Sterling Flight Training is a FAR approved part 141 and part 61 flight training school located at CRG with a satellite operation in TLH. This position will be based in Tallahassee FL. Sterling Flight Training (SFT) is run by respected and successful long time aviation professionals with strong financial backing. We seek a take charge person who can handle a variety of situations that occur at a flight school daily. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a General Aviation culture of respect, fun and professionalism. Our mission is to provide world-class flight training with the core values of QUALITY, COMMUNITY, and VALUE.

Qualifications:
• Hold a commercial pilot certificate or an airline transport pilot certificate.
• ASEL, AMEL, and instrument rating. CFII in S/MEL.
• Six months of experience as a ground school instructor at a certified pilot school.
• Pass a knowledge test on teaching methods of the following areas:
Applicable provisions of the Aeronautical Information Manual.
Applicable provisions of parts 61, 91, and 141.
The objectives and approved course completion standards for the approved 141 courses.
• Pass a proficiency test on instructional skills and ability to train students on flight procedures and maneuvers.
• Must meet requirements of FAR141:36 for recreational, private, commercial, multi-engine and instrument instructor:
At least 1000 hours as pilot in command.
At least 50 hours of flight time under actual or simulated instrument conditions.
Instrument flight instructor experience, acquired as either a CFII or an instructor in a military pilot flight training program, or a combination thereof, consisting of at least 1 year and a total of 125 flight hours; or 200 flight hours of instrument instruction given.
Flight training experience, acquired as either a CFI or an instructor in a military pilot flight training program, or a combination thereof, consisting of at least 1.5 years and a total of 500 flight hours; or 750 flight hours of flight instruction given.

Responsibilities:
• Reports to the Chief Instructor.
• Certify each student’s training record, graduation certificate, stage checks, end-of-course test reports, and recommendation for course completion.
• Ensure each certificated flight instructor (CFI), certificated ground instructor, passes an initial proficiency check in each type of aircraft prior to that instructor being assigned instructing duties in the school’s approved training course.
• Responsible for ensuring each instructor passes a recurrent proficiency check every 12 calendar-months after the month in which the initial test was accomplished.
• Ensure each student accomplishes the required stage checks and end-of-course tests in accordance with the school’s approved training course.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:
• Join a stable, growing aviation company.
• Fast-paced, team-oriented work environment.
• Opportunity to work both above-wing and below-wing operations.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.

Benefits (Full-Time Employees):
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Supplemental coverage options.
• Company HSA contributions.
• Competitive PTO plan.
• 401(k).
• myIDTravel flight perks.

Pay commensurate with experience. Base salary plus earned income from instructing.