Assistant Chief Flight Instructor

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 If Other, Please Explain: Tenure/Non-Tenure Track Non-Tenure Track Salary Basis 12 month If Other, Please Explain: 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