Assistant Chief Flight Instructor

The Assistant Chief Flight Instructor, under CFR 141.85, bears the responsibility as delegated by the Chief Flight Instructor to certify each student's training record, graduation certificate, stage checks, endof-course test reports, and recommendation for course completion. Ensures that certificated flight instructors, certificated ground instructors, or commercial pilots pass an initial proficiency check and asses a recurrent proficiency check every 12 calendar months. Assures that FAA approved curriculum, training techniques, procedures, safety, and standards are met, reviewed, modified, and submitted when needed. The Assistant Chief Flight Instructor also ensures the effective delivery and oversight of flight training programs while meeting academic and regulatory standards. This includes ensuring adherence to program review and assessment requirements and coordinating with part time faculty and administrators to maintain curriculum quality. The Assistant Chief Flight Instructor is responsible for syllabus creation, ensuring it aligns with FAA regulations and program objectives, as well as managing student grade reporting and attendance documentation. Additionally, the role involves advising students on academic progress, flight training needs, and career paths, fostering a supportive learning environment while ensuring compliance with institutional policies and FAA regulations.

This is a Safety Sensitive position pursuant to Oklahoma Statute OKLA. STAT. tit. 63, * 427.8 (2020).

Associate's degree or equivalent education in an Aviation related field. Degree requirement may be substituted with relevant and equivalent work experience.

FAA Commercial Rating, FAA Instrument Rating, FAA Multi Engine Rating, FAA Class 3 Medical, FAA Certified Flight Instructor Rating (CFI), FAA Certified Flight Instructor Instrument Rating (CFII), FAA Certified Flight Instructor Multi-engine Rating (MEI), and a valid State issued Driver License.

Primary flight training experience in ASEL and AMEL, acquired as either a certificated flight instructor or an instructor in a military pilot flight training program, or a combination thereof, consisting of at least 1000 hours as pilot in command; at least 1.5 years experience, and at least 125 hours of flight time under actual or simulated instrument conditions. Qualified applicants must have documented logbook entered showing the requisite experience.

1 year experience as a ground school instructor at a certificated pilot school.

Must pass a knowledge and proficiency test on flight procedures, maneuvers, teaching methods, and parts 61, 91, and 141 FAA regulations for every training course outline within the Part 141 program within three (3) months of being hired.

Ability to fly FAA flight evaluations in outdoor conditions from subfreezing windchills to heat indices up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Must be able to fly in daily Oklahoma weather conditions.

Ability to hold an FAA Class 3 medical certificate.

Ability to be on call outside of typical working hours, including weekends, early mornings, and late nights.

Ability to move aircraft manually using tow bar or with all purpose utility vehicle.

Bachelor's degree in an Aviation related field. Degree requirement may be substituted with relevant and equivalent work experience.

Experience as a Certified Flight Instructor at 141 school.

Experience instructing in a Garmin-1000 aircraft.

Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATP).