Chief Flight Instructor

Chief Flight Instructor

Company: Auburn University

Job Location: Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category: Aviation

Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: USD $92,370.00/Yr. - USD $175,510.00/Yr.

Locations: Auburn, Alabama

Categories: Transportation

Job Type: Non-Faculty

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: Flight Education

Associated Division: College of Liberal Arts

Req ID: 8131

Overview

The College of Liberal Arts' School of Aviation Department is excited to recruit for a Chief Flight Instructor!

In this key leadership role, reporting to the Director of Flight Education, the Chief Flight Instructor will oversee and guide the Part 141 certificated flight courses within the Professional Flight degree program. This position plays a vital part in shaping the future of aviation training at Auburn by leading instruction, ensuring compliance, and supporting excellence across the School of Aviation.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the FAA-approved Chief Flight Instructor in accordance with 14 CFR Part 141 for the AUAC Professional Flight department and pilot for the FAA-approved Part 141 pilot school. Oversees and manages activities of assigned pilot training staff and flight instructors, including operational safety, training standardization and quality, initial and recurrent proficiency training, and all other job-related activities. Oversees and supervises the pilot training of all students participating in the aviation program at Auburn University.
• Directs the administration of maintaining pilot school documentation and academic records in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Veterans Administration (VA) and Auburn University policy and directive.
• Maintains a safety culture as the highest priority by assuring adherence to and maintenance of safety standards throughout day-to-day operations. Coordinates with airport management and staff on safety and operational issues.
• Forecasts, directs, and approves equipment acquisition to meet pilot training needs. Directs and approves curriculum development and program strategies by collaborating with faculty and instructors.
• Manages and administers the department budget, including budget preparation, approving and monitoring all department expenditures to ensure compliance with regulatory and University policy/directives while developing and implementing the overall financial policy of the department.
• Prioritizes the allocation of resources, both personnel and equipment, to maximize the safe, efficient, and effective conduct of all assigned academic courses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree- no specific degree.
• Must meet the applicable requirements outlined in FAA 14 CFR, Part 141.35. 1) At least 2,000 hours as pilot in command. 2)
• Have flight training experience acquired as either a certificated flight instructor or an instructor in a military pilot flight training program, or a combination thereof, consisting of at least 3 years and a total of 1,000 flight hours; or 1,500 flight hours.
• Other FAA Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate Must hold at least an FAA Commercial Pilot certificate with airplane single and multi-engine land, and instrument-airplane ratings. within 60 Days Required And
• Other FAA Flight Instructor Certificate Must hold an FAA Flight Instructor certificate with airplane single and multi-engine, and instrument-airplane ratings. within 60 Days Required And
• Must meet FAA regulatory requirement in accordance with 14 CFR Part 141.35 for designation as Chief Flight Instructor for AU's FAA approved Part 141 Pilot School. within 60 Days Required

Desired Qualifications

Degree in Aviation, Aviation Management, Business Management, Finance, or related field desired.

Special Instructions

Please combine your resume and cover letter into one document. The posting requests a cover letter that explains:

• why you would like to serve as the Chief Flight Instructor at Auburn, and
• your approach to leading flight instructors and students.