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WSU Tech, a leading educational institution in aviation, is seeking a highly qualified Assistant Chief Flight Instructor for its Part 141 flight program. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Chief Flight Instructor with assigned duties within the flight program and as outlined.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will vary, but are not limited to:
Reports directly to the Chief Flight Instructor, and in the absence of the Chief Flight Instructor will assume responsibility of the day-to-day operation of the program as assigned.Ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures.Being a point of contact for flight or ground instructors and students as required during and outside of normal business hours including weekends.Conduct stage and phase checks as assigned.Responsible for maximizing student flight time and aircraft usage.Assist in supervision of all other program faculty positions and student progress.Help implement and supervise standardized operating procedures by flight instructors and students as outlined in the SOPM.
The instructor will teach all classes according to an approved course syllabus, ensuring that assigned classes are held as scheduled. Holds the final exam at the time scheduled unless permission to deviate has been approved by appropriate program leadership.
Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills Needed:
Bachelor’s degree; preferredPasses and maintains FAA Assistant Chief Flight Instructor approval.Hold a current FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) rating.Hold a current FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Multi-Engine rating, Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI) preferred.Hold at least a current FAA Third-Class Medical Certificate.Have at least one year of experience as a full-time flight instructor.Have at least 1000 hours Pilot in Command time, including at least 500 hours of dual instruction given or one year experience and 250 hours PIC.G1000 experience.Have experience in managing and supervising flight instructors and flight training operations.Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Requirements:
Have experience in developing and implementing flight training curricula.Experience with a flight school scheduling systemManagement and Supervisory experienceFAA Gold Seal Flight InstructorFAA Advanced Ground InstructorFAA Instrument Ground InstructorFAR 141 Stage Check InstructorFAR 141 Assistant Chief Flight Instructor experienceFAR 135 or FAR 121 on demand or scheduled airline pilot experienceFAR 135 or FAR 121 Scheduled Airline or on demand charter InstructorFAR 135 or FAR 121 schedule airline or on demand Check Airman experienceFAA Flight Instructor Tail Wheel endorsementPrevious teaching or training experience in adult education
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