Assistant Chief Flight Instructor - CAE

Republic Airways•West Columbia, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in leading Part 141 ground and flight instructors. Conducts stage checks, end of course checks, and provides ground instruction in accordance with Part 61 and 141, FAA regulations, Airmen’s Information Manual, advisory circulars, airport operations, and LIFT Academy policies and procedures. Performs facilities tours and familiarizes customers with LIFT Academy’s policies, procedures, and flight training courses. Performs flight instructor, and check instructor duties authorized by the Federal Aviation Regulations, and as designated by the chief flight instructor in accordance with the approved Training Course Outline. Reports on student progress and accurately maintains and updates all appropriate records. Audits student records, preforms student enrollments, and graduations as designated by the chief flight instructor. Ensures that course standards, training requirements, and objectives are met by all assigned students as required by the Training Course Outline. Monitors the maintenance condition of the training aircraft, and informs LIFT maintenance personnel of any questionable items. Recommends and develops curriculum and courseware improvements when appropriate. Attends administrative, standardization, in-service training, and instructor development meetings as assigned. Manages a team of flight instructors. Screens, interviews and makes recommendations for hiring potential employees. Coaches and provides leadership, direction, motivation and supervision of direct reports. Appraises performance, provides performance feedback, takes corrective actions and oversees training and development of staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Specialty training beyond high school in FAA and/or Airline Transport Pilot certificate.
FAA Certified Flight Instructor, Airplane Single Engine Land: Airplane Multi-Engine Land, Instrument
At least 1 year of experience as a flight instructor
500 flight hours
Must hold a current FAA First Class Medical Certificate
Must meet the minimum requirements for an ATP or RATP certificate.
Meet the current hiring minimum age and flight hours requirements set by the FAA and Company.
Must have full knowledge of all curriculums authorized to teach.
Knowledge of and the ability to apply effective instructional technique in the classroom and in flight.
Ability to teach and perform well in classroom setting.
Computer skills are required.
Aircraft piloting skills, including familiarity with and ability to perform required flight maneuvers and procedures.
Knowledge of appropriate Federal Aviation Regulations and related administrative and operational procedures and requirements.
Strong customer service skills.
Must be able to pass an initial and on-going drug and alcohol testing program.
Must pass a Federal Background check.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

G1000 experience is preferred.
141 experience is preferred
Check instructor experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Assists in leading Part 141 ground and flight instructors.
Conducts stage checks, end of course checks, and provides ground instruction.
Performs facilities tours and familiarizes customers with LIFT Academy’s policies, procedures, and flight training courses.
Performs flight instructor, and check instructor duties.
Reports on student progress and accurately maintains and updates all appropriate records.
Audits student records, performs student enrollments, and graduations.
Ensures that course standards, training requirements, and objectives are met by all assigned students.
Monitors the maintenance condition of the training aircraft, and informs LIFT maintenance personnel of any questionable items.
Recommends and develops curriculum and courseware improvements.
Attends administrative, standardization, in-service training, and instructor development meetings.
Manages a team of flight instructors.
Screens, interviews and makes recommendations for hiring potential employees.
Coaches and provides leadership, direction, motivation and supervision of direct reports.
Appraises performance, provides performance feedback, takes corrective actions and oversees training and development of staff.