At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture.
Part Time Certified Flight Instructor, Fixed Wing
CFIs at BETA are an integral part of our company culture; they share the love of aviation with our whole team! Our flight instructors fly with their teammates in a variety of rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft, including floatplanes, taildraggers, and twins, to inspire them and familiarize them with the industry we are electrifying. We seek thoughtful, enthusiastic, passionate, and aviation-obsessed instructors to share their passion through teaching others how to fly. We fly year-round, and help our teammates work towards their aviation goals, whether that is to get a private pilot license, or simply to enjoy the view from the cockpit with an experienced pilot. CFIs work at our Burlington, VT headquarters.
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:
Provide exceptional flight instruction under Part 61
Provide discovery flights and non-instructional flight experiences to team members
Provide ground school instruction
Participate in educating new team members about our flight training program during onboarding events throughout the year
Participate in weekly aircraft cleaning sessions
Manage scheduling issues directly with students via Slack and Flight Schedule Pro
Contribute to office tasks, including updating documents as needed
Minimum Qualifications:
Commercial ASEL
Certified Flight Instructor
500 hrs TT
150 hrs Dual Given
High Performance and Complex
2nd class medical
CFII
Valid U.S. driver’s license
Above and Beyond Qualifications:
Fixed Wing Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)
1000 hrs TT
500 Dual Given
Seaplane Rating
Tailwheel experience
MEI
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Must be highly motivated to manage their own schedule
Must be able to provide friendly and enjoyable instruction to a wide variety of people with a wide variety of goals
Must be able to lift 50lbs
Must be able to walk frequently to and from the ramp in varying weather conditions
Build electric airplanes with us!
We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. BETA complies with all applicable federal, state and local non-discrimination laws and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind in our workplace.
Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.
