The Aviation Department at the University of Central Missouri is seeking a Chief Flight Instructor/Assistant Professor.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide leadership for the UCM cadre of Certified Flight Instructors.
- Assure compliance with Training Course Outlines (TCO’s).
- Assure that students obtain the pilot certifications as required to fulfill graduation requirements.
- Assist in operating the flight program in a cost-effective manner.
- Meet and maintain all specified FAA requirements for a Chief Flight Instructor per applicable regulations.
- Serve as the primary liaison between Flight Operations and the FAA.
- Assure compliance with all applicable FAA/TSA related regulations.
- Assist in hiring personnel, issuing grades, maintaining required records, assist in aircraft procurement.
Education/Formal Training
- Master’s degree in Aviation, Education, Safety, Management, or related field.
- Current FAA Pilot Certificates: Commercial SE/ME, Instrument Rating, CFI-I, MEI,
- Meet/maintain applicable recent flight experience requirements.
- Meet/maintain all applicable FAA requirements for the Chief Flight Instructor position for all certificate programs offered under the UCM 14 CFR Part 141 certificate.
Preferred:
- Airline Transport Certificate (ATP)
- Education may be substituted with significant experience as a professional pilot or military pilot-(at least six years experience).
Experience
- Meet all applicable Chief Flight Instructor requirements under 14 CFR Part 141.35:
- 2,000 hours PIC.
- Three years experience as an FAA Certified Flight Instructor-1,000 hours dual given.
- Two years experience as an FAA Certified Instrument Instructor-250 hours dual given.
- One year minimum experience as a ground school instructor at a certified pilot school.
Additional Skills/Abilities
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Knowledge of the University environment is preferred.
- Organizational skills.
- Meeting facilitation/leadership.
- Ability to facilitate and move multiple/simultaneous projects to completion and meet deadlines.
University of Central Missouri
Since 1871, the University of Central Missouri has been transforming students into lifelong learners who are dedicated to service. UCM’s 13,500+ students come from nearly every state and 52 countries, with just more than 90 percent from the state of Missouri. UCM offers mor than 150 programs of study and 37 graduate programs. Our graduates are in high demand, with 97 percent finding employment or continuing education within six months of earning their degree.
