Assistant Chief CFI - Flight Training Manager - Internal Only
University of North Dakota

Job Info

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This position is open to internal candidates only. External candidates will not be reviewed or considered.Salary/Position Classification

• $75,000+ Annual, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability: No

Purpose of Position

To provide leadership and oversight to the airplane flight training courses by working with flight instructors, students, and the various departments throughout UND Flight Operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assistant Chief Flight Instructor:
  • Counsel/advise CFI's on TCO content, requirements and flight records.
  • Ensure compliance with FAR Part 141.
  • Work with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for responsibilities assigned.
  • Certify student records for Part 141 graduation.
• Employee coaching, communication, leadership and development
  • Participation with Flight Operations Meeting, CFI Workshops and Safety Seminars.
  • Counsels students and CFI's to improve performance.
  • Mentor students and CFI's to improve performance.
  • Mentor assigned lead Flight Instructors.
• Flight Training Manager:
  • Address questions and concerns from students, parents, and clients.
  • Manage, revise, and write training course outlines.
  • Conduct various meetings with students, employees, and clients.
  • Flight records.
  • Student groups.
  • Freshman orientations.
  • Flight training oversight associated with the academic courses in the undergraduate program and UND Aerospace Foundation contract training.
  • Suggest changes for the improvement of any aspect to UND Flight Operations.
  • Assist in the performance of other duties as assigned by the Director of Flight Operations or Chief Flight Instructor. * Conduct student review boards.
  • Assume Chief CFI duties and responsibilities in their absence.
• Flight training and stage checks:
  • 300 hours of student contact time.
  • Conduct advanced stage checks.
• Safety:
  • Promotes and participates in the Safety Management System (SMS) culture.
  • Accident, incident, occurrence reviews.
  • Safety risk assessment (SRA) involvement.
  • Participation in various committees; ERT, Safety Council, SMS, ATC.
  • Assist the Director of Aviation Safety with any request, concern, or project.

Required Competencies

• Requires a valid FAA Medical certificate.
• Good Communication, planning, organizing and Leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to make sound decisions concerning training problems.
• Motivated, self-starter with the ability to perform without direct supervision.
• Good team building skills.

Minimum Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Aviation or related field, or equivalent flight training/education/experience.
• Supervisor and managerial experience of flight training staff.
• Minimum FAA certifications:
  
  • Commercial pilot certificate, single and multi-engine class ratings, and instrument airplane rating.
  • FAA Certified flight instructor airplane, single and multi-engine, and instrument airplane rating.
• Experience/working knowledge of FAR's and Part 141 Pilot School Operations.
• Meet the minimum Federal Aviation regulation (FAR) requirements for 141.36(b):
  
  • At least 500 hours as pilot in command.
  • Flight training experience, 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:
  • 1 year and a total of 250 flight hours; or
  • 500 flight hours
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Lead or Senior Lead Flight Instructor.
• Knowledge/experience of UND Aerospace operations and flight training programs.
• Experience with UND Policies and Procedures including, but not limited to: travel, human resources purchasing, and safety protocols.
• Experience with UND Aerospace Information Management System (AIMS) Software.

To Apply

Submit your resume and cover letter by the closing date.

PLEASE NOTE: For a successful screening, be sure to review all of the position minimum requirements above, and outline how you meet those requirements in your application packet. Additional information may be attached if needed.

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