"Assistant Chief Instructor, Helicopter"

Assistant Chief Instructor, Helicopter

Company:

Austin Peay State University

Job Location:

Clarksville, Tennessee

Category:

Aviation

Type:

Full-Time

Job Description

The Assistant Chief Instructor Helicopter reports to the Program Director/Chief Helicopter Pilot for performing duties assigned. This individual is required to pilot the aircraft in accordance with all applicable FAA regulations. This will be a non-tenure track/ 3-year renewable contract.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Serve as the instructor of aviation science lecture and lab online and face to face courses as required. Serve as Pilot in Command and Instructor Pilot of Robinson R44 and Guimbal G2 Cabri helicopters. Duties will be performed at Clarksville Regional Airport (KCKV). Occasional travel may be involved.

Performs other duties as required to include, but not limited to responsibilities in support of the following:

• Conducting flight training to include Flight Training Device (FTD) instruction.
• Transportation of equipment, personnel, and VIPs.
• Conducting maintenance check flights.
• Writing and developing curriculum.
• Conducting classroom academics.
• Enforcing all FAA regulations.
• Student assessment of course and flight materials.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to work alternative schedules as required for academic or FAA needs.

Physical Requirements

Exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently to flight control surfaces. Must be able to move and load 50 lbs. of materials without assistance or use of additional equipment in a timely manner.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Aviation or closely related field, master's degree preferred.
• Valid and current Rotorcraft Helicopter CFII certificate
• Current second class FAA medical certificate
• No previous aviation accident record
• No previous suspension or revocation of pilot designation(s) or rating(s) (e.g., FAA and military)
• The following current FAA ratings are required:
  • Certified Flight Instructor - Helicopter
  • Certified Flight Instructor Instrument - Helicopter
• Applicant must meet the requirements for Assistant Chief Instructor in accordance with FAR 141.36.
• Employment is contingent upon favorable background check.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Each applicant must include the names and contact information for three references, one of which must be from your most recent or current employer, with your application.

If granted an interview, unofficial transcripts will be required of applicants and official transcripts will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position

Applicant review will continue until the position is filled.

Please refer all questions to facultyapplications@apsu.edu

Required Documents

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