About the role
Job Title
Assistant Flight Training Manager
Department
Flight Training Program
Salary
$73,957 - $112,168; commensurate with experience
Job Summary/Basic Function
Serve as Assistant Flight Training Manager for all MTSU flight courses. Assist the Flight Training Manager in the effective conduct of all University flight lab courses and Assist in the supervision of line flight instructors in the deliverance of these courses. Track progress of students through all University flight lab courses. Perform stage check, end of course checks, flight instructor upgrade and ground training for those flights. Perform administrative tasks as assigned, as related to the flight training function of the Aerospace Professional Pilot program.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree required.
Required Related Experience
Possess a Commercial SEL, MEL and FAA Flight Instructor and Instrument Instructor Certificate. Minimum of 200 hours of dual flight instruction given. Flight Instructor experience to meet FAA 141 check instructor qualifications.
Desirable Related Experience
Flight Instructor experience to meet FAA 141 Assistant Chief Flight Instructor qualifications. Two years Part 141 flight instruction experience, including training of both primary and advanced students.
Desirable License/Registration/Certification
FAA Multi-engine Instructor Certificate preferred.
Documents Needed to Apply
Cover letter, resume, and vopy of current pilot certificate(s) required
Special Instruction to Applicants
Please upload a copy of your current pilot certificate(s) in the Supporting Documents section of the application
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
- 13 paid University holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
- Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
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MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
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MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email hrs@mtsu.edu.
Application Review Date: For best consideration, please apply by November 13, 2026. Applications will continue to be reviewed as they are received, and the position may be filled before the listed application review date of November 20, 2026.