Ground Instructor to First Officer Pathway Program

6w1 month ago

Breeze Airways

Salt Lake City, US · Full-time · $45,000 – $65,000

About this role

Breeze Airways is seeking current Certified Flight Instructors to join our Ground Instructor to First Officer Pathway Program. This role allows CFIs to provide ground-based instruction at the Breeze Training Academy while continuing to build flight hours as a CFI. Ground Instructors deliver training for new hires and recurrent ground training for pilots in the Airbus fleet.

In this role, you will conduct ground training across all categories including indoc, ground school, and recurrent training classes. You will prepare and maintain training records, coordinate with the Manager of Ground Training Systems, and ensure course content meets regulatory requirements. Instructors work an average of 10 days per month at the academy, with the remaining time available for building flight hours.

You will join a cross-functional team dedicated to bringing “The World’s Nicest Airline” to life. The environment emphasizes safety, kindness, integrity, ingenuity, and excellence, with a focus on improving the guest travel experience through technology and innovation.

Ground Instructors commit to 18 months in the role. Three months before completing that commitment, instructors in good standing receive a guaranteed interview for A220 First Officer. Upon reaching R-ATP or ATP minimums and fulfilling the 18-month commitment, successful candidates are assigned ATP CTP and A220 training class dates.

Requirements

Must be a current Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Must have at least one year of aviation instructor experience
FAA Commercial certificate with airplane multi-engine class rating
Current First-Class FAA Medical Certificate
Valid FCC Radiotelephone Operator’s Permit
Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license and a valid passport
Must be able to travel unrestricted to and from the United States
Must be at least 21 years old and satisfactorily complete required training

Responsibilities

Provide ground instruction to new and current Breeze pilots, including indoc, ground school, and recurrent training classes
Ensure course content meets regulatory requirements and coordinate with the Manager, Ground Training Systems for standardization of curriculum materials
Prepare and maintain accurate, error-free training records and documentation
Maintain classrooms and training facilities in a clean, neat condition
Continuously review company, industry, government, and related publications to stay current on methods, procedures, policies, and regulations
Participate in the development and presentation of special department or company training efforts
Assist in the planning, coordination, and scheduling of classroom training
Achieve performance measures and adhere to established standards in conjunction with Breeze Aviation Group Values of Safety, Kindness, Integrity, Ingenuity, and Excellence

Benefits

Guaranteed interview for A220 First Officer after 18 months in good standing
Assigned ATP CTP and A220 training class dates upon reaching R-ATP or ATP minimums
Flexible schedule with an average of 10 days per month at the academy, allowing continued flight hour building
Opportunity to work with a cross-functional team dedicated to bringing 'The World’s Nicest Airline' to life