Chief Flight Instructor

The Ohio State University • New Iberia, LA

20h • $64,900 - $84,850 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs duties and responsibilities of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certificated Chief Flight Instructor; administer the Flight Education Division of the Aviation Department; manages all aspects of the Division; ensures that flight instruction is given in accordance with federal regulations; manages flight education programs; serves as OSU Flight Team Advisor; FAA Private Pilot Cert.; oversees flight safety programs, supervise Flight Education programs and personnel, and administer instructor standardization checks; serves as FAA certificated Chief Flight Instructor; assures instruction quality and student progress/completion, including exams and check-rides; recommends and develops flight instruction programs, improvements, innovative teaching methods, and research; instructs advanced students and assists instructors with special students; coordinates content of classroom instruction with faculty, may provide classroom instruction; assists with budgeting, marketing functions; responsible for hiring Flight Instructors, assigns duties and evaluates performance;

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Advanced degrees may be desirable.
• FAA Commercial Pilot Certification with an instrument rating
• Certified Flight Instructor Certification
• 5 years of relevant experience required. 8-12 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Aeronautical certificates and qualifications to satisfy FAR Part 141.35
• Extensive experience required by FAR Part 141 in piloting and flight instruction, knowledge of general aviation operations
• Qualifications necessary for FAA designated examiner (or demonstrated satisfactory progress toward certification) and FAA Chief Flight Instructor
• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate, Airplane Single & Multi-Engine Land ratings, Instrument rating
• FAA Flight Instructor Certificate, Instrument & Multi-Engine Ratings
• Demonstrated management skills required
• Demonstrated academic skills required

Responsibilities

• Administer the Flight Education Division of the Aviation Department
• Manage all aspects of the Division
• Ensure that flight instruction is given in accordance with federal regulations
• Manage flight education programs
• Serve as OSU Flight Team Advisor
• Oversee flight safety programs
• Supervise Flight Education programs and personnel
• Administer instructor standardization checks
• Assure instruction quality and student progress/completion, including exams and check-rides
• Recommend and develop flight instruction programs, improvements, innovative teaching methods, and research
• Instruct advanced students and assists instructors with special students
• Coordinate content of classroom instruction with faculty, may provide classroom instruction
• Assist with budgeting, marketing functions
• Responsible for hiring Flight Instructors, assigns duties and evaluates performance

Benefits

• Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager