Flight Instructor

Light Twin Instructor Pilot Allen Corporation of America, Inc. is a professional services company offering industry-leading information technology, logistics, and training solutions to the private and public sectors. Founded by A. Carl von Sternberg, Allen is a small business with headquarters in Fairfax, Virginia and offices throughout the United States. Allen's rapid growth has been fueled organically and through key acquisitions. Allen has been recognized both regionally and nationally with awards from Washington Technology and Inc. magazines, Washington Business Journal, and Deloitte and Touche. Allen's attention to detail and superior contract performance have earned it a reputation as a leader in the fields of logistical operations, information technology security, training, network engineering. Allen's team of experienced project managers, architects, IT specialists, security experts, and trainers are vendor and industry certified. These subject matter experts design and deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions which address the business needs of our clients. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Religious discrimination includes failing to reasonably accommodate an employee's religious practices where the accommodation does not impose undue hardship. Allen Corporation of America uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. Position: Light Twin Instructor Pilot Location: Ft. Worth, TX Summary: The Light Twin Instructor Pilot will, as part of a flight operations team, provide instruction and check rides within the Federal Aviation Administration's established multi-engine/single-engine Event Based Currency Program as well as providing recurrent training in both the PA-44 and CE 172 aircraft. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Specific tasks to be performed by the Light Twin Instructor Pilot include but are not limited to the following: Provide flight training and checking in the PA-44 and CE-172 aircraft. Conduct pre-flight and post-flight briefings covering essential topics such as weather, route of flight, departure procedures, normal/emergency procedures, and tasks to be accomplished. Maintain a thorough knowledge of the aircraft systems, avionics, normal, and emergency procedures. Conduct all assigned instructional activities with an emphasis on safety, in accordance with our Safety Management System program. As Pilot-in-Command, apply the principles of Crew Resource Management. Utilize teamwork, multitasking, task prioritization, effective communication, and time management skills. Complete flight-related forms as necessary. Other duties as assigned. Salary and Benefits: Highly competitive starting annual salary with annual performance-based pay increases. Up to $1000.00 moving expenses. Allen Corporation Instructor Pilots are considered as full-time employees and qualify for a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability, 50K life & AD&D insurance, 401K. Vacation time is accrued from date of hire and you earn 13 days in your first year of employment. 10 paid Federal Holidays. Position Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals must be able to work legally in the United States and be able to pass background check and drug screen. Individuals must successfully complete an initial training program and check ride, and annually thereafter complete recurrent training. Education and/or Experience: B.S. in Aviation preferred, or a related field, and two years of closely related experience, or High School Diploma and Technical School training, and two years of closely related experience. Skills and Knowledge: Allen provided pilots/instructors must successfully conform to the established standards required by the FAA and Allen will ensure each instructor pilot has as at minimum the following flight certifications and hours: Minimum of 400 hours total flight time Minimum of 200 hours total PIC time Minimum of 100 hours AMEL time Minimum of 50 hours AMEL dual given Flight Instruction Experience within the last 24 months All instructors must maintain at least a second-class medical certificate Experience with the Garmin 500 and 1000 avionics preferred. Valid Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), Multi-Engine Flight Instructor (MEI), and Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) required. Other Skills and Abilities: Proven problem-solving skills. Strong organizational and team communication habits. Must possess or be able to obtain a FAA security clearance. Must have good communication skills, both oral and written. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Able to sit and work at the controls of an aircraft for extended periods of time. Able to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist and reach on a daily basis. Able to perform general flight operations activities on a daily basis. Able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally. Covid Vaccine required. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Flights are conducted in the vicinity of the DFW class B airspace. Allen Corporation of America