Flight Operations Flight Instructor
$78.94/hr+ Overtime + Shift premiums + 401(k) match + Profit-sharing contribution
Mid
Dallas, TX, USA
In PersonWork from the Dallas headquarters during business hours; rotating shifts, holidays, overtime, and overnight travel are required.
TrainingCorporate & Technical Training
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship Required
About the job
Requirements
- Knowledge and experience in operating training equipment, including computer-based training workstations.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
- Knowledge of flight training instructional duties and Federal Aviation Regulations training requirements.
- Excellent English verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to read technical aircraft documents, follow technical instructions, learn and understand new technical concepts, and prepare written technical documents that convey information or guidance clearly.
- Ability to accomplish accurate work under tight time constraints while maintaining flexibility.
- Ability to work assigned hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, on a rotating schedule covering operational hours.
- A High School Diploma or GED is required.
- Flying experience operating an aircraft is required.
- A United States Department of Transportation/Federal Aviation Administration unrestricted Airline Transport Pilot Certificate is required, with Airplane Multiengine Land category and class ratings and an English Proficient limitation.
- A paper or electronic logbook documenting at least the last 500 hours of flight time is required.
- A valid United States Driver's License is required.
- Must meet regulatory criteria to obtain and maintain Flight Deck Jumpseat Access and continuously enroll in Rap Back.
- Must be able to view and read computer, video, and flight deck displays frequently.
- Must be able to participate in the Federal Aviation Regulations-directed Line Observation Program and enter and exit the aircraft under normal and emergency conditions.
- Must be able to enter and exit the flight simulator, cabin simulator, or mock-up and briefing rooms under normal and emergency conditions.
- Must be able to sit in the simulator uninterrupted for up to four hours.
- Must be able to perform duties from a limited-space workstation, desk, or office area for extended periods.
- Must be able to use a computer and office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy.
- Must be able to move or transport 25 pounds occasionally.
- Must be able to work at elevated heights and operate a flight simulator.
- Must be able to manipulate applicable flight controls at full deflection.
- Must pass an annual flight evaluation.
- Must be able to converse, present, and facilitate for up to eight hours.
- Must be able to make and receive audible callouts in classroom and simulator settings.
- Must maintain a well-groomed appearance according to company standards.
- Must be a United States citizen or authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
- Must be at least 23 years of age.
- Must comply with company attendance standards.
- Must demonstrate professional behavior during and outside company hours and at company events.
- Must be able to work rotating shifts, holidays, and overtime.
- Must meet confidentiality expectations for confidential, proprietary, and sensitive company information.
- Air travel with overnight stays is required.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and conduct classroom and simulator training in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations, training policies and manuals, and company requirements.
- Facilitate pilot learning.
- Develop and create instructional and evaluation media and materials to support training programs.
- Maintain course material and procedural integrity through self-study, skills practice, critique review, and instructor meetings.
- Perform other job duties as directed by employee leaders.
About the company
Southwest Airlines is a low-fare passenger airline flying leisure and business travelers across the United States, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. It runs a point-to-point network that links many midsize and secondary airports directly instead of routing most trips through a few large hubs. Customers book through Southwest's own website and app, choosing fare bundles that set bag allowances, change flexibility and boarding order. Revenue comes from ticket sales, bag and seat fees, and sales of frequent-flyer points to partner companies. Southwest was incorporated in 1967, began flying three Texas cities in 1971, and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Dallas, Texas
Founded
1971
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Fare changes are paying off: revenue hit a record $8.4 billion in the quarter ending June 2026, up 16.4%.
- Frontline headcount is growing: Southwest had 73,456 full-time equivalent staff in June 2026, up 1.7%.
- Chase cards lock in fliers: Southwest cardholders get a free checked bag and seat selection on any fare.
What critics are saying
- Fuel is the swing cost: jet fuel ran nearly $900 million higher in the quarter ending June 2026.
- Earnings targets keep slipping: in July 2026 Southwest cut its 2026 profit forecast floor to $3.25 a share.
- Job cuts continue: after its first mass layoffs in 2025, Southwest cut about 75 more jobs in May 2026.
What makes Southwest Airlines unique
- Southwest flies only Boeing 737s, so pilots and mechanics train on one jet family, unlike Delta.
- Southwest ended 53 years of open seating: assigned seats and extra-legroom rows began January 2026.
- Frequent fliers bring a partner free: 100 one-way Southwest flights a year earn a Companion Pass for unlimited companion trips.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Profit Sharing
- Remote Work Options