Director of Flight Instruction

California Aeronautical University, located in Bakersfield, CA is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Director of Flight Instruction for the California Aeronautical University School of Aeronautics. The successful candidate will support and help to continually develop and improve the aviation-related academic and FAA ground school courses in the Aeronautics program.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Teaching 2-3 undergraduate/graduate courses in aviation each term.

Advising and encouraging students leading towards graduation.

Curriculum development as needed.

Developing relationships with the aviation industry through outreach and professional service activities as necessary.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Aeronautics or other aviation-related discipline.

• A minimum of four-years of non-classroom related work within the aviation industry.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Doctorate degree in an aviation related field. AGI/IGI/MEI, prior experience as a 14 CFR 141 flight instructor

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Broad understanding of the aviation industry, with specific experience in flight operations, flight safety, Safety Management Systems (SMS), airport/airline operations and management.

Effective communication, organization, and administrative skills

Work well under high pressure and constantly changing conditions

Ability to multi-task, collect information, analyze data, define challenges, set priorities, and draw valid conclusions in a timely manner

Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; third-party verification applications, Talon or other Flight Scheduling software.

ABOUT CALIFORNIA AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY(CAU): CAU confers a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics and Associates degree for it’s Restricted-ATP Part 141 Flight Program; a Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Program; a Master of Aviation Science Program, and a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Business Administration.