Primary Purpose
Provide practical flight and ground instruction for COCC degreeseeking students. Professional airplane pilot and professional helicopter pilot career paths apply. Flight Instructor must maintain all student paperwork in compliance with FAA regulations. CFI Definition: COCCs CFI employee types include front line instructors senior instructors and chief pilots. All instructors including the chief pilot may be dualemployed by COCC and the aircraft leasing company(ies). Reporting Structure: This position reports to the COCC Aviation Program Director for all matters concerning COCC students policies and practices including unsatisfactory training progress disciplinary problems scheduling issues etc. COCC does not own or maintain aircraft therefore the position also reports to the aircraft leasing company(ies) for matters concerning aircraft operations maintenance and safety.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Maintain and audit flight and ground operations records. Responsible for communicating/documenting student progress in accordance with College program requirements. Oversee invoicing and verification of student flight lab account status. Plan and dispatch all flights accurately. Prepare all Federal Aviation Administration paperwork prior to the check ride As CFI responsible to be present during student solo flights and know the destination route and contact numbers for students on the solo flight. Follow all safety procedures and flight requirements outlined by Aircraft Rental companies/ college.
Minimum Requirements
Associates Degree required or show ability to complete Associates Degree within one year from date of hire. Current Airplane or Helicopter Certified Flight Instructor Certification CFI as appropriate. Current Airplane or Helicopter Certified Flight Instructor (instrument) CFII/ Multi Engine Instructor MEI certification as appropriate or show ability to complete the CFII / MEI certifications within one year from date of hire. Second Class Medical Certificate FAA requirement). Coursework or experience in outdoor leadership field sciences or equivalent. Valid Oregon drivers license or ability to obtain within 30days of employment TSA requirement).
Preferred Qualifications
100 hours of flight and/or simulator time within the past 12 months.