Lead Flight Specialist

Kent State University • Kent, OH

391d • $37,284 - $46,684

About The Position

The Lead Flight Specialist at Kent State University is responsible for providing dedicated flight instruction within a collegiate flight training program, ensuring compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations and university policies. This role involves coordinating flight training schedules, monitoring student progress, and managing flight training records, while also serving as a lead instructor for students in hold-over flight status.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of six months' experience as a certified flight instructor, including FAR 141 flight instruction experience.
• Current CFII certificate required.
• Valid Commercial Pilot Certificate - Airplane Single & Multiengine Land; Instrument Airplane or Valid Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.
• Valid Flight Instructor Certificate - Airplane Single-Engine; Instrument Airplane.
• Hold and maintain an FAA Medical Certificate Second Class.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

• Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI) preferred.
• Check Instructor experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a flight instructor.
• Lead instruction for students in hold-over flight status.
• Assist in coordinating the scheduling of students, instructors, and resources for flight training.
• Monitor student progression and participate in meetings with flight training personnel.
• Manage an electronic flight training records system for all flight training personnel.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Paid holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree