Flight School Manager

Fargo Jet Center LLC • Fargo, ND

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About The Position

The Flight School Manager provides leadership and strategic oversight of all flight training operations. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality instructional programs while managing flight instructors, support staff, and the aircraft fleet. The Flight School Manager fosters a strong culture of aviation safety, professionalism, regulatory compliance, and educational excellence, while serving as a key ambassador for the flight school within the aviation community.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, aviation, or a related field preferred
• Minimum of 2,500 total flight hours
• CFII and MEI ratings required
• Demonstrated experience instructing in single-engine and multi-engine aircraft
• Strong leadership and people-management skills
• Proven commitment to aviation safety, professionalism, and pilot development
• Must maintain a safe pilot record and be insurable in all company aircraft
• Ability to conduct flight and ground instruction, including extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking
• Ability to safely operate aircraft and work in hangar and ramp environments
• Must meet FAA medical and operational requirements for flight duties

Nice To Haves

• Aircraft mechanical knowledge or familiarity with maintenance operations is strongly beneficial

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all flight school personnel, including instructors and administrative/support staff
• Oversee the scheduling, utilization, and operational readiness of the flight school aircraft fleet
• Maintain compliance with FAA and TSA regulations, including accurate recordkeeping and operational standards
• Oversee initial and recurrent training for company flight instructors
• Conduct flight training, ground instruction and progress checks as needed
• Promote a positive safety culture with a strong emphasis on instructional quality and risk management
• Serve as a representative of the flight school within the community by attending local events and aviation related seminars

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• HSA and flexible spending programs
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance (100% Company Paid)
• Long-Term Disability insurance (100% Company Paid)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees