Experienced Atlanta-area CFIs needed (KPDK)

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05-21-2015, 05:33 AM

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Experienced Atlanta-area CFIs needed (KPDK)

The Georgia Tech Flying Club is in need of additional CFIs to handle our increasing student load.

CFI Qualifications:

3+ years as a pilot
1+ years as a CFI
100+ hours Private Pilot dual given (not flight reviews, checkouts, etc.) or 2+ Private Pilot candidates signed off who passed on the first attempt
Must have stable residence in the Atlanta metro area, convenient to KPDK
Must be able to handle at least two (2) full-time primary students (full time = student who flies 2+ days per week)
Must be able to fly at least three weekdays (Mon-Fri) and one weekend day (Sat-Sun) each week during daylight/business hours

We may consider instructors who do not meet these requirements if they have other exceptional qualifications.

Quick Overview of Club Environment:

Flying club with 80-100 members -- not a flight school or FBO
Members are Georgia Tech students, alumni, and staff -- most have a strong technical background
Most training is at the primary (Private Pilot) level -- about 5% go on to Instrument training -- NO multiengine training
Student load is variable -- there is often a waiting list during the school year, and open availability during the summer -- student load is not guaranteed
Fleet consists of four Cessna 172s (3 N/P models, 1 S model)
Student pays CFI directly -- CFI keeps 100% of the instruction fees -- current rate is $34/hour
Student pays CFI for "clock" time (pre-flight, flight, post-flight, ground training, etc.)
CFIs operate as independent contractors -- NO benefits are provided, CFI responsible for taxes, etc.
CFI is NOT required to be at airport when not training
CFI sets his/her own availability and schedule
CFI is expected to attend at least three of four quarterly CFI meetings each year
CFIs may rent club airplanes at club rates for proficiency flights (no overnight flights) without paying club membership fees -- current rental rates start at $99/hour wet
Club CFIs are qualified for club membership (must pay membership fees) which grants full access to airplane fleet
No specific dress code, as long as you're clean and presentable

The Hiring Process:

Resume screening
In-person interview and document review with the Chief CFI, and possibly one other club officer
Check flight with the Chief CFI (at the club's expense) -- applicant will be asked to demonstrate teaching a particular topic on the ground and in flight
Recommendation to the Executive Committee by the Chief CFI
Approval by vote of the Executive Committee

How to Apply:

Send your resume and logbook summary (preferrably in PDF format), and any questions or comments to [email protected]