Chief Flight Instructor

Chief Flight Instructor

Performs duties and responsibilities of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certificated Chief Flight Instructor; administer the Flight Education Division of the Aviation Department; manages all aspects of the Division; ensures that flight instruction is given in accordance with federal regulations; manages flight education programs; FAA Private Pilot Cert.; oversees flight safety programs, supervise Flight Education programs and personnel, and administer instructor standardization checks; serves as FAA certificated Chief Flight Instructor; assures instruction quality and student progress/completion, including exams and check-rides; recommends and develops flight instruction programs, improvements, innovative teaching methods, and research; instructs advanced students and assists instructors with special students; coordinates content of classroom instruction with faculty, may provide classroom instruction; assists with budgeting, marketing functions; responsible for hiring Flight Instructors, assigns duties and evaluates performance;

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Advanced degrees may be desirable. FAA Commercial Pilot Certification with an instrument rating; Certified Flight Instructor Certification.

5 years of relevant experience required.

8-12 years of relevant experience preferred.

Aeronautical certificates and qualifications to satisfy FAR Part 141.35; extensive experience required by FAR Part 141 in piloting and flight instruction, knowledge of general aviation operations; qualifications necessary for FAA designated examiner (or demonstrated satisfactory progress toward certification) and FAA Chief Flight Instructor; FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate, Airplane Single & Multi-Engine Land ratings, Instrument rating; and FAA Flight Instructor Certificate, Instrument & Multi-Engine Ratings; demonstrated management skills required; demonstrated academic skills required

The target hiring range for this job profile is $64,900 - $84,850. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limit to, education, years of experience, internal equity, etc.

Location

Hangar 5 (0235)

Position Type

Regular

Scheduled Hours

40

Shift

First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.