Assistant Chief Flight Instructor & Program Lead

SE; Durant (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long term disability

Tuition waiver for employees and spous

Holiday leave and benefits package

Job summary

Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant, OK, seeks an Assistant Chief Flight Instructor to assist the Chief Flight Instructor in overseeing daily flight training operations, with a classroom load aligned to policy and departmental needs. The role involves representation in university/industry workgroups, and ensuring curriculum stays current to industry standards.

AFAA-medical, ASEL/Instrument, and a bachelor’s in Aviation are required; master's preferred, with teaching in collegiate

Qualifications

• A current FAA medical or Basic Med.
• A current flight instructor certificate with ASEL and Instrument ratings.
• Must meet 14 CFR Part 141.36 requirements for Assistant Chief Flight Instructor designation or all courses.
• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and supervise Senior and Staff Flight Instructors and support standardization.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety standards per 14 CFR Part 141.
• Maintain classroom teaching load per university policy.
• Assist in course oversight and instructor selection/ onboarding.
• Serve on university/industry workgroups and committees.
• Coordinate flight curriculum to industry standards and assign instructors to courses.

Skills

Mentoring

Supervision

Regulatory compliance

Safety standards

Communication

Academic advising

Teaching

Flight instruction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation

Master’s degree in Aviation

Tools

Talon ETA scheduling

Flight management systems

Job description

Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant, OK, seeks an Assistant Chief Flight Instructor to assist the Chief Flight Instructor in overseeing daily flight training operations, with a classroom load aligned to policy and departmental needs. The role involves representation in university/industry workgroups, and ensuring curriculum stays current to industry standards.

AFAA-medical, ASEL/Instrument, and a bachelor’s in Aviation are required; master's preferred, with teaching in collegiate