JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary: Under general direction, provides leadership and guidance for flight instructors; serves as a mentor to flight instructors and students; assists to ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) in the training of students and the supervision of flight instructors; maintains continuous education in graduate studies..

CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
May include any and/or all of the following:

1. Supervises flight training activities and flight instructors; monitors and evaluates flight instructor performance; advises the lead flight instructors.
2. Performs stage checks, end-of-course tests, and flight instructor proficiency checks; ensures compliance with FARs.
3. Assists in conducting initial and annual recurrent standardization of flight instructors; assists in the development and maintenance of standardized teaching techniques and procedures.
4. Participates in recruitment, interviews, and recommendations of prospective flight instructors; interviews prospective students and parents; monitors progress of students and student training records.
5. Schedules and leads meetings with flight instructor staff; performs other duties as assigned.

Total Flight Time :

 Pilot In Command :

 Turbine PIC :

 Multi Engine :

 Actual Instrument :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Knowledge and instructor certification appropriate to the position sought
• Knowledge of various flight instruction instrumentation and equipment
• Interpersonal/human relations skills
• Supervisory skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to instruct/teach/tutor
• Ability to operate personal computer and applications
• Ability to approach problems/decisions analytically
• Ability to reason logically and methodically
• Ability to perform under stressful circumstances
• Ability to push, pull, bend, lift, and carry objects including the repositioning of aircraft using tow bar or tug
• Attentiveness to detail
• Ability to obtain admission in a graduate-level program and maintain continuous enrollment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and experience equivalent to:

Bachelors degree, and currently enrolled or ability to be enrolled in a graduate-level program; supplemented with two (2) years related experience and eligibility for designation as assistant chief instructor under FAR Part 141.36.