Chief Flight Instructor

The Department of Professional Aviation at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana, invites applications for a full-time (12-month) Chief Flight Instructor position within the College of Liberal Arts. The anticipated start date for this position is 30 October 2023 or sooner.

Responsibilities:

The Chief Flight Instructor will be responsible for a range of duties, including but not limited to:

Teaching undergraduate aviation classroom courses
Conducting flight instruction within the flight education program
Advising students
Assisting in the planning, development, and revision of flight and ground school course curricula
Engaging in research and professional service activities as directed by the Department Chair and within University guidelines.

Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor's degree
Current Certified Flight Instructor - Airplane (CFI-A) and Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument (CFI-I) certificates
Current FAA Second Class Medical Certificate
No history of FAA certificate enforcement actions
Meets all requirements outlined in 14 CFR Part 141.35, including:
- A minimum of 2,000 hours as pilot in command
- At least three years and 1,000 flight hours of flight training experience as a certificated flight instructor or instructor in a military pilot flight training program; or 1,500 flight hours of such experience.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to dynamic environments
Strong multi-tasking abilities, coupled with proficiency in information gathering, data analysis, problem identification, priority setting, and timely decision making
Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, for on and off-campus events

Preferred:

Master's degree in an aviation-related field
Current Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI), Instrument Ground Instructor (IGI), and/or Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI) certificates
Prior experience as a 14 CFR Part 141 flight instructor
Experience with collegiate aviation accreditation processes through the Aviation Accreditation Board International

To Apply:

Interested candidates are requested to submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, official transcripts, a flight time summary, and five recent letters of recommendation highlighting both flight and academic qualifications. Application materials should be addressed to:

Mr. Matthew Montgomery
(Please use the provided contact information)

Louisiana Tech University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.