[Company] is recruiting an Assistant Chief Flight Instructor to join our Aviation team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $59,068 - $73,000 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits.
Bachelor's degree in aviation or related field.
Meets the Assistant Chief Instructor requirements of 14 CFR §141.36(a) and (d).
FAA Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate:
Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL); and
Instrument Airplane
Valid FAA Flight Instructor Certificate:
Airplane Single-Engine Land (CFI); and
Instrument Airplane (CFII).
Meets recent flight experience of PIC general experience in accordance with 14 CFR §61.57(a) and instrument experience in accordance with 14 CFR §61.57(c) or (d).
Must satisfactorily pass a knowledge and flight proficiency test with the Flight Standards District Office's (FSDO) Principal Operations Inspector (POI), in accordance with 14 CFR §141.36(d)(3) and (4).
At least 1,000 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC).
At least 50 hours of flight time under actual or simulated instrument conditions; and
Flight training experience as a certified flight instructor or an instructor in a military pilot flight training program:
1.5 years and a total of 500 flight hours; or
750 flight hours.
Valid state driver's license or government-issued photo ID.
Valid FAA Medical Certificate or BasicMed.
Meets the flight review requirements in accordance with 14 CFR §61.56.
Complex endorsement in accordance with 14 CFR §61.31(e).
Must satisfactorily complete an evaluation/standardization check flight with the CWU Chief Instructor or designee.
Must authorize CWU to examine FAA Accident/Incident file.
Proficient with Microsoft Office or similar software (Word, Excel, Outlook, flight scheduling software).
No restrictions that prevent performing assigned flight duties or normal non-flying activities.
Demonstrated ability and/or experience fostering a supportive and effective workplace while working with students and/or colleagues to uphold institutional excellence.
OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
Preferred Qualifications
Valid FAA Flight Instructor Certificate - Airplane Multiengine Land (MEI).
2,000 hours as PIC.
100 hours of flight time under actual or simulated instrument conditions.
3 years and a total of 1,000 hours or 1,500 hours of flight training experience as a certified flight instructor or an instructor in a military pilot flight training program.
Experience as a full-time flight instructor in a FAA Part 141 flight school.
Experience in the following aircraft: Piper Archer, Seminole, Warrior III, and Cessna 172.
Experience in Frasca RTD Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD).
Experience with Garmin G1000NXi, G500NXi, G5, G430, and Aspen Evolution Backup Display.
Any type rating in accordance with 61.31(a).
High-performance endorsement in accordance with 61.31(f).
High altitude endorsement in accordance with 61.31(g).
Demonstrated participation in programs designed to promote student success.
Demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for students through various activities.