Flight Instructor Development Program - Internship
Aero Elite Flight Training is Northern Virginia’s premier flight school. We provide pilot license flight instruction and turn your dreams of flying into a reality. At Aero Elite we welcome every flight enthusiast, from brand-new students to experienced aviators into our close-knit pilot community. As a part of the Flight Instructor Development Program, this internship is a unique opportunity for transitioning service members to immerse themselves in a civilian flight training operation and build flight hour experience as a Certified Flight Instructor towards the Airline Transport Pilot certificate.
Job Description: As a part of the Flight Instructor Development Program, this internship is a unique opportunity for transitioning service members to immerse themselves in a civilian flight training operationKey Responsibilities Include:- Conduct both flight and ground training lessons- Create reservations and dispatch lessons following set standard operating procedures- Gather weather information and help plan flights with students and other instructors- Ensure students are progressing and meeting training objectivesAdministrative Duties: - Assist with student record-keeping in accordance with FAA & TSA requirements- Assist with any regulatory inspections and inquiries from the FAA- Communicate with the internal and external stakeholders on aircraft status and availability Requirements: - Receive commander approval and be within 180 days of separation/retirement to participate in the Aero Elite SkillBridge internship. - At least a commercial pilot certificate (Certified Flight Instructor certification preferred)- Desire to work in a Flight Training environment- Enjoys providing instruction and mentorship as much as receiving it- Ability to work collaboratively with fellow maintainers, instructors, and flight students as well as independently. Length of Training: This Internship Training Plan is written to cover up to 180 days (6 Months). However, this plan can be amended for shorter durations on a case-by-case basis.Interested members, please apply here: https://www.milivate.com/jobs/91d1a765
At least an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate (Certified Flight Instructor Preferred)
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Interview prep for this program▸
- ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
- ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
- ▸ "The listing says 151 - 180 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
- ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
- ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
- ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
- ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
- ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
- ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway