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eVTOL Flight Instructor I

Pivotal24 open roles

Pay
$70,304 – $93,848 a year
Where
Palo Alto, CA or Miami, Florida
Work mode
On site
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Pivotal median: 29 days open

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Pivotal is the leader in the emerging market of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft the world's first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer market.

Efficient, compact, and simple, Pivotal aircraft are designed for a wide range of consumer, public service, and defense applications. Our distinctive tilt-aircraft architecture and scalable platform have been flying for over 10 years. Last year we announced our next-generation aircraft, the Helix, which is rapidly progressing toward general release and scalable production in 2026.

Mobility is one of the most highly-valued areas of modern technology investments. This is the right company, in the right space, the right strategy, at the right time. If you are ready for adventure, we invite you to join our amazing team and grow with us.

We are seeking an eVTOL Flight Instructor I to support Pivotal’s customer training program. In this role, you will deliver structured ground, simulator, and aircraft training in accordance with Pivotal standards while helping customers build the knowledge, confidence, and operational discipline required to safely operate Pivotal aircraft.

The ideal candidate is a Certified Flight Instructor or aviation training professional with experience delivering flight, simulator, ground, or other structured aviation training in a formal environment. Additional FAA aviation qualifications, such as Advanced Ground Instructor, Instrument Ground Instructor, Remote Pilot Certificate, or other relevant FAA certificates (or equivalent), are preferred.

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver structured ground, simulator, and aircraft training for Pivotal customers and eVTOL pilots
  • Conduct pre-flight planning, student briefings, ground lessons, simulator sessions, flight lessons, post-flight debriefs, training analysis, and required reporting
  • Support aircraft ground support (AGS) activities at training locations, including aircraft preparation, ground handling coordination, and operational support as needed
  • Explain aviation, aircraft systems, safety, and operational concepts in a clear, practical, and customer-focused manner
  • Maintain accurate training records, lesson documentation, student progress notes, and required program materials
  • Support updates to training content, lesson plans, instructional materials, videos, and scenario-based training resources
  • Identify student readiness concerns, training delivery gaps, or safety risks and communicate them through the appropriate channels
  • Follow applicable laws, regulations, company procedures, safety standards, and training program expectations while conducting business on behalf of Pivotal
  • Work safely and professionally in accordance with established operating procedures, risk controls, and customer training standards

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 3+ years of aviation training, flight training, simulation training, ground instruction, or formal instructional program experience
  • Experience delivering training in a structured environment, such as classroom, simulator, flight, public safety, OEM, corporate aviation, military, Part 61 or Part 141 training settings
  • Strong instructional communication skills, including the ability to brief, teach, coach, assess, and debrief trainees effectively
  • Ability to support eLearning content, lesson plans, training aids, videos, scenarios, and other student-facing instructional materials
  • Ability to follow established curriculum, training standards, operating procedures, and safety expectations with consistency
  • Ability to meet the physical requirements to pilot Pivotal aircraft, including maintaining a fully clothed weight of 190 lbs or less
  • Flexibility to work in a dynamic environment while maintaining safety, quality, and training objectives

Preferred Qualifications:

  • FAA Certified Flight Instructor certificate
  • Advanced Ground Instructor, Instrument Ground Instructor or other relevant FAA certificates (or equivalent) or ratings.
  • Experience delivering flight, simulator, ground, military, OEM, corporate, public safety, or customer-facing aviation training
  • Strong knowledge of aviation safety, risk management, standard operating procedures, and training standardization
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a customer-focused instructional approach
  • Strong attention to detail, sound safety judgment, and clear written communication skills
  • Ability to work flexible schedules and travel to training locations in California, South Florida, and potentially other locations as business needs require

Applicants must be eligible for employment in the United States and willing to work onsite at our HQ office in Palo Alto, CA.

Pivotal offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k plans.

Pivotal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pivotal does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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