Assistant Chief Flight Instructor

Job Description

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The Flight Department at the Prescott campus is seeking Assistant Chief Flight Instructors to support the Flight Department. Job duties include:

• Provide overall management for approximately 20 instructors and 150 to 200 flight students.
• Responsible for training quality and student service.
• Ensure proper conduct and enforcement of safety standards, regulations, and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with university and FAA policies.
• Assist, counsel, and resolve problems; make disciplinary recommendations as needed.
• Attend weekly meetings with the Chief Flight Instructor and Department Chair.
• Participate in student progress briefings and team meetings.
• Manage instructor schedules and resource utilization.
• Verify student eligibility and meet with students and families regarding progress.
• Participate in instructor hiring, conduct checks, and other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Must hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate and a Flight Instructor Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land and Instrument privileges.
• Must hold at least a 2nd class medical certificate.
• Meet minimum requirements for Assistant Chief under 14 CFR part 141 (preferred).

Required skills, knowledge, abilities:

Strong analytical skills and technical expertise with Microsoft Office Suite, Internet applications, and information systems.