Assistant Chief Flight Instructor

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

State retirement plan

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking an Assistant Chief Flight Instructor to support the Flight Education program at the University Airport. You will perform duties under FAA Part 141 standards, oversee flight instructors, and maintain safety programs while delivering flight and classroom instruction.

This role requires coordinating schedules, conducting checks, and ensuring student progress through exams and check-rides.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Meets qualifications for FAA Part 141; instructional activity within the previous 24 months and experience with a flight school certified through 14 FR Part 141.
• 3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties and responsibilities of FAA Assistant Chief Flight Instructor as required by FAA Regulations Part 141.
• Assist Chief Flight Instructor in administration of Flight Education.
• Supervise Flight Instructors.
• Develop and monitor flight safety programs.
• Provide flight and classroom instruction.
• Conduct stage checks, progress checks and final flight tests.
• Provide Flight Instructor initial and annual standardization of oral and practical checks.
• Assure instruction quality and student progress/completion, including exams and check-rides.
• Coordinate and schedule personnel and aircraft.

Skills

FAA Part 141

Flight instruction supervision

Classroom instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Chief Flight Instructor

Department

Engineering | University Airport

Responsibilities

• Perform duties and responsibilities of FAA Assistant Chief Flight Instructor as required by FAA Regulations Part 141.
• Assist Chief Flight Instructor in administration of Flight Education.
• Supervise Flight Instructors.
• Develop and monitor flight safety programs.
• Provide flight and classroom instruction.
• Conduct stage checks, progress checks and final flight tests.
• Provide Flight Instructor initial and annual standardization of oral and practical checks.
• Assure instruction quality and student progress/completion, including exams and check-rides.
• Coordinate and schedule personnel and aircraft.

Additional Information

This position must be on call for emergencies for all operational hours of the Flight School; will have alternating schedule with other Assistant Chief and Chief Flight Instructors.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Meets qualifications for FAA Part 141 Assistant Chief Flight Instructor; instructional activity within the previous 24 months and experience with a flight school certified through 14 FR Part 141.
• Experience: 3 years of relevant experience.

Salary

The target hiring range for this job profile is $55,700 - $72,700. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limit to, education, years of experience, internal equity, etc.

Location

Hangar 5 (0235)

Position Type

Regular

Scheduled Hours

40

Shift

First Shift

Background Check

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Benefits

Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you — and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

Company Culture

As Buckeyes, we accomplish more together. No matter your role, you’ll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care.

Working at Ohio State means you’re part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence — and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit.

We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together. By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top-20 public university with one of America’s leading academic health centers. We’re a team of dedicated colleagues with access to boundless resources that support you.