Chief Flight Instructor

Socket.dev; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University’s Engineering | University Airport is seeking a Chief Flight Instructor to lead the Flight Education Division, ensuring FAA-compliant instruction and program development. You will oversee instructors, coordinate content with faculty, and guide improvements in teaching methods and safety standards.

The role also involves budgeting, staff hiring, and collaboration with aviation faculty to advance student achievement and certification outcomes within a high‑quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 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; qualifications for FAA designated examiner or progress toward certification; FAA Chief Flight Instructor; FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate, rating requirements; demonstrated management skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Flight Education Division of the Aviation Department.
• Manage all aspects of the Division; ensure instruction complies with federal regulations.
• Oversee flight safety programs and instructor standardization checks.
• Hire Flight Instructors, assign duties and evaluate performance.
• Assist with budgeting, marketing functions; coordinate classroom instruction with faculty.

Skills

Flight instruction

FAA certifications

Leadership

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree desirable

Job description

Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact [e-mail]. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions.

Current Employees and Students:

If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.

Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:

• Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required.

• Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.

Job Title:

Chief Flight Instructor

Department:

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:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

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.

Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions.

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