About the role
Title: Assistant Chief Flight Instructor
Position Type: Fulltime Staff
Search Type: External - minimum 7 days
Department: 25R000 - Justice, Safety & Military Science
Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs
Position Location: Richmond Campus
Driver Classification: University Driver
FLSA: Exempt
Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)
Hours Per Week
Additional Schedule Details
Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - G23
Retirement: KTRS
Contact Person: Tim Holt
Job Summary/Basic Functions
The Assistant Chief Flight Instructor assists in overseeing Private, Instrument, Commercial, Multi Engine, CFI/CFII/MEI certificates and ratings in the collegiate Part 141 program. The Assistant Chief Flight Instructor assists in the administration and oversight of flight operation and flight course portions of the aviation program. The incumbent must possess and maintain a strong working knowledge of all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) for Part 141 and will assist with all FAA related paperwork and documentation.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree is required.
Experience: Two years of directly related experience.
Licensure & Certifications: - Certified Flight Instructor CFI, CFII and MEI - Requirements of FAR Part 141 for Assistant Chief Flight Instructor - Possesses and can maintain a 2nd class medical certificate
Preferred Qualifications
Job Duties
- 40% - Assists as directed with all EKU Aviation flight training activities. - ()
- 30% - Monitors compliance with the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) in the training of students and the supervision of flight instructors. - ()
- 10% - Provides leadership and guidance for flight instructors. - ()
- 10% - Collects feedback to be used to review and update the flight training program and training materials. - ()
- 5% - Assists as directed with scheduling and dispatch activities related to flight students, instructors, and aircraft for flight training. - ()
- 5% - Supports the office functions by completing all other duties and special projects as assigned. - ()
Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Funding Source: Institutional
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.
Background Check Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.