Flight/Ground Instructor (Full-Time)

FLIGHT/GROUND INSTRUCTOR – JOB DESCRIPTION

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is primarily responsible for the ground and flight instruction of AOPA High School Aviation STEM Curriculum and Gleim Aviation Pilot Courses (Private Pilot, Instrument Pilot, & Commercial Pilot).

Responsibilities include:

• Instructing flight and ground school courses in compliance with the AOPA High School Aviation STEM Curriculum and Gleim Aviation Pilot Syllabi.
• Conduct flight and ground instruction under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 61. 
• Maintain student training records in accordance with 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 61 and Aberdeen High Flight Academy policies. 
• Maintain training standard as set forth by Federal Aviation Administration regulations and Aberdeen High Flight Academy policies. 
• Developing and maintaining flight and ground school training materials and curricula.
• Conducting and grading assessments as required.
• Collecting and monitoring data related to Aberdeen High Flight Academy Training program.
• Must be able to be flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Perform other related duties and assignments as required. 

• REQUIREMENTS

• EDUCATION

• Must hold a current Federal Aviation Administration Certified Flight Instructor AND/OR Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument certificates as necessary to teach Private Pilot, Instrument Pilot, & Commercial Pilot Flight and Ground School Courses. 

• EXPERIENCE

• Previous ground school instructing experience is a plus.
• Must meet all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations Part 61 and/or 141 minimums.
• 300 total flight hours minimum  

• SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify problems or potential problems and develop and implement solutions.

• KNOWLEDGE

• Practical knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations, Fundamentals of Instruction, Practical Test Standards, Airmen Certification Standards, aircraft systems, aerodynamics, and airworthiness requirements
• Candidates must possess the experience and skills necessary to motivate and convey knowledge to multiple groups and individuals in a classroom/group setting.
• Good interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office proficiency.

• EQUIPMENT/MACHINERY USED

• General office equipment such as facsimile, copier, personal computer, etc.
• Position will require vehicle operation such as academy aircraft, van, truck, golf cart, etc.

 PHYSICAL AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• The associate will be working in many environments inside and outside the facility.
• Associate will have exposure to aircraft, flight training devices, and other equipment.
• This position requires the utilization of most types of aircraft that Aberdeen High Flight Academy incorporates in its programs.
• May require prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• May be required to lift between 25 and 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Some out-of-state travel may be required.

 OTHERS

• Extreme attention to detail.
• Self-starter who does not wait for others to provide work, finds ways to keep busy or help others.
• Works with minimal supervision.
• Innovative/creative, improves ways of doing things to increase efficiency for the organization, administrators, and scholars.
• Flexible and adaptable team player.
• Ability to accomplish administrative tasks concerning the flight academy.

Salary : $45,000