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An Assistant Chief Flight Instructor (ACFI) supports the Chief Flight Instructor in managing flight training operations at a flight school. They help oversee instructor performance, ensure compliance with aviation regulations, and assist in curriculum development. Additionally, they may conduct flight and ground training, evaluate student progress, and ensure safety standards are met. Their role is crucial in maintaining high-quality training and fostering a safe learning environment for aspiring pilots.

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To thrive as an Assistant Chief Flight Instructor, you need extensive flight experience, strong instructional abilities, and relevant credentials such as FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and often CFII or MEI ratings. Familiarity with flight training management software, aircraft scheduling systems, and proficiency with flight simulators are typically required. Excellent leadership, mentorship, communication, and problem-solving skills set standout candidates apart in this role. These skills and qualifications ensure the safe and effective training of student pilots, smooth operation of the flight school, and strong support of the chief flight instructor.

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Assistant Chief Flight Instructor

Durant, OK

Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 201 - 500 employees
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Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Assistant Chief Flight Instructor

SUMMARY

The Assistant Chief Flight Instructor assists the Chief Flight Instructor in providing oversight of daily flight training operations in addition to representing the program's interests in the classroom and, on university-level, industry level, and department-level workgroups and committees. The position is expected to maintain a classroom teaching load that is consistent with university policy and departmental needs. The Assistant Professor/Assistant Chief Flight Instructor is considered by the Federal Aviation Administration to be a key stakeholder who may act in behalf of the Chief Flight Instructor when needed. This position reports to the Chief Flight Instructor/Operations Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

         Supports the Chief Flight Instructor with the mentoring and supervision of Senior and Staff Flight Instructors, standardization and standards enhancement, and general supervision of flight training operations.

         Supports the Chief Flight Instructor with regulatory compliance, safety standards, training standards per 14 CFR Part 141. 

         Maintain a classroom teaching load consistent with university policy and departmental needs.

         Assist the Chief Flight Instructor with those duties and responsibilities as outlined in 14 CFR Part 141.85.

         Serve on university-level, industry level, and departmental level workgroups and committees.

         Assist the Chief Flight Instructor with the oversee of initial selection, onboarding, upgrade training, and transition training for all instructor pilots.

         Responsible for conducting and administering stage checks and end of course exams in accordance with 14 CFR Part 141.

         Serves as an Academic Adviser.

         Maintain currency to operational and industry standards.

         Accomplish safe, efficient and customer satisfying flight training that complies with university and FAA standards.

         Work with community outreach programs, the ASI, and internal university departments to coordinate special events highlighting the flight training department and flight training programs.

         Promote the Southeastern Aviation SMS program with all students and flight instructors.

         Assist the Chief Flight Instructor in ensuring flight curriculum is current to industry standard.

         Responsible for assigning students to appropriate flight instructors for flight courses and maintaining appropriate flight instructor student loads.

         Assist in providing Senior and Staff Flight Instructors tools to be used in daily flight training operations to ensure standard training to flight students.

         May be asked to serve as faculty advisor to various student organizations.

         Other duties as assigned by the Chief Flight Instructor.

 

ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (FUNCTIONS, DUTIES)

         Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended upon to report to the assigned duty station at the scheduled time. Employee can be depended on to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments.

         Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the university.

         Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the university. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain a constructive working environment.

         Safety: The employee works safely, attends safety training offered/required, and follows appropriate safety rules and regulations. In relation to level of NIMs training completed, participates in incident management preparation and performs incident duties as assigned.

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