Chief Flight Instructor

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH seeks a Chief Flight Instructor to lead the Flight Education Division within the Engineering/University Airport operations. You will ensure FAA-compliant instruction, supervise staff, and oversee safety programs while developing instruction improvements and coordinating curriculum with faculty.

Responsibilities include budgeting and marketing support, hiring instructors, and ensuring student progress through exams and check-rides, with a salary range and

Qualifications

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certification with an instrument rating.
• Certified Flight Instructor Certification.
• 5 years of relevant experience required.
• 8-12 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties of FAA certificated Chief Flight Instructor and administer the Flight Education Division.
• Manage all aspects of the Division and ensure instruction meets federal regulations.
• Hire Flight Instructors, assign duties, evaluate performance and supervise instructors.
• Develop and improve flight instruction programs and innovative teaching methods.

Skills

FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate

Instrument Rating

Flight Instructor Certificate

Flight leadership experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degrees desirable

Job description

Job Title:Chief Flight InstructorDepartment:Engineering | University Airport

Performs duties and responsibilities of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certificated Chief Flight Instructor; administer the Flight Education Division of the Aviation Department; manages all aspects of the Division; ensures that flight instruction is given in accordance with federal regulations; manages flight education programs; FAA Private Pilot Cert.; oversees flight safety programs, supervise Flight Education programs and personnel, and administer instructor standardization checks; serves as FAA certificated Chief Flight Instructor; assures instruction quality and student progress/completion, including exams and check-rides; recommends and develops flight instruction programs, improvements, innovative teaching methods, and research; instructs advanced students and assists instructors with special students; coordinates content of classroom instruction with faculty, may provide classroom instruction; assists with budgeting, marketing functions; responsible for hiring Flight Instructors, assigns duties and evaluates performance;

Additional Information:

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Advanced degrees may be desirable. FAA Commercial Pilot Certification with an instrument rating; Certified Flight Instructor Certification.

5 years of relevant experience required.

8-12 years of relevant experience preferred.

Aeronautical certificates and qualifications to satisfy FAR Part 141.35; extensive experience required by FAR Part 141 in piloting and flight instruction, knowledge of general aviation operations; qualifications necessary for FAA designated examiner (or demonstrated satisfactory progress toward certification) and FAA Chief Flight Instructor; FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate, Airplane Single & Multi-Engine Land ratings, Instrument rating; and FAA Flight Instructor Certificate, Instrument & Multi-Engine Ratings; demonstrated management skills required; demonstrated academic skills required

The target hiring range for this job profile is $64,900 - $84,850. 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:RegularScheduled Hours:40Shift:First Shift

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

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