Instructor - Chief Flight Instructor

Louisiana Community and Technical College System • Lake Charles, LA

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About The Position

• Daily management of 14 CFR Part 61 and 141
operations and compliance with all applicable FAA and LCTCS regulations.
• Conduct student stage checks, progress checks, and end-of-course evaluations
as required by the Training Course Outlines (TCOs).
• Provide high-quality ground and flight instruction to students under both 14
CFR Part 141 and Part 61 training programs.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate flight instructors to ensure standardized
training delivery and professional development.
• Maintain accurate and timely training records in compliance with FAA and
institutional documentation requirements.
• Coordinate flight training schedules and ensure efficient aircraft and
instructor utilization.
• Assist with Safety Management System (SMS) oversight, safety briefings, and
program audits.
• Participate in curriculum review, instructional improvement, and integration
of emerging aviation technology.
• Support recruitment, outreach, and industry partnership efforts to expand the
aviation program’s impact in Southwest Louisiana.
• Promote a culture of safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement
across all training activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Aeronautics, or related field.
• Minimum of: o 1000 hours of pilot in command. o Flight training experience either as a CFI or military pilot consisting of:  - 1.5 years and a total of 500 flight hours; or  - 750 flight hours.
• Pass a knowledge test on teaching methods, Aeronautical Information Manual, provisions of 14 CFR Part 61, 91, and 141, and Private, Instrument, Commercial, CFI and CFII standards and proficiency on the flight procedures and maneuvers.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Private Pilot
• Instrument
• Commercial
• Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
• Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument (CFII)
• Current FAA Second-Class Medical Certificate.

Nice To Haves

• FAA Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI) rating.
• Experience teaching in a collegiate or structured flight training program.
• Prior experience supervising or standardizing flight instructors.
• Familiarity with flight scheduling and recordkeeping systems (e.g., Flight Schedule Pro, Talon, ETA, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Daily management of 14 CFR Part 61 and 141 operations and compliance with all applicable FAA and LCTCS regulations.
• Conduct student stage checks, progress checks, and end-of-course evaluations as required by the Training Course Outlines (TCOs).
• Provide high-quality ground and flight instruction to students under both 14 CFR Part 141 and Part 61 training programs.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate flight instructors to ensure standardized training delivery and professional development.
• Maintain accurate and timely training records in compliance with FAA and institutional documentation requirements.
• Coordinate flight training schedules and ensure efficient aircraft and instructor utilization.
• Assist with Safety Management System (SMS) oversight, safety briefings, and program audits.
• Participate in curriculum review, instructional improvement, and integration of emerging aviation technology.
• Support recruitment, outreach, and industry partnership efforts to expand the aviation program’s impact in Southwest Louisiana.
• Promote a culture of safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement across all training activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• retirement
• multiple medical insurance options
• supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.)
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses)
• holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas)
• generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time