Assistant Chief Flight Instructor (Eastman Campus)

About Us

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree-granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Chief Flight Instructor, this position is designed to aid the department with providing leadership of the department at the Eastman airport. The Assistant Chief will perform the duties and responsibilities of the Chief Instructor when required. The position is Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved and will represent the school according to FAA standards. This position is in charge of stage check and flight instructors. The Assistant Chief will also be instructing senior students toward their FAA certificates and ratings.

Responsibilities

• Duty 1 - Manages a team of flight instructors.
• Duty 2 - Coordinates safety-meeting documents related to the department.
• Duty 3 - Perform other duties as assigned to support campus operations.
• Duty 4 - Provides assistance to faculty, staff, and students.
• Duty 5 - Manages the flight instructor's work schedules.
• Duty 6 - Manages information on TSA website and record documents (tracking student accounts).
• Duty 7 - Manages student FAA records.
• Duty 8 - Manages and organizes all flight instructor files (FAA).
• Duty 9 - Responsible for managing and tracking flight schedules of instructors, students, and aircraft with stage check instructors.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.

Other Required Qualifications

CFI and CFII certificate with current 2nd class medical.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Must be willing and able to work overtime and weekend shifts as required.

Required Experience

Minimum hours of experience as referenced in FAR 141.36 for all courses taught at the institution.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

MEI certificate
1000 hours PIC time
Knowledge of university and school policies and procedures.
Knowledge of Banner/Swords, MyDegree and Peoplesoft.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook).
Knowledge of admission, registration and degree program requirements.

Preferred Experience

Minimum of two years of instructing experience.
Experience with managing social media sites (e.g. Facebook and Instagram).

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of computer and job-related software programs.
Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures
Skill in decision-making and problem solving.
Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
Skill in prioritizing and organization of workload.
Skill in the use of such office equipment, scanner, fax machine and copier.
Attention to detail involving FAA regulations.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Exceptional customer service skills.

Other Information

This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt (salaried) position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include:

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Parental Leave
• Retirement
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement