Certified Flight Instructor

Are you passionate about flying and eager to inspire the next generation of aviators? Here at Tom Wood Aviation, we are home to one of the busiest certified flight schools in the state of Indiana. We are actively searching for a Certified Flight Instructor who is not only a skilled pilot but also a dedicated educator. Here’s your chance to pass on your knowledge and enthusiasm while building the flight hours and experience crucial for a successful career in professional aviation. Our fleet is a pilot’s dream, which includes the latest G1000 NXi-equipped Cessna 172 Skyhawks. We currently have 5 G1000 Cessna 172 Skyhawks in our fleet, as well as a “steam gauge” Cessna 172S and 172R. We also offer two well-equipped Piper Pilot 100i aircraft featuring the latest in Garmin Avionics. You won’t find a newer training fleet anywhere in the state of Indiana. Plus, we offer cutting‑edge training tools, including a state‑of‑the‑art Redbird LD Advanced Aviation Training Device, to ensure you and your students have the best resources at your disposal. If you’re ready to take your flight career to new heights, while shaping the future of aviation, we’d love to have you on board. Responsibilities Provide high‑quality flight, ground, and simulator instruction in accordance with the Sporty’s syllabi for Sport, Private, Instrument, Commercial, Flight Instructor, and Airline Transport Pilot certificates. Promptly report aircraft maintenance discrepancies to the Chief Flight Instructor and/or Director of Maintenance. Give facility tours to prospective customers and members of the community. Recruit new customers and reach out to past customers for the flight school. Maintain student and renter files with the appropriate documentation as required by Federal Law and company policy. Other duties as assigned by the Chief Flight Instructor and/or General Manager. Qualifications Commercial Airplane Single‑Engine Land (CFI required) Commercial Airplane Multi‑Engine Land (preferred) CFI CFII and MEI (preferred) G1000 or other glass cockpit avionics experience (preferred) Tailwheel, complex, and high‑performance endorsements (preferred) FAA 1st or 2nd class medical certificate Valid driver’s license with clean driving record Benefits PTO & Vacation Paid Holidays Medical Dental Vision 401(k) with Company Match Life Disability Training Tuition Reimbursement Service Awards Career Advancement Wisley & DailyPay Tom Wood Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background screening including a criminal background check, a review of motor vehicle record, verification of social security number, and passing a drug test at a certified testing facility. #J-18808-Ljbffr