Site Manager II / Chief Flight Instructor

Kbfs Ltd; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KBFS Temple seeks a Site Manager / Certified Flight Instructor at Temple Draughon-Miller Regional Airport to lead flight training operations and maintenance support in a COCO environment. You will develop curricula with the Assistant Chiefs, conduct all required FAA oversight activities, and ensure training records, safety programs, and compliance with Part 141 rules.

You will supervise instructors, coordinate schedules, manage assets, and maintain currency for hands-on instruction and classroom

Qualifications

• Broad SME in 14 CFR Part 141 operations.
• Bachelor degree or 6 years aviation experience in lieu.
• Five years of commercial aviation management experience.
• Graduate of Commercial Pilot Certificate program.
• Current FAA Class I or II Medical Certificate.
• More than three years direct CFI experience.
• CFI/CFII/MEI with required endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Organize and sustain retail operations in support of flight training and maintenance.
• Manage COCO environment and coordinate staff.
• Ensure on-time, standard-compliant operations and reporting.
• Develop curricula with Assistant Chiefs and conduct meetings with FAA inspectors.
• Maintain flight training records and safety programs.
• Conduct pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight briefings.
• Oversee schedules, assets, and staff performance.

Skills

Part 141 knowledge

CFI experience

CFII/MEI endorsements

FAA medical certificate

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor degree or 6 years' commercial aviation experience in lieu of degree

Graduate of Commercial Pilot Certificate program

Job description

Kachemak Bay Flying Service(KBFS)is a wholly owned subsidiary of System Studies and Simulation (S³), providing a variety of aviation services to commercial, Government, and Partner Nation customers.

KBFSprovides commercial operations, contract aviation support to the Department of Defense, other US Federal Agencies, and US approved Foreign Militaries and security organizations. KBFShas locations in Crestview, FL; Geneva, AL; and Temple, TX. KBFScurrently holds certifications for CFR 14 FAA Part 133 (External Loads), 135 (Non-Scheduled Transport), 137 (Agricultural Spray Operations), 141 (Flight Training), and 145 (Repair Station).KBFS Templeprovides Flight Training, Aircraft Maintenance, and Avionics support, and Commercial Aviation Operations. KBFS Genevaprovides Fixed Base Operations support for the Geneva Municipal Airport and is the recipient of the 2023 FAA Award for Airport Manager of the Year under Manager Bryan Pike.KBFSCrestview, FL International ISR Training Academy provides pilot, mission system operator, flying crew chief, and loadmaster qualification training in air-land, airdrop, and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission sets.

KBFS-Temple is seeking a Site Manager / Certified Flight Instructor for our operations at Temple Draughon-Miller Regional Airport in Temple, TX.

Job Description:

Responsible for organizing and sustaining retail operations in support of flight training and maintenance. Manages and coordinates employees’ efforts in a contractor owned/contractor operated (COCO) environment in support of the customer. Ensures operations accomplish obligations on time and to standard. Accomplishes mandatory reporting as required. Meets Part 141.35 FAA Requirements to hold the Chief Flight Instructor Position. Develops TCO’s and curriculum with the assistance of the Assistant Chiefs. Conducts all meetings with the Part 141 FAA Aviation Safety Inspector. Takes all FAA Part 141 Chief Instructor check rides.

Responsibilities:

• Must be able to independently perform the technical, business, personnel, financial, operations, and logistics requirements of a large size project/program.
• Implements higher headquarters annual and quarterly strategies; reports as required.
• Develops and implements annual business plans and quarterly reviews to ensure forecasts are achieved.
• Formulates and enforces work standards, develops schedules, reviews work discrepancies, and communicates policies, procedures, and goals for the organization.
• Develops, implements, and monitors all schedules to ensure timely delivery of services.
• Responsible for accountability and maintenance of all aircraft, equipment, tools, supplies, and other assets assigned to the organization.
• Responsible for technical direction, professional development, supervision, training, and performance of assigned staff.
• Maintains own flight currency and proficiency as a hands-on instructor. Independently prepares flight training syllabus, lesson plans, scheduling, and student training records.
• Conducts academic instruction in support of basic and advanced flight tasks and maneuvers, instrument training, navigation, and end of stage check-rides.
• Conducts academic and classroom instruction on aircraft systems, training maneuvers, procedures, and other relevant aviation tasks.
• Maintains flight training records in accordance with appropriate regulations and local guidance.
• Conducts all operations safely and in accordance with established company policies, procedures (Flight Operations Procedures, Flight Profiles, and safety programs.
• Conducts pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight briefings.

Qualifications:

• Must have broad Subject Matter Expertise in 14 CFR Part 141operations.
• Bachelor Degree or 6 years’ commercial aviation experience in lieu of degree.
• Must have five 5 years of commercial aviation management experience required.
• Graduate of Commercial Pilot Certificate program (military or civilian).
• Must holds a current FAA Class I or Class II Medical Certificate.
• Possesses more than three years’ direct experience as a Certified Flight Instructor.
• Flight Instructor Requirements:
  • Must Meet Part 141.35 with no restrictions.
  • 2000 hours PIC.
  • 1000 hours Dual Given (1500 hrs if less than 3yrs experience as CFI).
  • Valid CFI/CFII/MEI.
  • Complex Endorsement.
  • High Performance Endorsement.
  • Previous Assistant Chief Instructor or Chief Flight Instructor experience (Preferred).

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3000 hours PIC.
• 2000 hours Dual Given.
• Previous Part 141 Chief Flight Instructor.
• Valid ATP

Systems Studies and Simulation, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Company: KBFS