Make the lesson count.
Arrive with a clear plan. Connect the ground briefing to the flight, and give each student a purpose for every exercise.
Flight instructor careers · Mesa, Arizona
Your next chapter.
Their first flight.
You know the feeling of a first solo. Help someone else get there.
Bring your experience to the conversation. Explore flight instructor opportunities at Venture West Aviation, a Part 61 flight school at Falcon Field in the Phoenix metro area.
A different view from the right seat
- Your home airport
- Falcon Field KFFZ
- The training environment
- FAA Part 61
- Our aircraft
- Piper & Tecnam
More than the right seat
What makes a great
flight instructor?
Good instruction turns a lesson into understanding. It starts with preparation, grows through patient explanation, and carries into the next flight.
Find their way in.
Explain the why behind the procedure. Meet a student where they are, make room for questions, and keep sound judgment at the center.
Build the next step.
Give useful, specific feedback. Help students see what improved, what needs work, and how to prepare for the next lesson.
Mesa, Arizona · Phoenix metro
Where will
you teach?
Our school is based at Falcon Field in Mesa. This is where students build their foundations, work toward additional certificates and ratings, and prepare for what comes next.
Our training fleet includes Piper Archers, Tecnam aircraft and a Piper Twin Comanche. Ask our team about the aircraft and instructional needs associated with a current opportunity.
Get to know Falcon Field Explore our training fleetLet's talk instruction
How do you start
the conversation?
Tell us what you bring to the right seat.
Send your résumé and a short introduction. Ask about current openings, role requirements, compensation and scheduling so you can decide whether an opportunity fits.
info@flyvwa.comBefore you reach out
A few useful
answers.
Looking to earn your instructor certificate first?
Explore CFI trainingHow do I ask about flight instructor opportunities?
Email your résumé to info@flyvwa.com with the subject “Flight instructor inquiry.” Include your certificates, instructor ratings, flight experience and availability. Our team can discuss current opportunities and role requirements with you.
Do I need CFII or MEI ratings?
Requirements depend on the opportunity. Include any CFI, CFII and MEI ratings you hold in your inquiry, and ask our team which qualifications are needed for current roles.
What about pay, scheduling and flight hours?
Compensation, scheduling and flight activity depend on the specific opportunity. Contact our team to discuss those details and how they fit your goals.
Does completing training guarantee an instructor job?
No. Completing a training program does not guarantee an instructor position, interview or employment. Hiring depends on available openings and the requirements of each role.
Where is Venture West Aviation located?
Venture West Aviation is based at Falcon Field Airport (KFFZ) in Mesa, in the Phoenix metro area. Our office is at 4517 E. Mallory Cir, Ste 129, Mesa, AZ 85215.