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Fixed Wing Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) | Flight Operations
BETA Technologies
Operations
South Burlington, VT, USA
Posted on Tuesday, March 1, 2022
At Beta Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture.
CFIs at Beta are an integral part of our company culture; they share the love of aviation with our whole team! Our flight instructors fly with their teammates in a variety of rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft, including floatplanes, taildraggers, and twins, to inspire them and familiarize them with the industry we are electrifying. We seek thoughtful, enthusiastic, passionate, and aviation-obsessed instructors to share their passion through teaching others how to fly. We fly year-round, and help our teammates work towards their aviation goals, whether that is to get a private pilot license, or simply to enjoy the view from the cockpit with an experienced pilot. CFIs work full-time at our Burlington, VT headquarters.
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:
- Provide exceptional flight instruction under Part 61
- Provide discovery flights and non-instructional flight experiences to team members
- Provide ground school instruction
- Participate in educating new team members about our flight training program during onboarding events throughout the year
- Contribute to a robust safety culture predicated on transparency and collective learning by teaching a monthly “First Friday” aircraft review
- Participate in weekly aircraft cleaning sessions
- Manage scheduling issues directly with students via Slack and Flight Schedule Pro
- Contribute to office tasks, including updating documents as needed
Minimum Qualifications we are seeking:
- Commercial ASEL
- Certified Flight Instructor
- 400 hrs TT
- 2nd class medical
- Valid U.S. driver’s license
Above and Beyond Qualifications that will distinguish you:
- Certified Flight Instructor (Instrument)
- Fixed Wing Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)
- High Performance and Complex endorsements
- 500 hrs TT
- Tailwheel experience
- MEI
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Must be highly motivated to manage their own schedule
- Must be able to provide friendly and enjoyable instruction to a wide variety of people with a wide variety of goals
- Must be able to lift 50lbs
- Must be able to walk frequently to and from the ramp in varying weather conditions
Video Interview:
Please be aware that you may be invited to complete a Video Screening interview. This invite will be sent by email (users@hireflix.com). We highly recommend completing this step of the application process within the following 48 hours should you be invited.
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BETA Technologies provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, health coverage status, HIV status, genetic information, crime victim status, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. The company does not discriminate, and will not discriminate, and will not tolerate discrimination, based on any of these characteristics during the application process or in employment.
All offers of employment at BETA Technologies are contingent upon favorable results of a thorough background check.
BETA Technologies is an E-Verify employer.