Lead InstructorFlight Manager

Salary/Position Classification

• $50000 annual Exempt
• 40 hours per week

Purpose of Position

To provide leadership and oversight to a group of flight instructors and their assigned students. The Lead Flight Instructor also conducts advanced flight training and stage checks.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead Manager/Flight Instructor: Management:
  • Maintain AIMS Pilot Manager duties and responsibilities.
  • Counsels students and CFIs to improve performance.
  • Mentor students and CFIs to improve performance.
  • Monitor and maintain CFI compliance with appropriate FARs and Safety Policies and Procedures.
  • Assist with CFI hiring and new hire training.
  • Suggest changes for the improvement of any aspect to UND Flight Operations.
  • Assist in the performance of other duties as assigned by the asst. Chief or Chief Flight Instructor.
  • Conduct student review boards.
  • Conduct observations of CFIs conducting training.
• Operations Liaison:
  • Between management and the CFIs and students.
  • Ensure assigned CFIs and students are aware of organizational goals and objectives.
  • Participates as a Manager on Duty.
  • Promotes and participates in the Safety Management System (SMS) culture.
  • Communicates with other UND departments as appropriate.
  • Assist in the performance of other duties as assigned by the Asst. Chief or Chief Flight Instructor.
• Flight training and stage checks:
  • 550 hours of student contact time.
  • Conduct advanced stage checks.
• Safety:
  • Promotes and participates in the Safety Management System (SMS) culture.
  • Accident Incident occurrence reviews.
  • SRA involvement.
  • Participation in various committees; ERT Safety Council SMS ATC.
  • Assist the Dir. Of Aviation with any request concern or project.

Required Competencies

• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to make sound training and safety decisions.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent flight training/experience.
• Must have excellent working knowledge of FARs and Part 141 Pilot School Operations.
• Required FAA Ratings:
  
  • Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating.
  • Singe and Multi Engine Ratings
  • Certified Flight Instructor with Instrument Rating Airplane.
  • Class III Medical Rating.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identityand eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Multi-engine Instructor Rating.

To Apply

Submit application materials by closing date for the position include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

PLEASE NOTE: For a successful screening be sure to review all of the position minimum requirements above and outline how you meet those requirements in your application packet. Additional information may be attached if needed.