CFI, CFII, MEI
  • Associate's degree or equivalent credit from an accredited college
  • Federal Aviation Authority Safety Team
  • Civil Air Patrol
  • National Intercollegiate Flight Association (NIFA) competition
  • Ability to work with individuals from diverse cultures
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proven results-oriented and self-motivated work style

Equal Opportunity

Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status or retirement status in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the non-discrimination policy may be directed to the Office of Title IX at John E. Miller Office Building (401QAD), 150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, TitleIXCoordinator@fit.edu, or 321-674-8885, or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling the Office of Human Resources at 321-674-8100.

Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) requires colleges and universities, both public and private, participating in federal student aid programs to disclose campus safety information, and imposes certain basic requirements for handling incidents of sexual violence and emergency situations.

Florida Tech's 2023 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Florida Tech; and on public properly within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.


The numbers provided include crime statistics that were reported to local law enforcement agencies, campus security and other Campus Security Authorities.


The report also includes institutional policy statements regarding campus safety and security measures; descriptions of prevention and awareness programs; related university procedures and important guidance; and other essential safety information.

You can obtain a printed copy of this report at the Department of Security Welcome Center located at 3126 Panther Place, during normal business hours, or by accessing the following web site Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 2023.

Official Transcripts

Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Office of Human Resources prior to the first day of employment. All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).

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