Experienced Atlanta-area CFIs needed

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05-16-2011, 07:04 AM

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Experienced Atlanta-area CFIs needed

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

If you are an experienced Atlanta-area CFI looking for work, or if you know someone who is, please keep reading.

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 for "clock" time (pre-flight, flight, post-flight, ground training, etc.)
Student pays CFI directly -- CFI keeps 100% of the instruction fees -- current rate is $30/hour
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 is free to instruct non-members at other schools or FBOs
CFI sets his/her own availability and schedule (but see the weekday availability requirement below)
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
No specific dress code, as long as you're clean and presentable

CFI Qualifications - Required:

5+ years as a pilot
2+ years as a CFI
200+ hours Private Pilot dual given (not flight reviews, checkouts, etc.) or 5+ Private Pilot candidates signed off who passed on the first attempt
Must live in the north metro Atlana area, convenient to FTY
Must be able to handle at least three (3) 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

Unfortunately, we are currently unable to consider low-time or inexperienced instructors.

CFI Qualifications - Desired:

Willing to participate in other club activities -- fly-ins, club meetings, etc. -- club participation is viewed favorably when making student assignments

The Hiring Process:

Resume screening
In-person interview and document review with the Chief CFI, and possibly one other club officer
Short "flight check" by the Chief CFI (at the club's expense) -- applicant will be asked to "teach" 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]

This is a temporary e-mail address, which will be deactivated once we have a full compliment of CFIs.