Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics

• Knowledge and instructor certification appropriate to the position sought
• Knowledge of various flight instruction instrumentation and equipment
• Interpersonal/human relations skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to instruct/teach/tutor
• Ability to approach problems/decisions analytically
• Ability to reason logically and methodically
• Ability to perform under stressful circumstances
• Attentiveness to detail

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates in standardization training for each course that is taught and piece of equipment used in instruction; maintains flight proficiency for each course that is instructed; adheres to all FAA regulations and departmental policies and procedures; researches new and improved teaching techniques.
• Meets with each student as published on schedule; ensures that all flight lessons are completed according to the Training Course Outline specifications; ensures that all appropriated endorsements are made in the student’s flight book and personal logbook.
• Submits requests for stage checks upon completion of each stage of flight training with Office Supervisor; ensures that all flight lessons and flight books are completed before request for stage check.
• Ensures that all training activities, flights, and briefings are conducted during normal business hours.
• Pulls aircraft in/out of hangar; helps in tying down aircraft; assists in departmental activities; attends meetings; performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Certified Flight Instructor – Airplane ( CFI ) required; CFII / MEI certificate preferred; bachelor’s degree preferred. Valid medical certificate required.