Summary of Assistant Chief Duties:
- Assist the Chief Flight Instructor in overseeing the Part 141 training program, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations.
- Participate in the development, implementation, and revision of training curricula.
- Conduct stage checks and proficiency checks for students and instructors as required.
- Assist in maintaining accurate training records and ensuring timely completion of all required documentation.
- Support the Chief Flight Instructor in evaluating and enhancing training methodologies and standards.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to flight instructors and students.
Assistant Chief Flight Instructor Job Description
The Assistant Chief Flight Instructor is a key position in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 141 flight training program. The Assistant Chief plays a critical, contributing role in ensuring that students successfully move along their path towards becoming a successful pilot. Carolina Sky Flight Training is contracted to provide fight training for the Charleston Southern University (CSU) flight training program. This position can be located at either our Summerville or Moncks Corner location. The Assistant Chief is responsible for not only performing student stage checks, instructor proficiency checks, and the flight and ground training of their assigned students, and leading the CFI team, but they also serve as a liaison between Carolina Sky and CSU, ensuring student progression.
Carolina Sky Flight Training is a veteran-owned Flight Training Center with locations at Summerville and Moncks Corner Airports in South Carolina. Carolina Sky is committed to providing an unparalleled flight training experience through access to the largest fleet of modern Diamond aircraft in South Carolina, and innovative Redbird simulator technology. Our passionate and knowledgeable instructors help students achieve their aviation goals. We are one of only three FAA-approved Part 141 flight schools in South Carolina. We maintain a fun, safe, and flexible work environment.
Screening questions
- (Required) Do you have a CFI certificate?
- (Optional) Do you have a CFI-I certificate?
- (Required) Are you eligible for a 2nd class FAA medical?
- (Required) Do you have Pilot in command (PIC) time and hours of experience as referenced in FAR for any of the Private, Instrument, and Commercial courses.
- NOTE Candidates that do not meet a minimum of 1000 hours pilot in command time for Commercial course will still be considered for Private and Instrument.
- (Optional) Do you have experience instructing in a Part 141 training environment?
Responsibilities
- The position is FAA-approved and will represent the school according to FAA standards
- In conjunction with approved check CFIs, administer stage and end-of-course checks and conduct flight and ground training for assigned students according to FAA regulations
- Conduct initial and annual proficiency checks for instructors teaching under Part 141 as needed
- Maintain familiarity with approved Training Course Outlines (TCO) and syllabi, and ensure instructors and students meet course standards, training requirements, and objectives for each Part 141 course
- Revise Part 141 TCOs and syllabi as needed to ensure compliance with Part 141 regulations
- Ensure student electronic records are kept in compliance with FAA Part 141 regulations through regular review/spot checks of student records
- In conjunction with designated Carolina Sky CFI leaders, liaise with Management weekly to provide updates on student progress
- Maintain consistent engagement with instructors to identify and resolve student progression issues
- Assist Chief Instructor and Operations Lead to ensure instructor compliance with FAA regulations and Carolina Sky safety and customer service standards
- Assist Operations Lead in the planning of monthly team safety meetings
- Perform other tasks and duties as assigned
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Summerville, SC 29483: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person