Check Airman/Flight Instructor

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For assistance, please contact the recruitment team at 970-378-3720.

Minimum Hiring Annual Salary

$76,585.00

Maximum Hiring Annual Salary

$82,712.00

To attain the maximum annual salary, employee must meet all minimum qualifications plus:

• 5 (five) years of additional applicable work experience and/or degrees higher than minimum qualification degree. Degrees higher than the minimum qualification degree can be used in combination with additional work experience.
• A combination of related education, on-the-job work experience, certifications and/or licenses that results in a candidate successfully meeting the minimum qualifications of the position, may be considered.
  
  

The stated salary amounts are not guaranteed in the event employment ends with Aims during any fiscal year.

Included with Aims Full-time Employment is a generous package of Benefits, most are listed below:

• Benefits are effective immediately
• 100% employer provided medical & dental coverage employees (employee only option)
• 85% employer provided medical & dental coverage for employee's spouse and/or family
• Voluntary vision insurance
• Staff Annual Leave (minimum accrual of 15 days) & Sick (minimum accrual of 12 days)
• 17 paid holidays and 3 personal days each year
• Summer schedule: 4-day work week - Fridays Off
• Employer paid long-term disability and life insurance premiums
• Tuition waiver & reimbursement for employees
• Tuition waiver for dependents
• PERA employer (see www.copera.org for comprehensive benefits)
• Additional supplemental benefits & retirement programs available
• Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee & one guest
• Free parking on all campuses
  
  

Job Description

Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values and a culture of innovation and care. The College embraces and seeks to hire individuals who want to be a part of this environment and have the skill sets necessary to be successful in this position.

The FAA-approved Check Instructor position ensures the viability of flight training by providing the required qualifications to teach primary and advanced aviation students per the Aims FAR 14 CFR Part 141 certificate and conduct FAA required stage checks to test student progress. This position provides the stability and expertise necessary for consistent, high-quality, and safe flight instruction in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations, as well as performing other job duties essential to maintaining the program and its 14 CFR 141 operation; this includes but is not limited to auditing student flight training records to verify Federal Aviation Regulation compliance. This person will also be required to drive a company vehicle to tow airplanes.

FAA Compliance Duties

• Work directly with and assist the Assistant and Chief Flight Instructors
• Audit student records to ensure that all minimum flight times have been met, including all total time, solo time, cross-country, and night flight time
• Conduct 12-month recurrent proficiency checks as required by the FAA
• Ensure compliance with all required records
  
  

Certified Flight Instructor Duties

• Perform Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) responsibilities and duties on an as needed basis including one-on-one flight instruction to students in aircraft; preflight briefings and post-flight debriefings
• Determine when students are ready for testing, then authorize and supervise first solo flight; supervising all levels of training
• Ensure that all training and flight activities are performed in a safe and secure manner per Federal Aviation Regulations
  
  

Check Instructor Duties

• Examine students through oral and flight testing to determine if they meet the standards set forth by the FAA
• Working weekends as needed to provide full AFTC functions
• Tow airplanes using a company vehicle, perform classroom instruction as assigned, and Check Instructor duties as assigned
• Participate in company related manual, curriculum, and training material creation and revision using typical office computer software and flight management software
  
  

Other Duties As Assigned

• Serve as a mentor to students and new instructors.
• Assist with instructor interviews, training, quality, and general oversight;
• Participate in special event days;
• Attend departmental meetings, FAA inspections, FSDO meetings, and FAA Safety Team meetings
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• One (1) year as a flight instructor.
• Current FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate Airplane Single-Engine Land.
• 300 hours as a flight instructor.
• Meet recent pilot-in-command flight experience as per 14 CFR 61.56 (c) and 14 CFR 61.57 (a) and (c).
• Certified Flight Instructor -Airplane Single-Engine Land.
• Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument Airplane.
• Six (6) months as a flight instructor of a 141 flight school or equivalent.
• Hold a current FAA First, Second, Third class Medical, and/or hold a current FAA BasicMed Certificate.
• This position requires the use of a company vehicle for business travel. The selected candidate must successfully pass an MVR and be insurable under Aims insurance.
  
  

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Current FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate Airplane Single-Engine Land.
• Certified Flight Instructor -Airplane Single-Engine Land.
• Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument Airplane.
• Current FAA First, Second, Third class Medical, and/or current FAA BasicMed Certificate.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year as a flight instructor of a 141 flight school or equivalent.
• Airline Transport Pilot or FAA Commercial Pilot – Multi-Engine Land
• Certified Flight Instructor – Multi-Engine Land.
• Ability to obtain CTE credentialing.
• Check Instructor experience
  
  

All Applicants

• Compare your previous work experience to the job duties listed on the job positing under job description. Enter the job duties you have performed under the "Work Experience" section on your job application. We evaluate your experience based on this information.
• Please make sure you state whether work experience (aka work history) is part time or full time employment by listing the average number of hours worked per week. This information is used to determine your new annual salary.
• Be sure to upload all the required documents listed at the above in "Additional Job Description" section. This can be uploaded as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section. If there are missing documents, your incomplete application will not be considered. Per the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, you may redact information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
  
  

For information on our hiring practices, please visit our resource page: https://www.aims.edu/departments/human-resources/hiring-process.

Aims Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or veteran's status. All application materials must be submitted by the closing date posted and become the property of Aims Community College. The screening committee will select finalists for interviews. The goal of Aims Community College is to enhance the diversity present in the district we serve. To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, if hired, you will be required to provide documents within three (3) business days of hire date to show your identity and your authorization to work. This law applies to all persons hired.

Screening/Selection

To be considered, please provide a thorough and complete application. Initial screening will be conducted by a committee based on completed application materials.

Employees in these positions may be asked to participate in temporary assignments lasting less than nine (9) months (such as curriculum development, short term projects, meetings and substitute duties) which could amount to additional temporary pay.

Upon hire, all positions at Aims Community College require a criminal background check and may require industry specific screenings such as an MVR, physical and/or drug screen. Keep in mind, a conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being employed. The nature of a conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.