Job Abstract

1. Assist the Chief Flight Instructor with administrative duties, as necessary.
2. Provide flight instruction leading to Private, Instrument, Commercial, Multi-engine, Flight Instructor, Instrument Instructor, and Multi-engine Instructor to students in either Part 61 or Part 141 environment in technically advanced aircraft.
3. Prepare students for stage/phase checks and final check rides.
4. Ensure satisfactory student progress, resolving progress issues with the Chief Flight Instructor. Ensure the operation of only airworthy aircraft in flight training activities.
5. Maintains currency with regulatory and procedural changes in the flight training environment; reviews and updates all aspects of the flight training program; ensures training materials are current.
6. Develop, recruit students for, and coach the University flight team and various aviation clubs.
7. Attend airshows, participate in marketing, and meet with prospective students and parents.
8. Participate in meetings with staff; maintains a cooperative and communicative attitude with airport officials, CBU faculty and staff, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) personnel.
9. Provides indoctrination training to students in the University’s aircraft.

• Knowledge and instructor certification appropriate to the position sought.
• Knowledge of various flight instruction instrumentation and equipment.
• Ability to instruct/teach/tutor in the cockpit environment, and instruct/teach/tutor in the ground environment.
• Ability to perform under stressful circumstances.
• Willing to work weekends and evenings as required.
• Willing to adhere to CBU Department of Aviation Science dress code.
• Willing to assist in moving aircraft in and out of hangar facilities, and secure aircraft in the ramp area as required.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Ability to make administrative, and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.
• Thorough knowledge of Business English and arithmetic; general office methods, procedures, and practices.
• Must be able to critically analyze flight student weaknesses and make recommendations for improvement.
• Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate multiple projects.
• Ability to use independent judgment, and to manage and impart confidential information.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
• Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions.

• Hold a commercial pilot certificate or an airline transport pilot certificate, and a current flight instructor certificate (CFI).
• Possess current FAA medical certificate.
• Flight Instructor experience preferred.
• CFII / MEI preferred.

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