Certified Flight Instructor Development, Simulator Instructor & Flight Operations Support

Successful performance in this role provides valuable experience with university operations instructional standards safety culture and student training processes while supporting the overall mission of the flight program.

This position is intended to be a temporary developmental role for certificated flight instructors seeking future employment as aircraft flight instructors. However this position does not guarantee future selection but performance may be considered during the future hiring process. Continued employment in this role will be evaluated per each University semester if one decides not to apply for a Flight Instructor position the following semester.

If selected for this role you will be responsible to maintain currencies at your own expense.

The Simulator Instructor & Flight Operations Coordinator position is designed to provide certificated flight instructors with operational experience instructor development and exposure to the training environment prior to assuming a flight instructor position. This role serves as an on-the-job training opportunity for individuals interested in future flight instructor employment while supporting the daily needs of flight operations.

Individuals in this position will conduct simulator instruction if properly rated as well student course load assist with flight operations and dispatch functions observe instructional activities and participate in instructor standardization and professional development activities. This position does not include primary aircraft flight instruction responsibilities. Specified times needed for dispatch functions are as follows: Tuesday 13:00-17:00 Thursday 08:00-17:00 (with half hour lunch break during this shift). Other scheduled times will be worked out with supervisor upon hiring.

Simulator Instruction:

• Conduct simulator training sessions in accordance with approved training syllabi and lesson plans.
• Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Document simulator training activities and student progress in tracking system.
• Maintain simulator readiness and report equipment discrepancies.

Flight Operations & Dispatch:

• Dispatch aircraft and flight training activities in accordance with university procedures and operating standards.
• Verify aircraft status maintenance requirements inspections and required documentation.
• Review dispatch paperwork and operational requirements.
• Track aircraft utilization and support daily scheduling activities.
• Assist with operational record keeping and administrative tasks.
• Sweep and mop floors. Vacuum carpets in offices.
• Clean all bathrooms including; toilets sinks mirrors handprints on walls and doors.
• Empty all trash cans.
• Cleaning and sanitize all hard surfaces.
• Monitor building security/safety by performing tasks as locking doors after operating hours checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.
• Clean windows glass partitions and mirrors.
• Wipe down baseboards door casings and air vents.
• Identify and report possible repairs.
• Responsible for alerting management when cleaning supplies need to be restocked.
• As needed help with cleaning prior to events and after

Instructor Development & Observation:

• Observe flight and ground instruction conducted by current instructors.
• Participate in instructor standardization meetings and training events.
• Gain familiarity with university training procedures syllabi and instructional methods.
• Develop instructional skills through mentoring and observation opportunities.
• Demonstrate professionalism instructional aptitude and adherence to operational standards.
  Complete assigned instructor development and onboarding activities.

Professional Expectations:

• Demonstrate professionalism integrity and a positive attitude.
• Support a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a professional representative of the aviation program.
• Adhere to FAA regulations university policies and standard operating procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• FAA Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team-oriented training environment
• Commitment to safety and professional development

Preferred Qualifications:

• CFII - HIGHLY PREFERRED
• Previous simulator instruction experience
• Diamond DA40 experience
• Previous dispatch scheduling or flight operations experience
• Familiarity with Part 141 training environments
• Experience with flight training devices and aviation training technology

Along with the online application please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Resume/CV
• Letters of Recommendation to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Documents 1-10
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors in an office space event space or public space are protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing).

Outdoors incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Additionally indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. The incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises or vibrations from equipment and conditions that may affect the respiratory system such as fumes odors dusts mists gases and poor ventilation. Bending crawling and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift push and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.

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