Chief Pilot Instructor

Yes

TBA

Position Information

TSU
203804

Chief Pilot Instructor

n/a

The Chief Pilot is responsible for serving as the Instructor of Record for all flight training courses, ensuring compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) in the training of students and supervision of flight instructors while serving as faculty memberand performing instructional duties. Certifies training records, enrollment certificates, stage and Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) check rides, conducts stageand/or final test given to students;

assigns and reports grades forall flight courses. Teaches assigned professional flight related courses and associated labs In accordance with the university’s workload policy; maintains written instructional standards; facilitates instruction using alternative delivery methods as needed; informs students in writingof instructional standards; posts and maintains office hours;participates in the assessment of student learning outcomes;establishes, maintains and submits accurate student and Instructional records in a timely manner, participates in hiring of instructors and reviewing instructor invoices.

Meets with each student In person one-on-one each semester. Stays up-to-date on regulatory and procedural changes in the flight training environment; reviews flight training program courses;develops new courses, curriculum, and assists with the preparation of course proposals, curriculum updates and the construction ofdegree/certificate programs

Applies and maintains standards of quality operating methods,processes, systems, and procedures;
Implements changes as necessary to maintain a compliant professional pilot program; integrates knowledge of industry trends and professional training to continuously improve program quality. Conducts initial proficiency check of each instructor to be used ina course of instruction; conducts annual recurrent proficiency checks in accordance to FARs; supervises flight training activities, assistant chief instructor, and flight Instructors;monitors flight instructor performance and makes recommendations;ensures compliance with FARs Maintains a cooperative and communicative relationship with FAA representatives;

serves on committees as assigned.

General Expectations:
Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and tostrive for Improvement and excellence in all work performed.

Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of Texas Southern University and cooperate and work harmoniously with students, faculty and staff, FAA and the public. Employees will follow all University policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.

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$80,00.40-$

Required:

• Bachelor of Science Degree In a related field to Aviation or Management.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree.

As required for assigned duties .

• Valid CF!, CFII and MEI
• Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate

Knowledge of:

• Policies, procedures, and practices.
• Microsoft Office Professional or similar applicatlons.
• Learns and demonstrates knowledge of the content of the Flight Operations Manual> TCO, Gleim, Employee Manual, and the provisions of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and standards necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Skill in:

• Multitasking and tlme management.
• interpersonal
• Presenting.
• Both verbal and written communication.

Ability to:

• Contribute ln teaching, and service at a level necessary tohelp the…