What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty-Aviation position at Andrews University and Careers?
Under general direction of the Chief Flight Instructor, conducts quality flight instruction required in the professional pilot programs at Andrews University.
FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with single engine rating.
FAA Flight Instructor Certificate.
Hold a current 2nd class medical.
FAA Instrument Instructor and Multi-engine Instructor required.
Part 121, or Part 135 or equivalent military experience.
Flight Simulator support.
Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.
Teaching flight and ground school classes in the department's Part 141 flight program.
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 appropriate 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.
Pull aircraft in/out of hangar; help in tying down aircraft; fueling, assist in departmental activities; attend meetings; performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains FuelMaster in an administrative role.
Providing primary, advanced and multi-engine flight instruction in the department's aircraft.
Providing academic advising to current flight students.
Other academic and committee responsibilities as assigned.
Assists with the supervision of the student flight instructors.
Assists with the weekly supervision of all flight line activities.
Applicants must hold a Commercial Multi-engine/single-engine class Airplane certificate. An ATP is preferred.
At least 2 years of: PIC/SIC under Part 121, or PIC Part 135 or equivalent military experience is preferred.
Current, or previously held and eligible to renew Certified Flight Instructor, Instrument Instructor, and Multi-engine Instructor certificates (Equivalent US military experience will be considered).
Prior experience in FAA part 141 flight schools, turbine engine type ratings, mission or bush flying experience is highly desirable.
Technology proficient (MS Office, iPad, online scheduling).
Hold a current 2nd class medical.
At least 2 years of: PIC/SIC under Part 121, or PIC Part 135 or equivalent military experience is preferred
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
Must be able to perform basic aircraft line support functions including moving aircraft, fueling, and loading aircraft.
Must be able to get into and out of small single and multi-engine aircraft.
Capable of working in a dark or cramped work environment.
Qualifications summary
Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferredFAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with single engine rating.
FAA Flight Instructor Certificate.
Hold a current 2nd class medical.
FAA Instrument Instructor and Multi-engine Instructor required.
Part 121, or Part 135 or equivalent military experience.
Flight Simulator support.
Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.
Duties and responsibilities
Administration and oversight of the 141 flight program.Teaching flight and ground school classes in the department's Part 141 flight program.
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 appropriate 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.
Pull aircraft in/out of hangar; help in tying down aircraft; fueling, assist in departmental activities; attend meetings; performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains FuelMaster in an administrative role.
Providing primary, advanced and multi-engine flight instruction in the department's aircraft.
Providing academic advising to current flight students.
Other academic and committee responsibilities as assigned.
Supervisory responsibilities
Performs Supervisor Of Flight duties as needed.Assists with the supervision of the student flight instructors.
Assists with the weekly supervision of all flight line activities.
Qualifications
Successful applicants will possess at least a Bachelor’s degree. A Masters or PhD in aviation or a related field is preferred.Applicants must hold a Commercial Multi-engine/single-engine class Airplane certificate. An ATP is preferred.
At least 2 years of: PIC/SIC under Part 121, or PIC Part 135 or equivalent military experience is preferred.
Current, or previously held and eligible to renew Certified Flight Instructor, Instrument Instructor, and Multi-engine Instructor certificates (Equivalent US military experience will be considered).
Prior experience in FAA part 141 flight schools, turbine engine type ratings, mission or bush flying experience is highly desirable.
Technology proficient (MS Office, iPad, online scheduling).
Hold a current 2nd class medical.
Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.
Technical competencies
Applicants must hold a FAA Commercial Multi-engine/Single Engine land airplane license. An ATP is preferred.At least 2 years of: PIC/SIC under Part 121, or PIC Part 135 or equivalent military experience is preferred
Interpersonal interactions
Have good interpersonal/human relations skillsVerbal 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
Physical demands
Must be able to pass and maintain a FAA 2nd class physical.Must be able to perform basic aircraft line support functions including moving aircraft, fueling, and loading aircraft.
Must be able to get into and out of small single and multi-engine aircraft.
Capable of working in a dark or cramped work environment.
Work environment
Be able to work inside outside and in an aircraft in all weather conditions.