SUMMARY
The Assistant Chief Flight Instructor assists the Chief Flight Instructor in providing oversight of daily flight training operations in addition to representing the program's interests in the classroom and, on university-level, industry level, and department-level workgroups and committees. The position is expected to maintain a classroom teaching load that is consistent with university policy and departmental needs. The Assistant Professor/Assistant Chief Flight Instructor is considered by the Federal Aviation Administration to be a key stakeholder who may act in behalf of the Chief Flight Instructor when needed. This position reports to the Chief Flight Instructor/Operations Manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supports the Chief Flight Instructor with the mentoring and supervision of Senior and Staff Flight Instructors, standardization and standards enhancement, and general supervision of flight training operations.
- Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended upon to report to the assigned duty station at the scheduled time. Employee can be depended on to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments.
- Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the university.
- Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the university. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain a constructive working environment.
- Safety: The employee works safely, attends safety training offered/required, and follows appropriate safety rules and regulations. In relation to level of NIMs training completed, participates in incident management preparation and performs incident duties as assigned.
REQUIRED
- A current FAA medical or Basic Med
- A current flight instructor certificate with ASEL and Instrument ratings,
- Must meet 14 CFR Part 141.36 requirements for Assistant Chief Flight Instructor designation or all courses.
- Bachelor's degree in Aviation or a related field.
- A minimum of two years of relevant flight training experience.
- Masters degree in Aviation or a related field.
- Experience with Talon ETA scheduling and flight management systems.
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- Experience as a Check Instructor in a Part 141 flight training environment.
- Experience mentoring and supervising flight instructors.
- Experience in classroom teaching at the collegiate level.
- 2 years of flight instructing experience in a collegiate level aviation degree program.
Founded in 1909 as a teachers' college, Southeastern Oklahoma State University continues the strong tradition of producing outstanding educators for southeast Oklahoma and north Texas. Student enrollment is approximately 6,000 students and the campus is situated in rural Oklahoma. The main campus is located in Durant, Oklahoma, which is 90 miles north of Dallas, Texas, and 150 miles southeast of Oklahoma City. The community is close to Lake Texoma and the Choctaw Casino Resort. Southeastern Oklahoma State University continues to be among the nation's most affordable universities according to the U. S. News & World Report's America's Best colleges.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The preferred start date is October 1, 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled.
Southeastern offers a comprehensive benefits package including university paid health, vision, life insurance, long term disability, retirement contributions to Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System, as well as a tuition waiver for employees and spouse/dependents who wish to enroll at Southeastern. Southeastern offers 25 paid holidays per fiscal year and has a generous leave package including annual/vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, and birthday leave. In addition to the SE paid benefits, there are many voluntary products available to employees such as 403(b), Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, dental, short term disability, dependent life insurance and a variety of ancillary benefits.
Employment is contingent upon the results of a national criminal and sex offender background check. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. SE participates in E-Verify.
SE is an AA/EEO employer committed to multicultural diversity.
Notice to applicants:
If selected, official transcripts from each degree-granting institution will be required upon date of hire.
It is Southeastern Oklahoma State University's policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment.