Assistant Chief Flight Instructor

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Assistant Chief Flight Instructor

Working Title

Assistant Chief Flight Instructor

Position Type

Staff

Department

Commercial Aviation

Posting Number

201201650

Full or Part Time

Full Time

Benefit Eligible

Yes

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Tenure/Non-Tenure Track

Non-Tenure Track

Salary Basis

12 month

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Position Summary Information

Responsibilities

The Assistant Chief Instructor assists in development and evaluation of the flight training techniques used to meet the specific standards set forth in DSU's training syllabi. The Assistant Chief Instructor reports directly to the Chief Instructor and has all of the duties and responsibilities of the Chief Instructor when delegated. Per the regulations (FAR 141.85): An assistant chief must be available at the pilot school or, if away from the pilot school, be available by telephone, radio, or other electronic means during the time that training is given for an approved training course. The chief instructor may delegate authority for conducting stage checks, end-of-course tests, and flight instructor proficiency checks to the assistant chief instructor. Assistant Chief Flight Instructors help to ensure the day-to-day operations are maintained, students are progressing in their training, as well as assisting in ensuring part-time instructors are qualified and proficient for the courses they'll be instructing in.

Qualifications

Must have FAA Certified Flight Instructor Instrument; Certified Flight Instructor Multi-Engine, and meet FAA Part 141 Assistant Chief requirements.

Salary

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Must have FAA Certified Flight Instructor Instrument; Certified Flight Instructor Multi-Engine,and meet FAA Part 141 Assistant Chief requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

ATP, Part 121 Experience

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit copies of FAA certificates/ratings and FAA medical.

Additional Information

Posting Detail Information

Open Date

10/23/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes