Chief Flight Instructor

Position Summary

The Chief Flight Instructor leads a Part 141 flight training program supporting aviation operations and organ transplant transportation. The position oversees instructional quality, instructor performance, student progression, training standards, safety, and regulatory compliance while developing an efficient and scalable training environment.

Schedule

• Full-time.

Responsibilities

• Lead all flight training activities, maintaining high standards of instruction, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate instructors, including initial and annual recurrent proficiency checks under applicable FARs.
• Conduct required stage checks and final tests; certify training records, graduation certificates, test reports, and student recommendations.
• Monitor student progression, identify training gaps, and coordinate instructional support to improve student outcomes.
• Coordinate students, instructors, aircraft, and training resources for efficient operations.
• Ensure FAA and Part 141 compliance, including training records, programs, and procedures.
• Monitor regulatory, procedural, and industry developments and incorporate relevant changes into training programs.
• Evaluate and improve curricula, instructional materials, procedures, and training operations for quality, consistency, and scalability.
• Establish instructor performance expectations and provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and professional development.
• Lead regular instructor and training team meetings to promote communication, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with FAA personnel, airport officials, aviation leadership, and other stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of safety, professionalism, teamwork, and operational excellence.
• Support additional aviation initiatives and assigned responsibilities.

Requirements

• Must meet Chief Instructor eligibility requirements under FAR 141.35, as applicable.
• Significant flight instruction experience in a Part 141 training environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading flight instructors and overseeing a structured flight training program.
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations, flight training standards, safety practices, and training program administration.
• Proven ability to evaluate instructor and student performance while maintaining consistent training standards.
• Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment emphasizing safety, quality, and execution.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills when working with instructors, students, aviation leadership, regulators, and other stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chief Instructor, Assistant Chief Instructor, or senior training leader within a Part 141 program.
• Experience managing an accelerated training program, flight academy, or similarly complex flight training operation.
• Experience scaling or improving flight training programs, instructor standards, curricula, or training operations.

Benefits

• Not Specified.