Now Hiring Flight Instructors

In Bloomington, Illinois at Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI) and

In Wheeling, Illinois at Chicago Executive Airport (PWK)

Cirrus Training Center Instructor (TCI)

Synergy Flight Center is a rapidly growing flight school seeking CFI’s for Flight Instructor positions in Bloomington, IL (BMI) and Wheeling, IL (PWK). Please note that preferred candidates will have already obtained their CFII rating.

Synergy is an official Cirrus Training Center with two locations, providing structured training in five Cirrus aircraft including a brand new SR22 GTS, two SR20 G6s and three SR20s. Work with the most technologically advanced aircraft in its class.

Synergy offers a highly competitive compensation package and allows professional aviators the opportunity to build hours quickly in a fun and exciting learning environment.  Synergy is committed to providing clients a world-class experience promoting safety, proficiency and continual learning.

In addition to flight training at two locations, Synergy Flight Center in Bloomington, Illinois is full-service aviation FBO with a brand-new facility and offers aircraft charter, aircraft rental, avionics, aircraft maintenance, aircraft management, aircraft detailing, and aircraft sales. Be a part of our team and apply today! Submit your resume and references to the email address at the end of the job description.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide safe and proficient flight/ground school Instruction under 14 CFR Part 61 and in accordance with the Synergy Flight Training Syllabi.

  • Schedule and confirm lessons for clients.

  • Evaluate client progress per ACS standards and maintaining records.

  • Maintain training standard set forth by FAA regulations, Synergy Flight Training policies, and Cirrus LMS.

  • Promote and continue to build the Synergy Flight Center / Cirrus Partnership.

  • Provide clients positive reinforcement of FAA regulations and Synergy Flight Training policies.

  • Facilitate flight training program through syllabus and maintain training records as applicable.

  • Ensure personal currency requirements are being met in adherence to FAA requirements; as well as annual TSA recurrency, as directed.

  • Promote flight school as required through prospective client meetings and Discovery Flights.

  • Communicate and troubleshoot squawks and other issues with Synergy maintenance team.

  • Follow up with prospective new clients – maintain records of correspondence in CRM tools.

  • Ensure aircraft is kept orderly and clean per Synergy Flight Training policies.

  • Aircraft Pilot Services as required, including but not limited to, maintenance flights, ferry flights and other repositioning flights as needed.

  • Perform other related duties and assignments as assigned.

Physical and Safety Requirements

  • Must have, and be able to maintain, a FAA 2nd Class Medical.

  • The position will be working in many environments inside and outside of the facility.

  • The position will have exposure to aircraft, flight training devices and other equipment.

  • The position may require some medium lifting up to 50lbs.

  • Position may require prolonged periods of sitting or standing as well as bending and stooping.

  • Some out-of-state travel may be required.

  • Weekend and some holiday availability required.

Other Requirements

  • Successful completion and passing of Background Check/Drug screen in accordance with applicable laws

  • Extreme attention to detail.

  • Self-starter, does not wait for others to provide work, finds ways to keep busy or help others.

  • Works with minimal supervision.

  • Innovative/creative, finds faster ways to do things to save time to the organization and the client.

  • Flexible/adaptable to fast changing pace and instructions according to client priorities

  • Resume and at least 3 Professional References required

  • Preferred candidates will have already obtained their CFII rating.

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

  • Health

  • Dental/Vision

  • Retirement (Simple IRA/401K)

  • Healthcare Spending Account (HSA)

  • Paid Time Off

  • Competitive Pay and vertical growth within the company

Interested candidates can email resumes to jobs@synergyfbo.com.

For more information, please call 309-828-4448.