Chief Flight Instructor: Lead FAA-Approved Training

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 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.