Assistant Chief Flight Instructor
Position Category: Staff - Full-Time
Summary:
In operation since 1988, the UVU School of Aviation Sciences has trained and educated thousands of FAA certified pilots and aviation industry professionals. As our safety record and graduate job placement rate (over 92%) attest, uncompromising safety and top-notch quality are the themes of our flight training and academic curriculum. The flexibility granted through our online and on-campus course delivery options makes UVU an ideal choice for anyone with an interest in aeronautical careers.
Aviation Flight Operations at UVU is seeking an Assistant Chief Flight Instructor to assist in supervising flight and ground training activities and personnel in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations and university policies. This position provides management and oversight of Certified Flight Instructors and students in flight training. The Assistant Chief Flight Instructor plays a key leadership role in flight operations, training & certification, dispatch, record-keeping and safety. UVU offers an excellent benefits package which includes a generous leave policy, 12 paid holidays, affordable medical and dental insurance options, life and AD&D insurance, tuition waiver (undergraduate resident) for employee and dependents and substantial employer contribution to a retirement plan.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor degree and at least one year experience related to the essential duties OR, at least five years experience related to the essential duties.
Meets the Assistant Chief Instructor qualifications required by FAR Part 141.
FAA Commercial or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land, Airplane Multiengine Land, and Instrument Airplane ratings.
Current FAA Flight Instructor Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine, Airplane Multiengine, and Instrument Airplane ratings.
Current FAA Medical Certificate.
Current flight review and instrument privileges.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge:
Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations, including FAR Part 141.
Knowledge of standard pilot training practices and all applicable information resources.
Knowledge required to demonstrate competence in the privileges of the pilot and instructor certificates held by the applicant.
Skills:
Must regularly demonstrate competence in all operational duties including piloting, flight instruction, ground instruction, student evaluation, instructor evaluation.
Effective teaching skills.
Interpersonal communication and development skills.
Supervisory skills.
Organizational and prioritization skills.
Abilities:
Pass initial and recurrent tests related to Part 141 assistant chief instructor duties.
Able to maintain proficiency and currency on required pilot and instructor privileges.
Able to develop assessments.
Able to communicate professionally and effectively verbally and in writing.
Able to resolve employee and student conflicts or concerns.
Able to work professionally and collaboratively with others.
Able to determine, prioritize and accomplish assigned tasks & personal goals.
Able to use standard word processing and general computer applications.
Preferred Qualifications:
Physical Requirements:
Physical ability to perform occasional manual work
Benefits Summary:
UVU offers an excellent benefits package which includes a generous leave policy, 12 paid holidays, affordable medical and dental insurance options, life and AD&D insurance, tuition waiver (undergraduate resident) for employee and dependents and substantial employer contribution to a retirement plan.
FLSA: Exempt
Pay Range: $56,842 - $71,053 DOE
Advertisement Number: STA117822
Open Date: 03/22/2022
Review Start Date: 04/01/2022
Close Date: 4/15/2022
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant:
To apply, visit: https://www.uvu.jobs/postings/27430
Employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicants qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
