Flight Instructor

Lynn University; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Burton D. Morgan College of Aeronautics at Lynn University seeks a Flight Instructor to perform flight and ground training operations under CFR Part 61, 91, and 141.

You will assist with aircraft maintenance compliance and ensure adherence to service directories and inspections. Responsibilities include training students in Part 141 courses, conducting flight simulator and ground instruction, maintaining records, and supporting university events.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of aviation and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of aircraft systems and flight maneuvers.
• Excellent communication skills, able to convey complex information to students and staff.
• Significant attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with safe flight and ground operations of Lynn University aircraft.
• Train students in all Part 141 approved ground and flight courses.
• Provide flight simulator and ground instruction per COA, FAA regulations, and procedures.
• Assist with compliance with maintenance requirements for Lynn University aircraft.
• Maintain student records and ensure course standards and training requirements are met.
• Assist with Part 141 compliance for Lynn University.
• Help hold monthly ground safety training sessions for all university flyers.
• Support the College of Aeronautics with university events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Aviation regulations

Aircraft systems

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Summary

The Burton D. Morgan College of Aeronautics Flight Instructor performs flight and ground training operations under CFR Part 61, 91, and 141. The Flight Instructor assists with required aircraft maintenance and compliance with all service directories and recurring service and inspections.

Job Description

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Assist with ensuring safe flight and ground operations of Lynn University aircraft.
• Train students in all part 141 approved ground and flight course.
• Provide flight simulator and ground instruction in accordance with Lynn University COA, FAA regulations, and procedures.
• Assist with compliance with all maintenance requirements for Lynn University aircraft.
• Maintain student records and ensuring that course standards, training requirements and objectives are met by each student in each flight course.
• Assist with compliance with all Part 141 requirements for Lynn University.
• Assist with holding monthly ground safety training sessions for all Lynn University flyers.
• Assist the College of Aeronautics with Lynn University events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Knowledge of aviation and safety regulations
• Knowledge of aircraft systems and flight manuevers
• Excellent communication skills with ability to communicate complex information to students and staff
• Attention to detail

Current qualifications

• Current CFI or CFII rating with current FAA medical.
• Flight experience as required by CFR Part 141.
• Bachelor’s degree from a four university or college (preferred)

Accreditation and equal opportunity

Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status or retirement status in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the non-discrimination policy may be directed to the Lynn University Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator at 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431, [e-mail], or [phone]; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Lynn University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call [phone] for questions about the accreditation of Lynn University. 2020 Lynn University Americans with Disabilities Act Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling [phone].

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Lynn University Overview

Lynn University is an innovative, global and personalized college based in Boca Raton, Florida. Our 3,000 students are from approximately 100 countries. Our NCAA Division II Fighting Knights athletics program has won 25 national championships (and counting!) Lynn is one of the top colleges to work for in the nation, according to a survey by the Great Colleges to Work For program. We are an Honor Roll institution with accolades in compensation and benefits, job satisfaction, and more.