Responsibilities Job Summary: Senior Flight Operations Instructor delivers first rate instruction for Spirit Airlines Pilot Initial, Recurrent/CQ, Captain Upgrade, Requalification curriculum and other projects as assigned. The training environment will include but not limited to: the classroom, emergency training equipment mockup facility, and level 4 Flight Training Devices. Responsibilities: Committed “Servant Leader”: the success of your team and students is priority. Professional Airline Pilot Instruction includes but not limited to the following areas: Initial New Hire curriculum: Spirit Airlines Basic Indoc, General Subjects, emergency training and drills, etc. (classroom, mockup facility). A320 normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures, aircraft systems integration, performance/limitations (Flight Training Device, Level 4). Continuing Qualifications (CQ): General subjects, aircraft systems, crew resource management, leadership command and mentorship (classroom). Captain Upgrade: leadership command and mentorship (classroom). Collaborate with training team to identify, develop, and implement effective training methodologies. Subject matter expert, assist in the development and continuous improvement of courseware and/or training aids. Exhibit a commitment to the established professional aviation instructional standards. Strict adherence to Spirit Airlines FAA approved training syllabus. Excellent instructing, facilitating and mentoring skills. Establish and maintains effective communication channels with applicable stakeholders. Proficient with Microsoft Office suite; Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel. Lead or collaborate in assigned training related projects or programs. Available to travel to support training events at other Spirit Airline Training Centers (LAS, DFW, MCO, FLL) Must be able to work flexible schedule as needed by the training schedule requirements. Additional duties or special projects as assigned by Flight Operations Management. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree or previous airline experience Experience: 5 plus years’ experience as an Airline/Aviation instructor preferred 5 plus years’ experience as FAR 121, 135 pilot or equivalent foreign operation Certifications and Ratings: ATP preferred or commercial certificate with instrument and multi-engine ratings. A320 Type Rating (preferred) or equivalent type. Functional and Behavioral Competencies Demonstrated professional Integrity Respectful Intelligent Works well with others Excellent ability to manage change Effective problem solver Seeks and takes initiative Proactive learner Estimated Travel: Domestic & International travel under 25% of time Physical Effort: Exert up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands are in excess of those of Sedentary work. Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Overview At Spirit, our mission is to deliver the best value in the sky and be the most successful airline on Earth! We are leaders in providing customizable travel options and make it possible for our Guests to venture further and discover more than ever before by serving destinations throughout the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean! Imagine making your mark on an organization introducing 100’s of new aircraft that will double our fleet! Fly With A Winner:We are proud to be recognized by LinkedIn as a Top Company in the Travel & Hospitality industry. Our constant growth and improvement mean boundless career opportunities. Team Members develop their careers rapidly while building key skills that drive long-term success. The Giving Spirit: We are committed to inspiring positive change in the cities where we work and live. That starts with giving back through Corporate Social Responsibility and The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation. Be Yourself: We want Team Members to feel empowered to bring their whole self to work and contribute to our success – that’s why we’re committed to building progress in the areas of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. Our Spirit Family is strong, not despite our differences, but because of them. Travel The World: We offer competitive base salaries with robust health & welfare benefits, including travel & flight benefits for you and your family. EEOC Statement Spirit Airlines is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
Education: Bachelor’s degree or previous airline experience Experience: 5 plus years’ experience as an Airline/Aviation instructor preferred 5 plus years’ experience as FAR 121, 135 pilot or equivalent foreign operation Certifications and Ratings: ATP preferred or commercial certificate with instrument and multi-engine ratings. A320 Type Rating (preferred) or equivalent type. Functional and Behavioral Competencies Demonstrated professional Integrity Respectful Intelligent Works well with others Excellent ability to manage change Effective problem solver Seeks and takes initiative Proactive learner Estimated Travel: Domestic & International travel under 25% of time Physical Effort: Exert up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands are in excess of those of Sedentary work. Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
Job Summary: Senior Flight Operations Instructor delivers first rate instruction for Spirit Airlines Pilot Initial, Recurrent/CQ, Captain Upgrade, Requalification curriculum and other projects as assigned. The training environment will include but not limited to: the classroom, emergency training equipment mockup facility, and level 4 Flight Training Devices. Responsibilities: Committed “Servant Leader”: the success of your team and students is priority. Professional Airline Pilot Instruction includes but not limited to the following areas: Initial New Hire curriculum: Spirit Airlines Basic Indoc, General Subjects, emergency training and drills, etc. (classroom, mockup facility). A320 normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures, aircraft systems integration, performance/limitations (Flight Training Device, Level 4). Continuing Qualifications (CQ): General subjects, aircraft systems, crew resource management, leadership command and mentorship (classroom). Captain Upgrade: leadership command and mentorship (classroom). Collaborate with training team to identify, develop, and implement effective training methodologies. Subject matter expert, assist in the development and continuous improvement of courseware and/or training aids. Exhibit a commitment to the established professional aviation instructional standards. Strict adherence to Spirit Airlines FAA approved training syllabus. Excellent instructing, facilitating and mentoring skills. Establish and maintains effective communication channels with applicable stakeholders. Proficient with Microsoft Office suite; Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel. Lead or collaborate in assigned training related projects or programs. Available to travel to support training events at other Spirit Airline Training Centers (LAS, DFW, MCO, FLL) Must be able to work flexible schedule as needed by the training schedule requirements. Additional duties or special projects as assigned by Flight Operations Management.