What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ground Instructor position at Aberdeen High School?
GROUND INSTRUCTOR – JOB DESCRIPTION
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is primarily responsible for the instruction of AOPA High School Aviation STEM Curriculum and Gleim Aviation Ground School Courses (Private Pilot, Instrument Pilot, & Commercial Pilot).
Responsibilities include:
- Instructing Ground School courses in compliance with the AOPA High School Aviation STEM Curriculum and Gleim Aviation Ground School Syllabus.
- Developing and maintaining Ground School training materials and curricula.
- Conducting and grading assessments as required.
- Collecting and maintaining Ground School records.
- Collecting and monitoring data related to Aberdeen High Flight Academy Training program.
- Performing other duties in the Ground School department as assigned.
- Must be able to be flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- REQUIREMENTS
- EDUCATION
- Must hold a current Federal Aviation Administration Certified Flight Instructor / Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument OR Advanced Ground Instructor / Instrument Ground Instructor certificates as necessary to teach Private Pilot, Instrument Pilot, & Commercial Pilot Ground School Courses.
- EXPERIENCE
- Previous ground school or flight instructing experience is a plus.
- Must meet all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations Part 61 and/or 141 minimums.
- SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to identify problems or potential problems and develop and implement solutions.
- KNOWLEDGE
- Candidates must possess the experience and skills necessary to motivate and convey knowledge to multiple groups and individuals in a classroom 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.
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.
- May require prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
- May be required to lift between 25 and 50 lbs. occasionally.
OTHERS
- Extreme attention to detail.
- Self-starter who does not wait for others to provide work.
- 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
