Join the Pacific Northwest's Leader in Flight Training

Safety in Motion Flight Center, recognized as the Pacific Northwest's leader in providing safe, professional, and comprehensive aviation services, is seeking a full or part-time experienced Tailwheel Flight Instructor to join our growing team at our Pierce County Airport/Thun Field location in Puyallup, WA.

This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to teach one of aviation's most beloved and foundational skills aboard our iconic 1938 Piper Cub. Whether you're passionate about preserving the art of stick-and-rudder flying, building hours, or growing as an aviation professional, Safety in Motion Flight Center is the place to do it.

Our flight instructors enjoy a self-managed schedule to allow for a good work/home life balance. Full-time instructors additionally qualify for medical/vision/dental benefits and paid vacation. Staff instructors also receive deep discounts on flight training to attain advanced certificates and/or ratings as part of their professional development. So whether you're looking to simply build flight time and move on to an airline career, or enjoy the versatility and reward of a career as a professional flight instructor, Safety in Motion Flight Center is the place to be!

Job Description

As our Tailwheel Flight Instructor, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality, standardized tailwheel flight instruction in our classic 1938 Piper Cub. You'll work within a structured curriculum developed and supported by the company, in a fun and professional flight training environment. This position is ideal for a CFI who loves the craft of tailwheel flying and wants to share that passion with students of all experience levels. From those seeking a tailwheel endorsement to those pursuing Sport Pilot certification.

Requirements

• Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

• Minimum of 50 hours total flight time in tailwheel airplanes

• Preferably at least 25 hours of tailwheel flight time in the past 12 months

• Experience with older tailwheel aircraft a plus

• Prior tailwheel teaching experience preferred

• Experience or familiarity with Sport Pilot certification a plus

Benefit

• Standardization training in the Piper Cub and full curriculum provided by the company

• Personal flight training discount rate for your own certificate and rating advancement

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits available for full-time employees

• Discounts at our sister company, Spencer Aircraft

• Flexible, self-managed schedule for a healthy work/life balance

• Work in a fun, supportive, structured, and standardized flight training operation

• Opportunities for advancement within a growing aviation company

Job Details

Job Type: Full-time or Part-time Location: Pierce County Airport/Thun Field (KPLU) – Puyallup, WA

Schedule:

• Day shift

• Weekend availability

How to Apply

Shawn Pratt, ATP/CFI
Chief Flight Instructor
shawn@simflightcenter.com

📞 (253) 840-5758