Part 141 Chief Flight Instructor

Gleim•Gainesville, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Gleim, Inc. is seeking a Part 141 Chief Flight Instructor in Gainesville, Florida. This role involves teaching aviation knowledge to students nationwide through our Online Ground School program, preparing them for FAA knowledge tests. Responsibilities include setting up schools and students with the program, managing course resets, issuing graduation certificates and endorsements, and addressing content-related questions. The position also oversees the growth and development of flight simulation projects, including software/hardware improvements, sales and marketing, FAA correspondence, new software development, and customer technical support. A key aspect is enhancing Gleim's Online Ground School products with interactive elements like videos, scripting, filming, and explaining aerodynamics, regulations, and flying techniques. The role requires staying updated on FAA policy changes by reviewing notifications and conducting research to update product content. Contribution to marketing campaigns, trade shows, and conferences is expected, as is improving aviation-related web pages and customer engagement through social media and videos, and responding to inquiries from potential customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Aeronautics, Aviation, or a related field.
One (1) year of experience in the job offered or a related role working with an FAA designated Part 141 Ground School.
Must possess FAA certifications of Flight Instructor, Commercial Pilot with instrument rating, Ground Instructor and Remote Pilot.

Responsibilities

Teach aviation knowledge to students across the nation utilizing our Online Ground School program.
Set up schools and students with the program, resetting courses, providing graduation certificates and endorsements for the tests.
Clarify content-related inquiries.
Responsible for the growth and development of the company’s flight simulation projects.
Improvements to the software and hardware of the various devices.
Sales and marketing of the devices to individuals, schools, and organizations.
FAA correspondence for approvals and regulatory compliance.
Development of new aviation software programs to support the need in the industry.
Leading the technical support assistance for customers.
Improve Gleim’s Online Ground School products for pilot training by including more interactive means of engagement like videos and effective learning.
Drafting video scripts, filming instruction videos that help explain aerodynamics, aviation regulations and flying techniques.
Keep track of changes in FAA policies and how it affects the aviation landscape.
Reviewing notifications from the FAA regarding changes in regulations and policies, then implementing those changes to the content of Gleim products.
Carry out extensive research into the changes before reflecting them in the books.
Contribute to marketing campaigns for company’s aviation products, including relevant trade shows and conferences.
Improve company’s aviation related pages and generating engagement of customers through videos and social media.
Answering course related inquiries from potential customers.