Employment at Thunderbird Aviation
Professional Flight Instructor- Crystal
Thunderbird Crystal Flight Instructors are based at the Crystal Airport and are responsible for providing quality instruction to both recreational customers and Academy College students. As frontline team members, our flight instructors must be customer service oriented and knowledgeable in all applicable Federal Air Regulations, to include Parts 61, 91, and 141. Our CFI team is responsible for generating new student lead opportunities and developing relationships with customers.
Eligibility Requirements:
Flight Instructors are a critical part of the Thunderbird team. To be considered for this position, applicants must have an unrestricted Commercial Pilot Certificate, as well as a current Flight Instructor Certificate, and a current Second Class Medical. Successful candidates must possess excellent interpersonal communication skills, be organized and willing to work on weekends and weeknights.
Salary:
Thunderbird Flight Instructors can start as either part-time or full-time instructors based on need at the time of hire. Part-time instructors pay starts in the lower teens per hour and full-time in the upper teens per hour. Thunderbird Aviation offers an employee discount package to all employees. Full time instructors are also considered for promotions within the organization.
About Thunderbird:
Thunderbird Aviation, a leader in aviation since 1962, is a full service provider of aviation fuels and aircraft maintenance at both Flying Cloud Airport and Crystal Airport. We are also the largest flight school in the Twin Cities and have the widest variety of aircraft for public rental ranging from new Tecnam light sport aircraft to multi-engine pistons.
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