Part Time Fixed Wing Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

Location: South Burlington, Vermont, United States; primarily onsite at the Burlington headquarters

Salary: $30–$35 USD per hour

Company

hirify.global develops electric aircraft and works to advance sustainable aviation.

What you will do

• Provide flight instruction under Part 61 in line with BETA training standards.
• Conduct dual instruction, proficiency flights, evaluation flights, discovery flights, and other flight experiences.
• Deliver ground instruction, briefings, and debriefings using standardized curricula.
• Support pilot onboarding and internal engagement events by explaining flight training programs and safety practices.
• Maintain aircraft care and operational readiness, including cleanliness and ramp activities.
• Maintain training records, coordinate schedules with students, and improve training materials, SOPs, and operational documentation.

Requirements

• Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single Engine Land (ASEL) rating.
• Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and Certified Flight Instructor–Instrument (CFII) certificates.
• At least 500 total flight hours and 150 hours of dual instruction given.
• High Performance and Complex endorsements, a valid second-class medical certificate, and a valid U.S. driver's license.
• Strong communication, judgment, and instructional skills, with the ability to work professionally in a structured, safety-focused environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends, and to work in flight line, hangar, classroom, and office environments.

Nice to have

• Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate.
• 1,000+ total flight hours or 500+ hours of dual instruction given.
• Seaplane rating and instructional experience, tailwheel experience, or Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI) certification.
• Experience with technically advanced or electric aircraft and corporate, test, or high-accountability flight operations.

Culture & Benefits

• Safety, professionalism, standardization, and risk management are core expectations.
• Work takes place year-round across fixed-wing aircraft, including electric trainers, piston aircraft, tailwheel aircraft, floatplanes, and multi-engine airplanes.
• Hourly, non-exempt position with overtime eligibility under applicable laws.
• Onsite healthcare in Vermont, medical, dental and vision coverage, short- and long-term disability coverage, and paid parental leave.
• Daily lunch, flight lessons, and other company perks are provided.

Hiring process

• Employment offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
• hirify.global participates in E-Verify.