Deputy Chief Pilot: Flight Training & Safety Leader

Westwind School of Aeronautics Phoenix, LLC dba United Aviate Academy; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwind School of Aeronautics Phoenix, LLC, dba United Aviate Academy is seeking an experienced Deputy Chief Pilot to lead the flight instructor team and oversee our flight training and professional development program. You will ensure training complies with the approved TCOs and all applicable regulations and policies, in collaboration with the Chief Pilot.

You will help develop, implement, and enforce policies and procedures to enhance safety and training effectiveness, including the Enhanced

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience as a flight instructor.
• 2+ years' experience as check airman or Chief flight instructor.
• 2+ years' leadership experience.
• Meets 141 Chief Pilot qualifications for Private, Instrument and Commercial.
• Experience as flight instructor preferred.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint; Teams/SharePoint/PowerBI a plus.
• First Class medical with first class privileges.

Responsibilities

• Oversee line Flight Instructors to execute schedules, attendance and performance.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements for flight training.
• Promote flight safety with the Safety & Compliance team.
• Identify areas for continuous improvement and support student needs.
• Coach, mentor and lead instructors to meet standards.
• Coordinate courses, aircraft and approvals.
• Monitor metrics to ensure instructor quality and efficiency.
• Attend management meetings and ensure alignment across teams.
• Participate in ad-hoc value-add projects.
• Act as Instructor/Examiner as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Communication skills

Coaching & mentoring

Strategic thinking

Education

Associate's degree

Gold Seal CFI / Master CFI

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerBI

Microsoft Teams

Office Suite

Job description

Westwind School of Aeronautics Phoenix, LLC, dba United Aviate Academy is seeking an experienced Deputy Chief Pilot to lead the flight instructor team and oversee our flight training and professional development program. You will ensure training complies with the approved TCOs and all applicable regulations and policies, in collaboration with the Chief Pilot.

You will help develop, implement, and enforce policies and procedures to enhance safety and training effectiveness, including the Enhanced