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FLIGHT SCHOOL - Flight Instructor

Job Classification

  Hourly Full-time (35-40)

Position summary

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

Qualifications summary

FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Single and Multienge ratings.
FAA  Flight Instructor Certificate with Single and Multiengine, Instrument  ratings.
Hold a current 2nd class medical.
FAA Maintenance Certificate preferred.


Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Duties and responsibilities


  1. 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.

  2. 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 appropriated endorsements are made in the student’s flight book and personal logbook.

  3. 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.

  4. Ensures that all training activities, flights, and briefings are conducted during normal business hours.

  5. Pulls aircraft in/out of hangar; helps in tying down aircraft; Fueling, assists in departmental activities; attends meetings; performs other duties as assigned.



Supervisory responsibilities

None.

Qualifications

FAA Certificates:  CFI, CFII, MEI, A&P preferred
FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Single and Multienge ratings.
FAA  Flight Instructor Certificate with Single and Multiengine, Instrument  ratings.
Hold a current 2nd class medical.
FAA Maintenance Certificate preferred.
 


Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Technical competencies



Interpersonal interactions

Have good interpersonal/human relations skills
Verbal and written communication skills
Ability to instruct/teach/tutor
Ability to approach problems/decisions analytically
Ability to reason logically and methodically
Ability to perform under stressful circumstances
Attentiveness to detail
 

Physical demands

Must be able to pass a FAA 2nd class physical.  Must be able to move aircraft in and out of the hanger.

Work environment

Be able to work inside out side and in an aircraft in all weather conditions.