Chief Flight Instructor & Flight Education Leader

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

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