Assistant Chief Flight Instructor I/ II

Auburn University; Glen Haven (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University’s School of Aviation seeks an Assistant Chief Flight Instructor I/II to help lead flight operations and manage the Professional Flight degree program. This role reports to the Chief Flight Instructor and supports curriculum development, scheduling, and safety initiatives within a modern training environment.

The position emphasizes team leadership, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of flight training, ensuring high-quality instruction and student success in AU’s

Qualifications

• Leadership and team supervision capabilities for instructors and students.
• Strong focus on aviation safety and regulatory compliance.
• Experience planning curricula, equipment needs, and program strategy.
• Familiarity with FAA Part 141 policies and university policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead flight instructor staff and students to achieve standardized instruction.
• Promote and maintain high safety levels in AU flight training operations.
• Assist with planning student progress, equipment acquisition, and curriculum development.
• Maintain pilot school documentation per FAA, VA, and Auburn policy.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Coordinate with airport maintenance on safety and operational issues.
• Evaluate flight students for stage checks and End of Course rides.
• Manage instructor and student scheduling; advise as needed.
• Handle after-hours safety incidents and related issues.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Operations planning

Documentation & compliance

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree in Management, Aviation, or related field

Master’s degree (teaching)

Job description

Overview

The School of Aviation is seeking candidates for Assistant Chief Flight Instructor I/II. Reporting to the Chief Flight Instructor, this position assists in the administration and oversight of the flight operations and flight course portions of the Professional Flight degree program offered through the College of Liberal Arts, School of Aviation.

Working in Professional Flight is dynamic and employees have access to well-maintained, current, and plentiful resources. Our training fleet of airplanes and simulation devices offer the latest state-of-the-art technology and features. Our building facilities have been recently constructed and offer well-furnished and equipped offices and classrooms. Aside from the amenities, employees in Professional Flight will find an environment that is team-focused and employee-oriented. Fellow employees are friendly, kind-hearted people that offer a wealth of knowledge in their respective area, which greatly fosters an environment in which people want to come to work. Employees seem to naturally help each other and assist where necessary. We really believe, as a whole, we exemplify “team” by helping and lifting others as we help and lift ourselves. While our airplanes, simulations, and facilities are in great condition, ultimately, our employees are who make us top tier.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the effective leadership and supervision of flight instructor staff, assigned staff, and flight students to achieve standardized instructions and uniform adherence to established educational goals.
• Assists with promoting and maintaining the highest level of safety possible for the AU flight training operation.
• Assists, as directed, with operational planning related to student progress, equipment acquisition, curriculum development and program strategies.
• Assists in maintaining pilot school documentation and academic records in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration, Veterans Administration and Auburn University policy and directives.
• Assists in maintaining full compliance with all associated federal, state, and local regulations.
• Assists, as directed, with meeting all applicable Federal Aviation Administration policies and regulations pertaining to AU's FAA-approved Part 141 Pilot School certification and examining authority approvals.
• Coordinates, as directed, with airport maintenance and operations staff on safety and operational issues affecting the pilot school and its students and flight instructors.
• Evaluates flight students for stage checks and End of Course (EOC) check rides.
• Schedules instructors and students which includes verifying lessons.
• Advises students, instructors and staff as needed.
• Handles various issues after normal business hours (safety incidents, etc.).

Supervisory Responsibility

Full supervisory responsibility for other employees is a major responsibility and includes training, evaluating, and making or recommending pay, promotion or other employment decisions.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Level I:

Education Level

High School

Focus of Education

High School diploma with prior equivalent job experience and must meet the applicable requirements outlined in FAA 14 CFR, Part 141.36.

Years of Experience / Focus of Experience

• Have at least 500 hours as pilot in command;
• Have flight training experience acquired as either a certificated flight instructor or an instructor in a military pilot flight training program, or a combination thereof, consisting of at least 1 year and a total of 250 flight hours; or 500 flight hours.
• Have at least 50 hours of flight time under actual or simulated instrument conditions;
• Have instrument flight instructor experience acquired as either a certificated flight instructor- instrument or an instructor in a military pilot flight training program, or a combination thereof, consisting of at least 1 year and a total of 125 flight hours; or 200 flight hours.

Level II:

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Focus of Education

Management, Aviation, or related field preferred. For positions that require the teaching, a Master’s degree will be required and must meet the applicable requirements outlined in FAA 14 CFR, Part 141.36.

Years of Experience / Focus of Experience:

• Have at least 500 hours as pilot in command;
• Have flight training experience acquired as either a certificated flight instructor or an instructor in a military pilot flight training program, or a combination thereof, consisting of at least 1 year and a total of 250 flight hours; or 500 flight hours.
• Have at least 50 hours of flight time under actual or simulated instrument conditions;
• Have instrument flight instructor experience acquired as either a certificated flight instructor- instrument or an instructor in a military pilot flight training program, or a combination thereof, consisting of at least 1 year and a total of 125 flight hours; or 200 flight hours.

Minimum Licenses & Certifications

• FAA Commercial Pilot certification with Airplane Single-Engine and Instrument-Airplane ratings.
  • Time Frame: within 30 Days
  • Required/Desired: Required
• And FAA Flight Instructor certification with Airplane Single-Engine and Instrument-Airplane ratings.
  • Time Frame: within 30 Days
  • Required/Desired: Required
• And at least an FAA 3rd Class medical certificate.
  • Time Frame: Upon Hire
  • Required/Desired: Required

Vision Requirements

• Ability to see information in print and/or electronically, should have depth perception and the ability to distinguish colors.
• Must have 20/20 vision or corrected to 20/20 vision. Must be able to pass FAA medical requirements for vision.

Contract Type

Continuing

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