Lead Flight Specialist

Kent State University; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent State University in Kent, OH seeks a Lead Flight Specialist to provide dedicated flight instruction for a collegiate flight training program under FAR Part 141, reporting to the Chief Flight Instructor.

This role includes serving as the lead instructor for students in hold-over status, coordinating scheduling of students and instructors, and maintaining an electronic flight training records system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Six months’ experience as a certified flight instructor, including FAR 141 instruction.
• Must be in good standing with the Aviation Industry.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a flight instructor.
• Lead instructor for students in hold-over status.
• Coordinate scheduling of students, instructors, and resources for flight training; monitors progression and participates in meetings.
• Assist in managing an electronic flight training records system for all flight training personnel.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Written communication

Student instruction

Aircraft handling

Aeronautical Decision Making

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Flight training records system

Personal computer usage

Job description

Job Title

Lead Flight Specialist

Physical Location

Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary

$18.20 - $19.75 ($37,843-$41,086)

Basic Function

To provide dedicated flight instruction for a collegiate flight training program in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations - Part 141: Pilot Schools and Kent State University’s Curricular Policies. Reports to Chief Flight Instructor.

Examples of Duties

• Serve as a flight instructor.
• Serve as the lead instructor for students in a hold-over flight status.
• Assist in the coordination of the scheduling of students, instructors, and resources for flight training; assists in the monitoring of student progression; participates and assists in meetings with flight training personnel.
• Assist in managing an electronic flight training records system for all flight training personnel.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Minimum of six months' experience as a certified flight instructor, including FAR 141 flight instruction experience. Must be in good standing with the Aviation Industry.

License/Certification

A current CFII certificate is required Valid Commercial Pilot Certificate –Airplane Single & Multiengine Land; Instrument Airplane or Valid Airline Transport Pilot Certificate Valid Flight Instructor Certificate-Airplane Single-Engine; Instrument Airplane Hold and maintain an FAA Medical Certificate Second Class Valid U.S. Driver’s License FAA Second Class Medical Certificate. Individuals will be subject to controlled substance/alcohol testing in positions where such is required by federal regulations.

Knowledge Of

• Applicable Federal Aviation Regulations / Aeronautical Information Manual: Rules and Procedures for Aviators
• Practical test standards for applicable certificates and ratings
• Personal computer usage

Skill In

• Written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Student instruction
• Aircraft handling and control
• Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM)
• Attention to detail

Ability To

• Complete a reoccurring proficiency check for appropriate course(s) every 12 calendar months per Federal Aviation Regulations - Part 141.85(a)(2)
• Complete an approved syllabus of training consisting of ground or flight training, or both, or an approved Flight Instructor Refresher Course (FIRC) once every 12 calendar months per Federal Aviation Regulations - Part 141.79(c)
• Maintain full compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs)
• Maintain full compliance with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
• Maintain safety as a top priority; assures adherence to and maintenance of safety standards during day-to-day operations

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable

Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI) preferred. Check Instructor experience preferred.

Assessments

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

Moderate work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects. May require hand pulling and pushing of aircraft. May be exposed to one or more of the following elements, but not limited to: Heat, cold, rain, snow, ice, turbulence, storms, noise, dirt, chemicals, darkness-all of which may be extreme. Incumbent must be able to communicate with others. Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building frequently and off campus frequently.

Additional Information

• Must pass a security check.

Culture and Inclusion

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

Official Job Descriptions

www.kent.edu/hr

Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free.

Disclaimer

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.