Flight Simulator Instructor - Part Time

Summary/ Objective:

Oxbridge Academy, a non-profit, independent grade 6-12 school in West Palm Beach, Florida, seeks to hire a full-time, experienced Flight Simulator Teacher. Employee is responsible for instructing aviation students using Oxbridge’s flight simulator and preparing students to take the FAA written exam and flight exam, while understanding the Mission, Vision, Core Values, Employee Handbook and other school policies of Oxbridge Academy, ensuring the adherence of these policies in performance, action and self-conduct. The Oxbridge faculty creates and manages a variety of learning environments and activities that provide opportunities for students to develop to their fullest potential and achieve their learning objectives.

Tasks/Essential Functions:

• Conducts simulator phase of pilot flight instruction in compliance with course policies, procedures, and techniques.
• Ensures compliance with FAA and other applicable government requirements relating to training.
• Gives detailed briefings on all phases of flight simulator training.
• Obtains required training manuals, course materials and supplies as necessary to conduct assigned training syllabus.
• Completes required training records and reports.
• Determines and reports on student progress and proficiency.
• Provides specialized instructions and counseling of students.
• Makes suggestions through channels to enhance safety and efficiency.
• Assists in program development for all phases of flight instruction as directed by the aviation program. This may include lessons with small groups covering topics which prepare students for their exams.
• Performs routine flight checks to the REDBird simulator and maintains contact with the servicing group in order to ensure top performance of the machine.
• Be present at Oxbridge events such as open houses to promote the aviation program.
• Prepare learning activities in an environment that fosters collaboration, inquiry, innovation, and personal discovery.
• Adapt and differentiate teaching methods and instructional material to meet students varying needs, abilities, and interests.
• Demonstrate a willingness to collaborate within the department, school community, and greater community on multidisciplinary projects and initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records in the current student information system as required by law, policies, and administrative regulations.
• Observe students in a variety of educational environments and evaluate their academic performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior, cultivating Oxbridge’s core values of kindness, courtesy, integrity, respect, and compassion.
• Advise a group of students and keep parents and legal guardians informed about student’s progress.
• Pursue relevant professional development to maintain expertise in subject matter, curriculum development, and teaching methods.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Responsible for the FAA test prep independent study for students
• Certified Flight instructor
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate improved learning, habits, and measurements of achievement.
• Classroom management skills required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use sound judgment.

Oxbridge Academy is a non-profit, independent grade 6-12 school in West Palm Beach, Florida. Oxbridge Academy commits to being a community characterized by civility, respect, and trust; a school that fosters the virtues of discipline, perseverance, and responsibility. Oxbridge Academy is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity at all levels, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, national origin, ethnic, background, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Interested candidates send their resume and cover letter to hr@oapb.org. Please, no phone calls.