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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Apply by
- Dec 2, 2026
- Posting language
- English
Job summary
Assist with oversight of collegiate Part 141 flight training, flight operations, and flight-course activities, including FAA documentation and regulatory compliance. Guide flight instructors, help improve training programs and materials, and support scheduling and dispatch for students, instructors, and aircraft.
Job details
497674 Richmond Campus College of Justice, Safety & Military Science Fulltime Staff frame-loader#lazyLoad clinch:authenticated@document->frame-loader#reload" id="6aac7fde6cd33ec8d252817d8edb51ad_favourites"> Title: Assistant Chief Flight Instructor Position Type: Fulltime Staff Search Type: External - minimum 7 days Department: 25R000 - Justice, Safety & Military Science Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs Position Location: Richmond Campus Driver Classification: University Driver FLSA: Exempt Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more) Hours Per Week Additional Schedule Details: Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - G23 Retirement: KTRS Contact Person: Tim Holt Job Summary/Basic Functions The Assistant Chief Flight Instructor assists in overseeing Private, Instrument, Commercial, Multi Engine, CFI/CFII/MEI certificates and ratings in the collegiate Part 141 program. The Assistant Chief Flight Instructor assists in the administration and oversight of flight operation and flight course portions of the aviation program. The incumbent must possess and maintain a strong working knowledge of all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) for Part 141 and will assist with all FAA related paperwork and documentation. Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree is required. Experience: Two years of directly related experience. Licensure & Certifications: - Certified Flight Instructor CFI, CFII and MEI - Requirements of FAR Part 141 for Assistant Chief Flight Instructor - Possesses and can maintain a 2nd class medical certificate Preferred Qualifications Job Duties: 40% - Assists as directed with all EKU Aviation flight training activities. - () 30% - Monitors compliance with the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) in the training of students and the supervision of flight instructors. - () 10% - Provides leadership and guidance for flight instructors. - () 10% - Collects feedback to be used to review and update the flight training program and training materials. - () 5% - Assists as directed with scheduling and dispatch activities related to flight students, instructors, and aircraft for flight training. - () 5% - Supports the office functions by completing all other duties and special projects as assigned. - () Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Funding Source: Institutional Open Until Filled Special Instructions: EEO Statement Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice. Background Check Statement Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
What you’ll do
Assist with oversight of collegiate Part 141 flight training, flight operations, and flight-course activities, including FAA documentation and regulatory compliance. Guide flight instructors, help improve training programs and materials, and support scheduling and dispatch for students, instructors, and aircraft.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree and two years of directly related experience are required. Applicants must hold CFI, CFII, and MEI certifications, meet FAR Part 141 requirements for an Assistant Chief Flight Instructor, and be able to maintain a second-class medical certificate.
Listed skills
- Training · Preferred
- scheduling · Preferred
- Documentation · Preferred
- materials · Preferred
- safety · Preferred
- staff · Preferred
- Compliance · Preferred
- Leadership · Preferred
- Supervision · Preferred
- Time · Preferred
- Organization · Preferred
- Attention to detail · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Flight Instruction
- Part 141 Flight Training
- Federal Aviation Regulations Compliance
- Flight Operations Oversight
- Aviation Program Administration
- Flight Instructor Leadership
- Training Program Review
- Training Materials Development
- Flight Scheduling
- Aircraft Dispatch
Job areas
- Education
- Transportation
- Management & Leadership
- Security & Safety
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