Flight Intern

Big Bend Community College invites applications for Certified Flight Interns (CFI) in the college's Aviation Program. Certified Flight Interns (CFI) work closely with full and part-time faculty to support the academic needs of students in the Big Bend Community College (BBCC) Aviation program. Individuals working in CFI positions may not be full-time students of BBCC and may not be enrolled in more than 5 credits per quarter at BBCC.

CFI positions report to the Director of Flight Operations. The CFI position is considered a part-time, temporary position and is subject to the provisions of WAC  and may not work more than 1050 hours in any twelve consecutive month period. Performance of the duties of a Certified Flight Intern are not subject to tenure and individuals in these positions will not accrue time for service to be applied to the negotiated full-time faculty salary schedule.

We have three (3) levels of Certified Flight Interns.

* CFI Level I ($19.50/hr.) is responsible for pre and post flight briefings, fly schedule as assigned, students in stages 1-3, and assist with other flight line activities as requested. This position requires a COMM ASEL and CFI-ASE.

* CFI Level II ($20.45/hr.) is responsible for pre and post flight briefings, fly schedule as assigned, students in stages 1-7, and assist with other flight line activities as requested. This position requires COMM ASEL, CFI-ASE, and CFI-IA.

* CFI Level III ($23.52/hr.) is responsible for pre and post flight briefings, fly schedule as assigned, Stages 1-7, Instrument CFI and Multi as needed, and assist with other flight line activities as requested. This position requires COMM ASEL, CFI-ASE, CFI-IA, 4 quarters of CFI experience, and at least 400 hours in 141 teaching.

This temporary position is an ongoing recruitment in which applications are collected year-round. Positions will be filled as needs arise at which time you will be contacted if qualifications are met. Primary essential duties and responsibilities include but will not be limited to the following:

* Under the direction of the Director of Flight Operations and Chief Pilot, provide private, commercial, and instrument flight and ground instruction using the flight and ground training syllabus.

* Maintain student records in accordance with FAA, TSA, VA, and college policies.

* Support Director with day to day operations include making copies, scanning documents, relaying messages, returning aircraft to service, and auditing students training folders.

* Meet with each student as published on schedule; ensure that all flight lessons are completed according to the training course outlines specifications; ensure that all appropriated endorsements are made in the student's flight book and personal book.

* Submit requests for stage checks upon completion of each state of flight training; ensure all flight lessons and flight books are completed before request for stage check.

* Ensure that all training activities, flights, and briefings are conducted during normal business hours.

* Other duties as assigned.

The following is required of all Certified Flight Interns at Big Bend Community College:

* Must possess a commercial pilot certificate, airplane single-engine land (ASEL) with instrument rating - airplane.

* Must also possess a current flight instructor certificate - airplane, single-engine and a current Medical Certificate with no restrictions that would prohibit performance of flight duties and non-flight duties as assigned by Big Bend Community College.

* The internships require that the applicant has successfully completed Big Bend Community College's Part 141 Flight School, commercial ASEL including instrument rating.

This position is open until filled.  Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.  

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required qualifications and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

* BBCC Online application.

* Cover letter, addressing why you are interested in this position and how your qualifications make you the ideal candidate.
* * Comprehensive resume or CV.
* * Response(s) to the questions found in the Supplemental Questions Tab above.
* Supplemental questions are designed to address the Additional Desirable qualifications list in the job posting.

* Unofficial transcripts documenting undergraduate and graduate course work and degrees.  Official transcripts required upon employment.
* NOTE:

You must complete the online application in full and respond to the required supplemental questions.  Failure to provide this information or responses of "See Resume" may eliminate you from consideration for this position. The college reserves the right to remove documents, submitted but not requested, by BBCC as part of the application process. These documents include, but are not limited to statements of teaching philosophy, diversity statement, letters of…