Chief Flight Instructor

All Aviation Jobs; Destin (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive environment

Paid time off

Job summary

Destin Flight Works in Destin, FL, seeks a Chief Flight Instructor to oversee FAA Part 141 and Part 61 training programs, uphold safety, regulatory compliance, and high instructional quality across all operations.

The role leads flight instructors, maintains FAA-approved Training Course Outlines, coordinates audits and certifications, and drives curriculum development while ensuring accurate student records and outcome tracking.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and instructional abilities
• Extensive flight training experience
• Ability to supervise flight instructors and maintain training standards

Responsibilities

• Oversee all flight training operations under FAA Part 141 and Part 61
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations (Parts 61, 91, 141)
• Maintain FAA-approved Training Course Outlines (TCOs)
• Supervise and mentor flight instructors and assistant chief instructors
• Conduct standardization training and instructor proficiency evaluations
• Monitor student progress, stage checks, graduation rates, and training quality
• Coordinate with company during audits, inspections, and certifications
• Maintain student training records and instructor documentation
• Conduct stage checks, end-of-course evaluations, and instructor checkouts
• Develop and implement safety procedures and operational best practices
• Assist with curriculum development and continuous improvement initiatives
• Schedule and manage instructor staffing and training resources
• Promote a professional, safety-focused training environment

Skills

Leadership

Instructional skills

Flight training

Job description

Destin Flight Works is seeking a qualified and experienced Chief Flight Instructor to oversee all flight training operations conducted under FAA Part 141 and Part 61 training programs. The Chief Flight Instructor is responsible for maintaining the highest standards of safety, regulatory compliance, instructional quality, and student performance while ensuring all training activities are conducted in accordance with FAA regulations, approved Training Course Outlines (TCOs), and company policies.

The ideal candidate is a motivated aviation professional with strong leadership abilities, exceptional instructional skills, and extensive flight training experience.

www.destinflightworks.com

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee all flight training operations conducted under FAA Part 141 and Part 61 programs
• Ensure compliance with all applicable FAA regulations, including Parts 61, 91, and 141
• Maintain and administer FAA-approved Training Course Outlines (TCOs)
• Supervise and mentor flight instructors and assistant chief instructors
• Conduct standardization training and instructor proficiency evaluations
• Monitor student progress, stage checks, graduation rates, and training quality
• Coordinate with Company representatives during audits, inspections, and certification activities
• Ensure proper maintenance of student training records and instructor documentation
• Conduct stage checks, end-of-course evaluations, and instructor checkouts as required
• Develop and implement safety procedures and operational best practices
• Assist with curriculum development and continuous improvement initiatives
• Schedule and manage instructor staffing and training resources
• Promote a professional, safety-focused training environment

Minimum Required Experience (Insurance And 141 Requirements)

• Total Flight Time: 2,000 hours
• CFI Flight Time: 1,500 hours
• CFI experience: 3 x years
• CFI Instrument Time: 250

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Paid time off

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed