Triad Aviation Academy staff members standing with training aircraft at Piedmont Triad International Airport

Careers at Triad Aviation Academy

Join Greensboro's premier flight school. We are looking for passionate, safety-focused Certified Flight Instructors to train the next generation of pilots.

Apply for a Position

Submit your application below and a member of our leadership team will review your qualifications.

Certified Flight Instructor (CFI / CFII)

We are actively interviewing CFI and CFII candidates to support our expanding fleet and growing student body. We prioritize CFII candidates, but welcome all passionate instructors.

General Duties

  • Provide high-quality flight and ground instruction to student pilots in accordance with FAA regulations and TAA training standards.
  • Ensure all training lessons focus on safety, utilizing our structured Part 141 and Part 61 syllabi.
  • Conduct pre-flight and post-flight briefings to guide students through flight maneuvers and academic progress.
  • Maintain precise student records, logbooks, and FAA progress checks as required.

Minimum Qualifications

  • A current FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) or Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument (CFII) rating.
  • Letter of Recommendation from a Chief Pilot or Assistant Chief Instructor.
  • Current FAA 1st Class Medical Certificate.
  • US Citizenship or valid US employment authorization.

Flight Instruction & Experience

  • Prior flight instruction experience is preferred, but highly motivated recent CFI/CFII graduates will be considered.
  • Proficiency and familiarity with single-engine training aircraft (Cessna 172) and/or multi-engine aircraft (Cessna 310).
  • Thorough understanding of aircraft limitations, airspeeds, weight and balance, and general aircraft performance.

Familiarity & Regulations

  • Familiarity with Triad Aviation Academy syllabi, Training Course Outlines (TCOs), and Safety Practices and Procedure Manuals.
  • Strong understanding of FAA Part 141/61 regulations and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Demonstrated compliance with FAA record-keeping and reporting guidelines.
Triad Aviation Academy team and flight instructors gathered outside
Triad Aviation Academy team and flight instructors gathered outside

Not a CFI yet?

If you hold a Commercial Pilot License but need your flight instructor ratings, check out our intensive CFI Academy. We design our training to prepare you to be a Gold Seal instructor and frequently hire our top academy graduates.