Certified Flight Instructor - CFI

We're seeking Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs), aviation professionals, to use there CFI rating to gain their Part 107 drone license. These CFI's would be used as a drone team earning $30-$40 and hour helping us film hot air balloon footage for passengers. We understand how expensive fix wing flight hours are, and we seek to allow CFI's who bring strong aviation knowledge, situational awareness, the opportunity to utilize their experience in a way to directly finance their fixed wing career path.

Our operators fly DJI drones alongside hot air balloons, capturing professional aerial footage in a unique desert environment, during sunset or sunrise hours.

What We Offer:

• Flexible, early-morning flight schedules
• Hands-on drone training and professional development
• Opportunities for growth and travel
• Ability to build and adjust your schedule with in a 48 hours of your shift.

Qualifications:

• Aviation experience preferred; CFIs strongly encouraged to apply.
• Strong attention to detail, professionalism, and commitment to flight safety
• A part 107 license (45 minute quiz).

Typical flight hours begin at 5 am-10 am for Sunrise flights. This changes throughout the year as time of sunrise changes.
Typical Sunset shifts take place November-April 3 PM-8PM.

The biggest perk of this line of work is the adventure of working durning beautiful sunsets and sunrises with amazing aircrafts such as Hot Air Balloons. Secondly extreme flexibility to decide your schedule and availability.

Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5.0 – 20.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person