ASSISTANT CHIEF FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR

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Broomfield (CO)

On-site

USD 68,000 - 83,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

HSA/FSA

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Sick leave

Job summary

Spartan College is seeking a Flight Training Administrator in Broomfield, CO. This role directs daily FAA-compliant operations, guides staff training, and ensures instructor proficiency and documentation accuracy.

You will oversee course records, monitor student progress, and promote high standards of safety and learning across training activities.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required.
Commercial pilot certificate and current flight instructor certificate with appropriate ratings.
At least 500 hours as pilot in command; 1,000 hours PIC preferred; 50 hours instrument time.

Responsibilities

Directs daily operations to ensure FAA compliance.
Makes hiring recommendations, trains staff, and evaluates performance.
Develops training outlines, manuals, and procedures.
Monitors pilot proficiency and currency.
Certifies training records and end-of-course reports.
Audits flight training records regularly.
Maintain FAA Part 141 instructor records and course standards.

Skills

Staff training

Communication

Time management

Flight software

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Undergraduate degree pursued

Commercial pilot certificate

Flight instructor certificate (CFI)

CFII / MEI requirements

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: MCAIR - BROOMFIELD, CO 80021Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $75,000.00 - $75,000.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: Road WarriorJob Shift: AnyJob Category: EducationSummary

Essential Functions

Directs daily operations to ensure compliance with FAA regulations
Makes hiring recommendations, trains staff, and evaluates performance
Develops Training Course Outlines, Training Manuals and Procedures
Monitors pilot proficiency and currency
Monitor FAA 141 required 80% pass rate
Certifying each student's training record, graduation certificate, stage check and end-of-course test reports, and recommendation for course completion, unless the duties are delegated by the chief instructor to an assistant chief instructor or recommending instructor
Ensuring that each certificated flight instructor, certificated ground instructor, passes an initial proficiency check prior to that instructor being assigned instructing duties in the school's approved training course, and thereafter that the instructor passes a recurrent proficiency check every twelve calendar months after the month in which the initial test was accomplished
Ensuring that each student accomplishes the required stage checks and end-of-course tests in accordance with the school's approved training course
Maintaining training techniques, procedures, and standards for the school that are acceptable to the Administrator
Ensures FAA Part 141 Instructor records are accurate and up to date
Audits flight training records regularly
Follow objectives of course syllabus
Promote a positive learning environment
Motivate and encourage students to attend class regularly and apply themselves to their course of study
Maintain clear and consistent communication using a variety of teaching methods
Maintain records on each student to include grading and attendance
Ensure that all students are held accountable for flight campus rules and regulations
Recommend improvements in course design, materials, equipment, and facilities that may enhance student’s learning experiences and preparation for employment
Develop and implement an annual professional development plan to enhance career growth

Knowledge / Skills

Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends, holidays, and days-off Demonstrates good judgment and confidentiality Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a strong emphasis on customer service Excellent time management, follow-through, and organizational skills Effective communication and ability to build relationships with all levels of management and pilots Strategic and forward-thinker Ability to manage multiple priorities with a high degree of accuracy Intermediate to advanced computer skills in Word, Excel, and Outlook Strong knowledge of flight software

QualificationsEducation And Work Experience

High School diploma or GED required Active pursuit of undergraduate degree highly sought Hold a commercial pilot or an airline transport pilot certificate and, a current flight instructor certificate. The certificates must contain the appropriate aircraft category, class, and instrument ratings if an instrument rating is required by the course of training for the category and class of aircraft used in the course. At least 500 hours as pilot in command; or 1000 hours as pilot in command preferred 50 hours of flight time under actual or simulated instrument conditions and; Flight training experience, acquired as either a certified flight instructor or an instructor in a military pilot flight training program, or a combination thereof, consisting of at least 1 years and a total of 250 flight hours; or 500 flight hours. To be eligible for designation as an assistant chief instructor for a ground school course, a person must have six (6) months of experience as a ground school instructor at a certificated pilot school.

Certificates, License, Registrations

CFI required CFII required MEI required FAA Class II Medical preferred FAA Class III Medical required

Supervisory Responsibilities

Assigned Flight Instructors

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires a person to stand or sit for a prolonged period, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds, along with monitor engine operations of functioning, and communicate and coordinate vehicle or aircraft movement. This position also requires a person to maneuver an aircraft for extended periods of time in all various types of weather conditions. The long days can be physically demanding.

AAP/EEO Statement

Spartan College provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. In keeping with the above conviction, Spartan College is committed to assuring that: All recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and other employment related programs are provided fairly to all persons on an equal opportunity basis without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment decisions are based on the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action; and all personnel actions such as compensation, benefits, transfers, training, and participation in social and recreational programs are administered without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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