UAA Line CFI-DA

UAA Line CFI-DA

Goodyear, AZ

Full Time

Deadline to Apply:  Feb. 23, 2026

JR100174

Position Summary

United Aviate Academy Graduates Only!

We have an exciting opportunity for you!

In this unique role, you will provide Aviation Maintenance support.

Position Summary

We are seeking a United Aviate Academy Graduate who has experience as an Operations Data Analyst to join our team at an accredited flight academy. As an Operations Data Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Maintenance Department operational execution. Your primary responsibility will be to design and create key operational reporting and dashboards. This role is essential in our mission to create an industry-leading academy that develops pilots who aspire to work for United Airlines.

UAA is committed to ensuring our workforce continues to support our inclusive culture and we are driven to thrive around our Core4 Values. So come join the UAA team and be a part of what’s happening at the academy and how you can make a difference in the next generation of United pilots.

Job Description

CFI Position Summary

Perform the duties of a certificated flight instructor as authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration in accordance with the approved Training Course Outline. Ensure all students understand and practice all aspects of United Aviate Academy’s Aviation Safety Program. Provides flight, ground, and simulator training for student pilots in accordance with 14 CFR Parts 141 and 61. FAA regulations and publications, and United Aviate Academy’s policies and procedures. Maintains student training records, ensures FAA ACS course standards, and training requirements are met by each student for pilot training. Initiates stage check and End-of-Course requests for assigned students. Responsible for the timely course completion of all flight students assigned including completion of required paperwork. Monitor the maintenance condition of the training aircraft and inform United Aviate Academy maintenance personnel of any inoperative and or questionable items.

Initial Duties/Responsibilities (Data Analyst)

• Reports to the Director of Maintenance
• In this role as Data Analyst, you will be responsible for the duties and responsibilities set by the Director of Maintenance and Data Analyst.
• This position will provide Data Analyst support until all tasks are complete, NLT 120 days.
• You will be completing essential administrative tasks to maintain files and records as needed
• Collaborate with team leads, managers, and department heads to understand departmental goals and operational needs
• Identify issues within the admissions process and take appropriate action to escalate and resolve them
• Support additional duties and special projects as assigned

Future Duties/Responsibilities (CFI)

• Reports to the Chief Pilot
• Maintain student training records in accordance with 14 CFR Part 141 and United Aviate Academy policies.
• Maintain training standard as set forth by FAA regulations United Aviate policies.
• Ensure that course standards, training requirements and objectives are met by all assigned students as required by the Training Course Outline.
• Report on student progress and accurately maintains and updates all appropriate records.
• Recommend and develops curriculum and courseware improvements when appropriate.
• Maintain safe, caring, dependable and efficient culture with students, fellow instructors, and staff.
• Perform other related duties and assignments as required.
• Must be able to work full-time, nights, weekends, and holiday schedules.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Experience

• United Aviate Academy Graduate. Required.
• Extensive understanding of 14 CFR, FSIMS 8900, and other regulations pertaining to aviation

Education

• Certification Requirements: FAA CFI, CFII
• Medical Class 3
• MEI preferred

Essential Knowledge, Skills, Behaviors

• Excellent listening, oral and written communications skills.
• Customer service oriented
• Strong problem solving and analysis skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, and aviation scheduling systems.
• Knowledge of Aviation regulations, policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Knowledge of United Airlines policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ability to think strategically and translate concepts into actionable items.

• Courage to make key decisions and advise leadership with professionalism & poise.
• Comfortable working in ambiguous situations.
• Strong ability to use data & analytics; determine key decisions and identify actions for best results.
• Build strong partnerships across the business areas, operations, standards, safety, student services, and United Airlines.
• Commitment to the company culture as a subsidiary of United Airlines and valuing the Core4.
• Outstanding attention to detail, organizational skills, valuing compliance & ethical behavior, governance & controls, and adhering to company and financial policies.

EEO Statement: Westwind School of Aeronautics Phoenix, LLC, dba United Aviate Academy (UAA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind - All employment decisions at UAA are based on business needs. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting job applicants and employees without regard to race, religion or belief, color, national, social, or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, genetic information, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identify and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, or any other status protected by laws, regulations, and reasonable accommodations. Decisions on employment and promotions are based solely upon an individual’s qualifications, with reference to the responsibilities and skills required of the position for which the individual is being considered.

United Aviate Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and welcome all qualified individuals of different backgrounds.