Under general direction of the Chief Flight Instructor, conducts quality flight instruction required in the professional pilot programs at Andrews University.

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred
FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with single engine rating.
FAA Flight Instructor Certificate.
Hold a current 2nd class medical.
FAA Instrument Instructor and Multi-engine Instructor required.
Part 121, or Part 135 or equivalent military experience.
Flight Simulator support.
Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful applicants will possess at least a Bachelor’s degree. A Masters or PhD in aviation or a related field is preferred.
Applicants must hold a Commercial Multi-engine/single-engine class Airplane certificate. An ATP is preferred.
At least 2 years of: PIC/SIC under Part 121, or PIC Part 135 or equivalent military experience is preferred.
Current, or previously held and eligible to renew Certified Flight Instructor, Instrument Instructor, and Multi-engine Instructor certificates (Equivalent US military experience will be considered).
Prior experience in FAA part 141 flight schools, turbine engine type ratings, mission or bush flying experience is highly desirable.
Technology proficient (MS Office, iPad, online scheduling).
Hold a current 2nd class medical.
Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Administration and oversight of the 141 flight program.
Teaching flight and ground school classes in the department’s Part 141 flight program.
Participates in standardization training for each course that is taught and piece of equipment used in instruction; maintains flight proficiency for each course that is instructed; adheres to all FAA regulations and departmental policies and procedures; researches new and improved teaching techniques.
Meets with each student as published on schedule; ensures that all flight lessons are completed according to the Training Course Outline specifications; ensures that all appropriate endorsements are made in the student’s flight book and personal logbook.
Submits requests for stage checks upon completion of each stage of flight training with Office Supervisor; ensures that all flight lessons and flight books are completed before request for stage check.
Ensures that all training activities, flights, and briefings are conducted during normal business hours.
Pull aircraft in/out of hangar; help in tying down aircraft; fueling, assist in departmental activities; attend meetings; performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains FuelMaster in an administrative role.
Providing primary, advanced and multi-engine flight instruction in the department’s aircraft.
Providing academic advising to current flight students.
Other academic and committee responsibilities as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs Supervisor Of Flight duties as needed.
Assists with the supervision of the student flight instructors.
Assists with the weekly supervision of all flight line activities.