Flight Instructor, HondaJet Pilot

Job overview

The Flight Instructor, HondaJet Pilot role is onsite in Rapid City, SD, and is a non-commuter position; pilots must live or be willing to relocate within 30 minutes. The stated salary is $150,000–$190,000 per year. XSTAR Aviation’s program develops airmanship and flying proficiency for Air Force aviators. The instructor conducts multi-engine flight operations and provides flight and ground instruction to military aircrew. The role supports safe, effective training through mission planning, mentoring, risk management, crew coordination, and collaboration with operations, maintenance, and program teams.

What you'll do

• Act as CFI/PIC and conduct multi-engine flight operations under FAA Part 91
• plan and execute flight profiles
• instruct aircrew in flight planning, decision-making, instrument procedures, mission profiles, and terminal operations
• teach FAA and USAF procedural and regulatory differences
• maintain risk management and crew coordination
• collaborate with operations, maintenance, and program leadership
• perform assigned ground duties
• participate in safety and improvement programs
• maintain flight and training records
• support scheduling and planning.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

flight instructor

hondajet pilot

rapid city sd

xstar aviation

$150k–$190k/year

multi-engine

cfi/pic

faa part 91

air force aviators

monday–friday

u.s. citizen

limited travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires 1,500 total flight hours, 750 PIC hours, 500 instructor hours, 500 turbine hours, and an FAA medical certificate Class II or higher; U.S. citizenship required. Limited travel may be required.

About the employer

XSTAR Aviation is hiring for this role. Industry: Flight Training. Sector: 61.