Are you someone who strives for excellence, values accountability, provides the best service, all while reflecting unwavering integrity? Our talented team members across the state follow the behaviors, beliefs and outcomes of these core values to ensure that our vision is met. If you\'re ready to join the TSTC family and make great memories please complete our application process. Job Description Provides leadership and guidance for flight instructors and assistant chief instructors. Serves as the Instructor of Record for all flight training courses. Ensures compliance with the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) in the training of students and the supervision off light instructors. Ensures regulatory compliance with all applicable Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations. Provides on-site and scheduled safety training for all instructors and students in the flight training program. Essential Functions Employee will demonstrate TSTC Core values of Excellence, Accountability, Service and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders, customers, students and members of the community. Certifies all training records (According to CFR141.101), graduation certificates (141.95), stage and final test reports, and student endorsement recommendations, and conducts stage flight and final tests. Assigns grades and reports grades for all flight courses. Conducts initial proficiency check ride for each flight instructor and conducts annual recurrent proficiency checks in accordance with FAR’s to ensure FAA compliance. Supervises all flight training activities for Assistant Chief Instructors, flight instructors and students. Coordinates with scheduling/dispatch activities related to scheduling of students and instructors for flight training, as well as for recovery for after-hours, off-airport aircraft due to maintenance issues. Maintains currency with regulatory and procedural changes in the flight training environment, and reviews and updates the flight training program with relevant FAA and industry input, through training seminars, electronic and printed materials. Schedules and leads meetings with CFI team, as well as meets with prospective students and parents, and interfaces with FAA inspector (POI). Disseminates essential safety of flight information and maintains situational awareness of relevant pre and post flight safety matters. Other duties assigned (To include performing all responsibilities listed in CFR141.85, CFR141.89, CFR141.83 and all other applicable regulations as determined by the FAA.) Must submit necessary TCO revisions annually or more as needed. Other duties as assigned Education/Experience/Knowledge/Skills Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Science preferred. Must have three (3) years related experience and eligibility for an FAA designation as Chief Instructor under FAR Part 141.35, which includes 2,000+ flight hours, per dictates of the regulation. Read, speak and understand the English language (FAA requirement). Certified Flight Instructor, Instrument, Multi-engine Advanced Ground Instructor rating. Instrument Ground Instructor rating. Demonstrated supervisory skills. Microsoft Office skills desired. Verbal and written communications skills. Must have passed or pass before hire, the knowledge and skill sets, and practical flight portion required under FAR sections 141.35 and 141.36. Must pass an annual FIRC (Flight Instructor Refresher Clinic) under FAR Part 141.79. Must maintain and revise the current TCO’s annually. Must maintain flight status by flying 120 hours a year as a TSTC chief. (10 hours a month) This can be any flying to include standardizations and maintenance flights. Must maintain a 3rd class medical. (Prefer 2nd class.) This job description covers a position in which the percentage of time spent on the essential functions will vary based on the workload and will ultimately be determined by the supervisor. Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. Equal Opportunity Employer: [redacted], as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. TSTC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. Employment Eligibility Verification: If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at TSTC.