Assistant Chief Flight Instructor I​/ II

Job Description Overview

The School of Aviation is seeking candidates for Assistant Chief Flight Instructor I/II . Reporting to the Chief Flight Instructor, this position assists in the administration and oversight of the flight operations and flightcourse portions of the Professional Flight degree program offered through the College of Liberal Arts, School of Aviation. Working in Professional Flight is dynamic and employees have accessto well-maintained, current, and plentiful resources.

Our trainingfleet of airplanes and simulation devices offer the lateststate-of-the-art technology and features. Our building facilitieshave been recently constructed and offer well-furnished andequipped offices and classrooms. Aside from the amenities,employees in Professional Flight will find an environment that isteam-focused and employee-oriented. Fellow employees are friendly,kind-hearted people that offer a wealth of knowledge in the irrespective area, which greatly fosters an environment in whichpeople want to come to work.

Employees seem to naturally help eachother and assist where necessary. We really believe, as a whole, weexemplify "team" by helping and lifting others as we help and liftourselves. While our airplanes, simulations, and facilities are ingreat condition, ultimately, our employees are who make us toptier.

• Assists in the effective leadership and supervision of flightinstructor staff, assigned staff, and flight students to achievestandardized instructions and uniform adherence to establishededucational goals.
• Assists with promoting and maintaining the highest level ofsafety possible for the AU flight training operation.
• Assists, as directed, with operational planning related tostudent progress, equipment acquisition, curriculum development and program strategies.
• Assists in maintaining pilot school documentation and academicrecords in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration,Veterans Administration and Auburn University policy and directives.
• Assists in maintaining full compliance with all associatedfederal, state, and local regulations.
• Assists, as directed, with meeting all applicable Federal Aviation Administration policies and regulations pertaining to AU'sFAA-approved Part 141 Pilot School certification and examiningauthority approvals.
• Coordinates, as directed, with airport maintenance and operations staff on safety and operational issues affecting thepilot school and its students and flight instructors.
• Evaluates flight students for stage checks and End of Course(EOC) check rides.
• Schedules instructors and students which includes verifyinglessons.
• Advises students, instructors and staff as needed.
• Handles various issues after normal business hours (safety incidents, etc.).

Full supervisory responsibility for other employees is a major responsibility and includes training, evaluating, and making or recommending pay, promotion or other employment decisions.

High School

High School diploma with prior equivalent job experience and mustmeet the applicable requirements outlined in FAA 14 CFR, Part
141.36.

• Have at least 500 hours as pilot in command;
• Have flight training experience acquired as either acertificated flight instructor or an instructor in a military pilotflight training program, or a combination thereof, consisting of atleast 1 year and a total of 250 flight hours; or 500 flighthours.
• Have at least 50 hours of flight time under actual or simulatedinstrument conditions;
• Have instrument flight instructor experience acquired as eithera certificated flight instructor- instrument or an instructor in amilitary pilot flight training program, or a combination thereof,consisting of at least 1 year and a total of 125 flight hours; or200 flight hours.

Bachelor's degree

Management, Aviation, or related field preferred. For positions that require the teaching, a Master’s degree will be required and must meet the applicable requirements outlined in FAA
14 CFR, Part 141.36.