LIFT Academy in West Columbia, South Carolina is seeking an Assistant Chief Flight Instructor. This role involves supporting the leadership of Part 141 ground and flight instructors, conducting stage and end-of-course checks, and providing ground instruction in accordance with FAA regulations and LIFT Academy policies.
About the Role
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Assists in leading Part 141 ground and flight instructors.
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Conducts stage checks and end-of-course checks.
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Provides ground instruction per Part 61 and 141, FAA regulations, Airmen’s Information Manual, advisory circulars, airport operations, and LIFT Academy policies.
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Performs flight instructor and check instructor duties as authorized by Federal Aviation Regulations and designated by the chief flight instructor.
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Manages a team of flight instructors, including screening, interviewing, and recommending hires.
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Coaches, provides leadership, direction, motivation, and supervision to direct reports.
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Appraises performance, provides feedback, takes corrective actions, and oversees staff training and development.
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Recommends and develops curriculum and courseware improvements.
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Monitors training aircraft maintenance condition.
Requirements
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Specialty training beyond high school in FAA and/or Airline Transport Pilot certificate.
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FAA Certified Flight Instructor (Airplane Single Engine Land, Airplane Multi-Engine Land, Instrument).
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At least 1 year of experience as a flight instructor.
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Minimum of 500 flight hours.
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Must hold a current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
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Must meet the minimum requirements for an ATP or RATP certificate.
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Must meet the current hiring minimum age and flight hours requirements set by the FAA and Company.
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Full knowledge of all authorized curriculums.
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Knowledge and ability to apply effective instructional techniques in the classroom and in flight.
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Ability to teach and perform well in a classroom setting.
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Computer skills are required.
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Aircraft piloting skills, including familiarity with and ability to perform required flight maneuvers and procedures.
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Knowledge of appropriate Federal Aviation Regulations and related administrative and operational procedures.
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Strong customer service skills.
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Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
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Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
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Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups.
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Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
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Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
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Able to stand at least 70% of the time.
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Able to lift or move up to 25 pounds up to 35% of the time.
Qualifications
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G1000 experience is preferred.
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Part 141 experience is preferred.
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Check instructor experience is preferred.
Regulatory
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Must be able to pass an initial and ongoing drug and alcohol testing program.
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Must pass a Federal Background check.