What are the responsibilities and job description for the Flight Instructor - Helicopter position at Treasure Valley Community College?
TVCC is a comprehensive community college dedicated to promoting student success.
PAY - $20.00 per hour LOCATION – Caldwell, Idaho
JOB TYPE – Part-time DEPARTMENT - Aviation
DEADLINE – Open until filled REPORTS TO – Lead Flight Instructor
This position is one of several staff positions responsible for the flight and ground
instruction of Private Pilot students in the Aviation Applied Science program with
Treasure Valley Community College (TVCC). This position reports to the Lead Flight
Instructor on all aspects of program operations and provide flight, simulator, and
ground instruction in accordance with Part 61 and 141, FAA regulations, Airmen’s
Information Manual, advisory circulars, airport operations, and Treasure Valley
Community College (TVCC) policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum:
To be eligible for the position of Flight Instructor the incumbent must hold at a
minimum an Associate’s Degree.
In addition, the applicant must meet the following requirements:
A. Hold a commercial pilot certificate or an airline transport pilot certificate, and a
current flight instructor certificate (CFI). The certificate must contain the
appropriate aircraft category and class ratings for rotor wing helicopter and
instrument rating;
B. Meet the pilot-in-command flight experience requirements of 14 CFR §61 for
recent flight experience under 61.57; and 61 SFAR 73 endorsement for Robinson R-
22 helicopter. Continue to meet the R-22 weight limitation of 240 pounds.
RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR
(Helicopter – Part Time)
C. Be proficient on instructional skills and ability to train students on the flight
procedures and maneuvers appropriate to the TVCC Aviation program;
D. Hold a current 1st or 2nd Class Medical.
Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in any major emphasis and industry experience with flight and
ground instruction experience. Commercial and Flight Instructor Certificates for
helicopter.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Schedule students, maintain records, and ensure that course standards,
course.
- Contact and meet with potential new customers.
- Conduct tours of facilities and familiarize customers with TVCC policies,
- Perform those flight instructor duties authorized by the Federal Aviation
- Support and participate in the TVCC Aviation Safety Management System
- Regularly schedule each assigned student to ensure satisfactory progress
through the course and immediately inform supervisor of any delays in
training or satisfactory progress.
- Responsible for the timely course completion of all flight students assigned,
- File incident reports as necessary to report any observed safety violations, or
- Attend administrative, standardization, in-service training, and instructor
- Scheduling leased aircraft operations for flight training.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
- Safety-first attitude.
- Imparting excitement and enthusiasm into teaching.
- Adapting to a variety of teaching situations and learning styles.
- Communicating effectively in oral and written English.
- Aircraft piloting skills, including familiarity with and ability to perform
- Knowledge of appropriate Federal Aviation Regulations and related
- Ability to work well under pressure in fast-paced and noisy environment while
- Perform an average of 40 instructional hours per two-week period utilizing a
- Maintain 80% pass rate for final review and stage checks.
- Pass TVCC initial and on-going drug and alcohol testing program if required.
- Provide documentation of a satisfactory TSA Pilot security background check.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Usual office working conditions, plus work outside in aircraft cockpit environment.
Outside work is conducted year round in conditions that may include seasonal
temperature variations with weather generally considered to meet visual flight
rules. The noise level in the work area is typical of most aircraft environments, but
can be hectic and fast-paced at times. Most work takes place in office/classroom
working conditions, where the noise level is typical of office environments with
telephones, computers, personal interruptions, and background noises. Significant
daily contact in person and by phone with students, staff, and general public.
Flight instructors will not exceed 12 hours worked including no more than 6 hours
flight instruction given during a single duty day. All instructors are required to take
a minimum of two days off within every 14 consecutive day period.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a part-time (up to 19 hours per week), non-exempt position.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
A complete application file consists of the following:
- A letter of interest stating how you are qualified to perform the duties of the
- A resume
- College transcripts, if any (copies are acceptable at this time)
- A TVCC application for employment. A pdf fillable application may be
- If applicable, a completed DD Form 214 in order to establish veteran
preference per OAR 839-006-0445 and OAR 839-006-0450(3)
APPLICATION SUBMISSION: All application materials should be submitted or
mailed to: HR@tvcc.cc or Human Resources, Treasure Valley Community College,
650 College Boulevard, Ontario, OR 97914.
NOTE: If you are unable to supply any requested application information by the deadline,
please notify the HR office, otherwise your application may be deemed incomplete and will
not be considered further. Materials submitted with the application become the property of
TVCC and will be retained in accordance with employment procedures.
The College reserves the right to reject all applicants and ask for a re-opening of the
position or make a direct appointment.
Salary : $20
