14 CFR Part 141.35 Chief instructor qualifications.
(a) To be eligible for designation as a chief instructor for a course of training, a person must meet the following requirements:
(1) Hold a commercial pilot certificate or an airline transport pilot certificate and a current flight instructor certificate. The certificates must contain the appropriate aircraft category and class ratings for the category and class of aircraft used in the course and an instrument rating (Cessna 172 and Piper PA/28), if an instrument rating is required for enrollment in the course of training;
(2) Meet the pilot-in-command recent flight experience requirements of § 61.57 of this chapter ;
(3) Pass a knowledge test on:
(i) Teaching methods;
(ii) Applicable provisions of the “Aeronautical Information Manual”;
(iii) Applicable provisions of parts 61 , 91 , and 141 of this chapter ; and
(iv) The objectives and approved course completion standards of the course for which the person seeks to obtain designation.
(4) Pass a proficiency test on instructional skills and ability to train students on the flight procedures and maneuvers appropriate to the course;
(5) Except for a course of training for gliders, balloons, or airships, the chief instructor must meet the applicable requirements in paragraphs (b) , (c) , and (d) of this section; and
(6) N/A
(b) N/A
(c) N/A
(d) For a course of training other than one leading to the issuance of a recreational or private pilot certificate or rating, or an instrument rating or a rating with instrument privileges, a chief instructor must have:
(1) At least 2,000 hours as pilot in command; and
(2) Flight training experience, acquired as either a certificated flight instructor or an instructor in a military pilot flight training program, or a combination thereof, consisting of at least:
(i) 3 years and a total of 1,000 flight hours; or
(ii) 1,500 flight hours.
The Department of Professional Aviation at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana, is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time (12-month) Chief Flight Instructor within the College of Liberal Arts. The position will begin on 30 October or sooner.
Qualifications: (Required): Bachelor’s degree, current CFI-A/CFI-I, current FAA Second Class Medical Certificate, and no history of FAA certificate enforcement action. Required to meet 14 CFR Part 141.35 requirements. Candidate must work well under pressure and must be able to adapt to constantly changing conditions. Additionally, candidate must have the ability to multi-task, collect information, analyze data, define challenges, set priorities, and draw valid conclusions in a timely manner. Candidate must be able to work varied hours during on and off campus events. (Preferred): Master’s degree in aviation related academic field, current AGI/IGI/MEI, prior experience as a 14 CFR Part 141 flight instructor and experience with collegiate aviation accreditation through the Aviation Accreditation Board International.
Responsibilities: Include but are not limited to: teaching undergraduate aviation classroom courses; conducting flight instruction in the flight education program; advising students; assisting with planning, development, and revision of flight and ground school course curricula; and, engaging in research and professional service within the guidelines of the University and as determined by the Department Chair.
Application: To apply, attach a letter of application, current vitae, transcripts, flight time summary, and five recent letters of recommendation reflecting both flight and academic qualifications to the application.
Refer questions to Mr. Matthew Montgomery at matthewm@latech.edu or (318) 257-2691.
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