Lead Flight Specialist in Kent

Physical Location: Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary: $18.20 - $19.75 ($37,843-$41,086)

Basic Function: To provide dedicated flight instruction for a collegiate flight training program in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations - Part 141: Pilot Schools and Kent State University’s Curricular Policies. Reports to Chief Flight Instructor.

Examples of Duties:

• Serve as a flight instructor.
• Serve as the lead instructor for students in a hold-over flight status.
• Assist in the coordination of the scheduling of students, instructors, and resources for flight training; assists in the monitoring of student progression; participates and assists in meetings with flight training personnel.
• Assist in managing an electronic flight training records system for all flight training personnel.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of six months' experience as a certified flight instructor, including FAR 141 flight instruction experience.
• Must be in good standing with the Aviation Industry.
• License/Certification: A current CFII certificate is required.
• Valid Commercial Pilot Certificate – Airplane Single & Multiengine Land; Instrument Airplane or Valid Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.
• Valid Flight Instructor Certificate - Airplane Single-Engine; Instrument Airplane.
• Hold and maintain an FAA Medical Certificate Second Class.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License.
• FAA Second Class Medical Certificate.

Knowledge Of:

• Applicable Federal Aviation Regulations / Aeronautical Information Manual: Rules and Procedures for Aviators.
• Practical test standards for applicable certificates and ratings.
• Personal computer usage.

Skill In:

• Written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Student instruction.
• Aircraft handling and control.
• Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM).
• Attention to detail.

Ability To:

• Complete a reoccurring proficiency check for appropriate course(s) every 12 calendar months per Federal Aviation Regulations - Part 141.85(a)(2).
• Complete an approved syllabus of training consisting of ground or flight training, or both, or an approved Flight Instructor Refresher Course (FIRC) once every 12 calendar months per Federal Aviation Regulations - Part 141.79(c).
• Maintain full compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).
• Maintain full compliance with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
• Maintain safety as a top priority; assures adherence to and maintenance of safety standards during day-to-day operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI) preferred.
• Check Instructor experience preferred.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

• Moderate work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects.
• May require hand pulling and pushing of aircraft.
• May be exposed to one or more of the following elements, but not limited to: Heat, cold, rain, snow, ice, turbulence, storms, noise, dirt, chemicals, darkness - all of which may be extreme.
• Incumbent must be able to communicate with others.
• Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building frequently and off campus frequently.

Additional Information:

• Must pass a security check.
• Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff.
• We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.