Chief Flight Instructor

To serve as the Chief Flight Instructor for all flight training laboratory courses, ensuring compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) in the training of students and supervision of flight instructors while collaborating with Bowling Green State University (BGSU) School of Aviation faculty and staff to report student grades, issues, and concerns.  

Tasks: 

• Maintain high attention to detail while developing, maintaining, and enforcing FOM policies
• Certify training records, enrollment certificates, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) check rides, stage and/or final test given to students; report final grades for all flight laboratory courses
• Establish, maintain, and submit accurate student and instructional records to University in a timely manner
• Stay up-to-date on regulatory and procedural changes in the flight training environment; review flight training curriculum and update TCOs with the FAA as needed
• Apply and maintain standards of quality to operating methods, processes, systems, and procedures; implement changes as necessary to maintain a compliant professional pilot program; integrate knowledge of industry trends and professional training to continuously improve program quality
• Establish and maintain a standardization and proficiency training process for each flight instructor; ensure annual recurrent proficiency checks are conducted in accordance to FARs; supervise and monitor team performance and make modifications or recommendations as needed; ensure compliance with FARs
• Audit student FAA records and correct any errors while following applicable procedures
• Maintain a cooperative and communicative relationship with partners, including, but not limited to FAA representatives, BGSU faculty and staff, Wood County Airport, etc…
• Be an ambassador to safety by following applicable FOM procedures, file reports using the current safety reporting system, attend safety meetings, and maintain a general safety mindset
• Communicate with partners, such as the airport authority and University regarding safety notifications, such as Drones and NOTAMs
• Serve on committees and perform other related duties as assigned
• Complete annual Flight Instructor Refresher Course 

• Knowledge of and ability to follow federal, state, and local laws, guidelines, policies and procedures 
• Knowledge of and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn other technology platforms
• Experience in supervising and training staff and students 
• Strong and professional verbal and written communication skills 
• Effective problem-solving skills and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to communicate with a diverse population and to maintain composure when facing difficult situations 

Physical Demands: 

• Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry objects, including the repositioning of aircraft using a towbar or tug 
• Work in small spaces, varying temperatures, heights above six feet, and noisy environments 

Education & Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline
• Meet all FAR 141.35 Chief Instructor Qualifications
• Current FAA Flight Instructor Airplane Single and Multi-Engine 
• Current FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate – Airplane Single and Multi-Engine land
• Current FAA Flight Instructor – Instrument Airplane
• Current FAA 3rd Class Medical Certificate
• Preferred three years’ flight instruction experience in part 141 environment