to be hired

Aero-Tech has a 34-year tradition in providing exceptional flight instruction. Our current staff includes NAFI Master Instructors, FAA Safety Counselors and a handful of ATPs. They each hold advanced instructor ratings. Several have logged thousands of hours. They love to teach, love to fly and have pledged themselves as aviation-citizens.

Being hired as an instructor at Aero-Tech isn't easy. We recruit from around the country and from top aviation universities in search of the Top Guns. Candidates m 172 Walk up sm ust pass comprehensive knowledge exams, exhausting oral exams and demanding flight checks presented by a Chief with over 25 years experience in hand-selecting top talent.

After hire, new instructors complete a unique 12-week CFI BOOT CAMP, working under the watchful eye of the Chief who checks for an upbeat demeanor, pleasant personality the ability to communicate positively with customers. They must demonstrate "people skills".

In BOOT CAMP, they learn company policies, procedures and airplanes. But before an instructor is allowed to teach customers in our aircraft, they must become expert on every system, every component and every nuance of each make-and-model. Even later, they must continue to pass annual flight checks with the Chief. BOOT CAMP also gives the new instructor the opportunity to "shadow" our most elite instructors; observing training methods.

Aero-Tech flight instructors enjoy above average pay, paid vacation, paid holidays, paid uniform shirts, cosponsored health, vision and dental insurance, employee discounts and a unique path of advancement to make sure the instructor continues to grow as a professional and a person.

Not every instructor makes it. Frankly, we think that's OK. Succeeding at Aero-Tech requires more than just FAA certificates and flight proficiency. We select and train flight instructors with customers in mind. Our flight instructors are the people who equip our customers with important knowledge, airman skills and safety attitudes. We think that our customers deserve the best. We hope that one day you will be one of our customers.

A Professional CFI Career Path at Aero-Tech

CFI

Our CFIs are the best pilots and teachers of flight that you'll find anywhere. They are the Top Guns of top universities and training centers. These accomplished instructors have demonstrated knowledge of flight, teaching abilities and high customer service standards by successfully completing our rigorous BOOT CAMP. As part of BOOT CAMP each is required to pass a "line check," ensuring that CFI's train our customers in the most efficient manner. To be an Instructor at Aero-Tech, each has:

FAA Certificated Flight Instructor (Some have advanced credentials)
Passed Line Checks in 3 Aero-Tech aircraft
Passed a Line Check in a Technically Advanced Aircraft
Successfully completed BOOT CAMP – a 12 week indoctrination training program
Completed training in GPS and other advanced avionics equipment.

Senior CFI

Senior Instructors are seasoned professionals who have demonstrated a tremendous growth in the aviation field. They have continued to add to their teaching techniques, flight hours and aircraft flown, technically advance their experience. To be a Senior Instructor at Aero-Tech, each:

Possess at least a CFII rating (some have higher ratings)
Logged more than 500 total flight hours
Logged more than 25 hours of flight in the clouds
Must be a Cessna Accredited Instructor
Passed a Line Check in each Aero-Tech make and model for which they are rated
Passed a Line Check in a Technically Advanced Aircraft
90% of students recommended for FAA check rides must pass on the first try
Graduated at least 2 students at Aero-Tech, with 1 being an Instrument candidate
May be a Check Instructor – authorized to conduct customer Progress Checks
Must be an FAA Accident Prevention Safety Counselor

Flight School Supervisor

Flight School Supervisors are experts who have proven themselves as veteran teachers of flight and responsible aviation citizens. To be a Flight School Supervisor, they must:

Posses a CFII and MEI ratings
Must be a Cessna Accredited Instructor and a FITS Instructor
Pass a Chief Instructor Check ride conducted by an FAA Inspector at the FSDO
Have been an instructor for at least 2 years
Logged more than 2,000 total flight hours
Pass the Airline Transport Pilot Knowledge Exam
Pass a Line Check in each Aero-Tech make and model of aircraft including
a Technically Advanced Aircraft
90% of students recommended for FAA check rides must pass on the first try
Graduated at least 30 students at Aero-Tech, including 10 Instruments, 10 commercials and 5 flight instructors
May be a Master Instructor, may be a Gold Seal Instructor
Flight School Supervisors must be re-qualified as such every year

Master CFI

The Master Instructor is a special designation given by the National Association of Flight Instructors. It acknowledges the work in and out of the cockpit done by the truly professional instructor possessing the highest credentials, safety record and record of aviation citizenship. The Master CFI is awarded by a panel of Board Members from the National Association of Flight Instructors. Aero-Tech provides the resources and leadership for our instructor to reach this level – but each instructor must conduct his or herself to achieve this prestigious position. The Master CFI must be re-qualified as such every 2 years..