Assistant Chief Pilot and Instructor

Position Summary

The Assistant Chief Pilot and Instructor supports the Commercial Aviation program through FAA coordination, regulatory compliance, flight program administration, and classroom instruction. The position serves as backup to the Chief Pilot, maintains required FAA records and documentation, manages coursework associated with flight classes, and tracks student flight hours. Actual flight instruction is conducted by the university’s flight school partner.

Schedule

• Full-time
• On-site

Responsibilities

• Serve as backup to the Chief Pilot as needed
• Assist the Chief Pilot with FAA coordination and communications involving compliance, approvals, audits, and program oversight
• Maintain required FAA records and documentation
• Deliver courses within the Commercial Aviation flight operations track
• Serve as instructor of record for flight-related classes
• Manage associated coursework for three to four flight courses per semester
• Develop and maintain a system for accurately tracking student flight hours
• Promote safety and professionalism throughout training environments
• Support student recruitment activities
• Represent the Commercial Aviation program at events and outreach activities
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate (CPL)
• FAA Instrument Rating
• Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) Certificate
• Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument (CFII) Certificate
• Current FAA Second-Class Medical Certificate or higher
• Master’s degree in an aviation-related field, or three or more years of aviation experience with written commitment to obtain an aviation-related Master’s degree within two years
• In-depth knowledge of FAA regulations
• Demonstrated expertise in commercial aviation education
• Strong teaching skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills
• Ability to serve as a point of contact with the FAA
• Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and student success

Preferred Qualifications

• FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATP)

Benefits

• Not Specified.

Compensation

• $90,000 annually

Application Deadline

• Until Filled