Certified Flight Instructor

Requisition ID: 2024-8332

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Price Category: Other Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt College: College of Agriculture and Applied Sc Department: Aviation Technology Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

Overview Are you passionate about aviation and dedicated to guiding aspiring pilots towards excellence? We are seeking a motivated and experienced Certified Flight Instructor to join our team in Price, Utah. As a pivotal member of our flight training program, you will provide invaluable leadership and direction to flight students, fostering their growth and development in this dynamic field.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Flight Training Activities: Oversee and coordinate flight training activities, ensuring efficient operation and adherence to established protocols.
• Evaluate Flight Performance: Monitor and assess the performance of flight students, providing constructive feedback and guidance to facilitate their progress.
• Provide Guidance to Lead Flight Instructors: Offer support and advice to lead flight instructors, leveraging your expertise to enhance instructional quality and effectiveness.
• Conduct Assessments and Proficiency Checks: Perform stage checks, end-of-course tests, and flight instructor proficiency checks to uphold rigorous standards of competence and safety.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Ensure strict compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), maintaining a culture of safety and adherence to industry standards.
• Support Standardization Efforts: Assist in conducting initial and annual recurrent standardization of flight instructors, promoting consistency and excellence in teaching practices.
• Contribute to Teaching Techniques: Contribute to the development and maintenance of standardized teaching techniques and procedures, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.
• Engage with Prospective Students: Interview prospective students and parents, articulating program offerings and fostering a welcoming and informative experience.
• Monitor Student Progress: Monitor the progress of students and maintain accurate student training records, facilitating personalized support and tracking achievement.
• Promote Safety Awareness: Maintain the safety manual and assist in teaching safety classes on campus, at airports, or as directed, prioritizing a culture of safety and risk mitigation.
• Facilitate Staff Meetings: Schedule and lead meetings with flight instructor staff, fostering collaboration, communication, and continuous improvement.
• Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned, contributing to the overall success and effectiveness of the flight training program.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

• Hold Airplane Certified Flight Instructor Certificates.

• Hold Ground Instructor Certificate

• Meet Pilot in Command (PIC) recent flight experience requirements as outlined in FAR Part 61.57, underscoring the commitment to maintaining currency and proficiency.

• Demonstrate exceptional written and oral communication skills, essential for conveying complex aviation concepts... For full info follow application link.

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