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AOPA

Other (General aviation)

United States | Frederick

Chief Flight Instructor - Various Aircraft

NTR

VARIOUS VARIOUS AIRCRAFT

Employment - Permanent

Minimum requirements

PIC time

500 hours

Type rating

Not required (Training Provided)

Flight time notes

Minimum 250 hours dual instruction given
Minimum of three years of general aviation flight instruction experience
Tailwheel endorsement with minimum 25 hours experience

Preferred time

Certificated Flight Instructor - Airplane Multi-Engine

License Required

CFII, CPL, ME

Accepted Licenses

FAA

Medical

Class 2

Additional requirements

Demonstrated understanding of 14 CFR Parts 43, 61, 68, 91, and 119
Current FAA 3rd Class Medical Certificate or BasicMed eligibility

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in aviation, education, or related field
Experience operating within a Part 141 flight school environment

Work conditions

Working Conditions

This position works primarily in an office and flight training environment at Frederick HQ.

Typical working hours are 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend or evening assignments. May require travel up to 10% of the time to support AOPA events, flight training initiatives, or instructor oversight.

Compensation and benefits

401(k)

Education Allowance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Insurance - Dental

Insurance - Disability

Insurance - Life

Insurance - Medical

Insurance - Vision

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Parental Leave

Other

Summary

The salary range for this position is: $75,000 - $85,000, depending on education and experience.
Flight Training (earn your Private Pilot License for free) & Annual Flight Proficiency Program (so you can keep flying and remain proficient)
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance is available for employees and their dependents the 1st of the month following their start date
Flexible Spending Plans
Health Savings Plan with employer contribution (for eligible participants)
401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match, and annual discretionary supplemental employer contribution
Company paid Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D insurance with the option to buy up
Paid Time Off (PTO): 17 days accrued during first year (accruals increase based on tenure)
Paid Holidays: 12 holidays
Personal days: 3 (prorated based on hire date)
Volunteer day: 1 (prorated based on hire date)
Work From Home Fridays
Paid Parental Leave
AOPA Membership
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program (earn medical insurance premium discounts)
Gym Reimbursement Program
Supplemental insurance options (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity)
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Discount on AOPA swag
Business casual dress code
Free coffee, tea, hot cocoa

Equal opportunity employer

AOPA is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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Base location

United States | Frederick

FDK - Frederick

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