Aviation Flight Instructor

An Aviation Flight Instructor is sought to join our team, contributing to the development of future aviation professionals. This role involves providing high-quality flight and ground instruction, ensuring student success, and upholding the highest standards of safety and professionalism within the aviation department.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure safe day-to-day operations, encompassing flight activities and airport security protocols.
Deliver comprehensive instruction in relevant aviation courses as defined by the program curriculum.
Manage and schedule assigned student progress, ensuring timely completion of course materials and reporting any training delays to the supervisor.
Train students to achieve proficiency and safety as pilots, effectively preparing them for FAA practical examinations (check rides).
Schedule and conduct student flight and ground lessons, incorporating appropriate pre-flight/ground briefings and post-flight/ground debriefings.
Provide assistance to the Chief Flight Instructor with managing aircraft documentation, including database updates and tracking aircraft total time.
Maintain accurate and comprehensive records, including student training logs, pilot logbooks, and aircraft maintenance documentation.
Participate in company-sponsored aviation events such as seminars, symposiums, open houses, air shows, and recruitment activities as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned to support department operations.

Required Qualifications:

FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with an Airplane Single Engine Land Rating.
FAA Certified Flight Instructor Certificate with an Airplane Single Engine Land Rating.
FAA Certified Flight Instructor Instrument Certificate.
Current FAA Second Class Medical Certificate.
Demonstrated excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in basic computer applications necessary for training, scheduling, and record keeping.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Flexibility in scheduling, including availability for days, evenings, nights, and weekend hours.

Preferred Qualifications:

FAA Multiengine Instructor Certificate.
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate.
Previous instructional experience.

Reporting Relationship:

This position reports to the Aviation Department Supervisor, Dean of Academics, and Vice President.

Terms of Employment:

Compensation is based on an hourly rate set by the Watertown School Board. The hourly instructor rates for the 2024-2025 academic year are as follows:

Flight Instruction: $43.50 per hour
Ground Instruction: $24.40 per hour
Fleet Management: $15.00 per hour