Department: 25R000 - Justice, Safety & Military Science
Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs
Position Location: Richmond Campus
Driver Classification: Non-Driver
FLSA: Exempt
Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)
Hours Per Week
Additional Schedule Details:
Contact Person: Dennis Sinnett
Job Summary/Basic Functions
The Chief Flight Instructor oversees Private, Instrument, Commercial, Multi-Engine, CFI/CFII/MEI certificates and ratings in the collegiate Part 141 program. The Chief Flight Instructor is responsible for providing and ensuring quality flight instruction as well as overseeing, mentoring, and evaluating the flight instructor staff. The incumbent must possess and maintain a strong working knowledge of all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) for Part 141, and will provide leadership and mentorship to both instructors and students.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma
Experience: Seven years of directly related experience and as required by FAR Part 141Chief Instructor qualifications.
Licensure & Certifications: Certifications:
Certified Flight Instructor CFI, CFII and MEI;
All requirements of FAR Part 141 for Chief Flight Instructor;
Possesses and can maintained a 2nd class medical certificate;
Preferred Qualifications
Job Duties:
35% - Supervising all EKU Aviation flight training activities. - ()
20% - Ensuring compliance with the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) in the training of students and the supervision of flight instructors. - ()
15% - Providing leadership and guidance for flight instructors. - ()
15% - Reviewing and updating all aspects of the flight training program; ensuring training materials are current. - ()
10% - Supervising the 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:
AA/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 satisfactory background check.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Higher Education
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