Assistant Director Flight Training - Various Aircraft

NTR

VARIOUS VARIOUS AIRCRAFT

Employment - Permanent

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Minimum requirements

Type rating

Not required (Training Provided)

Flight time notes

Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in providing flight instruction to primary and advanced students, including at least three (3) years of management experience in flight training
Flight experience meeting the requirements of 14 CFR §141.35(b)–(d) for Chief Flight Instructor
At least one (1) year as Chief Instructor or two (2) years as Assistant Chief Instructor at a Part 141 Flight School

Preferred time

Part 121 or Part 135 airline experience
FAA Air Transport Pilot Certificate

License Required

CFII, CPL, IR, ME, MEI

Accepted Licenses

FAA

Medical

Class 2

Visa sponsorship

Not provided

Additional requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Aerospace, or related field. Bachelor’s degree in a non-aviation field with a strong background in flight training may be considered.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

Preferred

Master’s preferred.
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a Part 141 flight training environment
Safety Management System training or experience as a Safety Officer
Two (2) years teaching flight training ground school courses in a university setting
First Class FAA Medical Certificate
FAA Flight Instructor Gold Seal

Job description

The Assistant Director of Flight Training serves as a direct report to the Director of Aerospace Airport Operations with overall leadership responsibility for MTSU flight training. This includes oversight of all 14 CFR Part 141 and Part 61 flight training operations, serving over 400 students per semester and more than 100 flight instructors. Provides direct supervision of the Flight Training Managers, Records Manager, and the Checkride Coordinator. Coordinate flight training operations with the academic mission of the Department of Aerospace through the development and implementation of operational policies and procedures.

Serve as the FAA-designated 14 CFR Part 141 Chief Instructor for all MTSU Part 141 flight courses. Support the Director of Aerospace Safety by serving as the flight training representative to the Aerospace Safety Committee and ensuring operational compliance with safety program policies and procedures. Collaborate with the Director of Aerospace Airport Operations on planning and implementing strategic initiatives related to flight training. Assist Aerospace faculty with accreditation activities and departmental initiatives that involve flight training. Provide evaluation and assessment of flight training activities to promote standardization and continuous program improvement. Serve as the faculty of record for all Flight Lab courses.