The Senior Flight Instructor position for the Aviation Program at [Company], serves as a full-time Senior Flight Instructor providing flight training in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations Parts 141 and 61.
The following are the functions essential to performing this job.
Perform flight instructor duties authorized by the Federal Aviation Regulations in accordance with
the approved Training Course Outline, ensuring that course standards, training requirements, and
objectives are met by all assigned students.
Regularly provide instruction to each assigned student to ensure satisfactory progress through the
course and immediately inform supervisor of any delays in training or satisfactory progress.
Responsible for accurately maintaining all appropriate records to include student training record,
student logbook, and computer records.
Monitor the maintenance condition of the training aircraft, and inform DSU Chief of Maintenance
of any questionable items. Filing incident reports as necessary to report any observed safety
violations, or situations that may affect the safety of flight.
Attend administrative, standardization, review boards and safety meetings as assigned.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Other Functions
Individuals in this job may be assigned one or more of the following tasks on a rotating or as-needed basis.
Assist with special projects to include but not limited to: TCO, FOM and Standardization rewrites
Conduct tours of facilities and familiarize potential students with Delaware State University’s Aviation Program
Attend recruiting events, communicating Aviation requirements to prospective students
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Aircraft piloting skills, including familiarity with and ability to perform required flight maneuvers and procedures.
Knowledge of and ability to apply effective instructional technique in the classroom and in flight.
Knowledge of appropriate Federal Aviation Regulations and related administrative and operational procedures and requirements.
Ability to work well under pressure in fast paced and noisy environment while always exercising sound judgment.
Hold a current Flight Instructor certificate and meet all requirements specified in 14 CFR § 61.195 for providing instruction for the initial flight instructor certificate.
Hold a commercial pilot certificate or an airline transport pilot certificate. The certificates must contain the appropriate category, class, and instrument ratings for each category and class of aircraft used. (Airplane single engine land)
Meets pilot-in-command recent flight experience requirements of § 61.57
Provided more than 700 hours flight instruction given
Must have endorsed five applicants for a pilot certificate with a first attempt, 80 percent pass rate
Current Class III medical
1. Two (2) years of experience or more working in a Part 141 aviation program.
2. Two (2) years of experience or more working in a University/Collegiate flight training program with self-examining authority.
3. Meets the Check Airman qualifications under 14 CFR § 141.37
4. Hold a commercial pilot certificate or an airline transport pilot certificate. The certificates must contain the appropriate category, class, and instrument ratings for each category and class of aircraft used. (Airplane multi engine land)