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LIFT Academy

POSITION PURPOSE

Assists in leading Part 141 ground and flight instructors. Conducts stage checks, end of course checks, and provides ground instruction in accordance with Part 61 and 141, FAA regulations, Airmen’s Information Manual, advisory circulars, airport operations, and LIFT Academy policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

_To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions._

+ Educates instructors on LIFT Academy's policies, procedures, and flight training programs. Acts as a liaison between the flight operations and outside organizations.

+ Performs flight instructor, and check instructor duties authorized by the Federal Aviation Regulations, and as designated by the chief flight instructor in accordance with the approved Training Course Outline.

+ Accurately report student progress and maintain records. Helps facilitate student success, supporting the instructor group.

+ Audits student records, preforms student enrollments, and graduations as designated by the chief flight instructor.

+ Ensures that course standards, training requirements, and objectives are met by all flight instructors as required by the Training Course Outline.

+ Suggests and creates curriculum and courseware enhancements as needed. Additionally, assists with implementation and change management to support new curriculum.

+ Attends administrative, standardization, in-service training, and instructor development meetings as assigned.

+ Manages a team of flight instructors.

+ Screens, interviews, and recommends hiring potential employees. Coaches, motivates, supervises, and provides direction to team members. Appraises performance, gives feedback, takes corrective actions, and oversees staff training and development.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to perform this job. A review of these qualifications will be at the discretion of the hiring manager.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE.

+ Specialty training beyond high school in FAA and/or Airline Transport Pilot certificate.

+ FAA Certified Flight Instructor, Airplane Single Engine Land: Airplane Multi-Engine Land, Instrument

+ Must hold a current FAA First Class Medical Certificate

+ Must meet the minimum requirements for an ATP or RATP certificate.

+ Meet the current hiring minimum age and flight hours requirements set by the FAA and Company.

+ Must have full knowledge of all curriculums authorized to teach.

+ Knowledge of and the ability to apply effective instructional technique in the classroom and in flight.

+ Ability to teach and perform well in classroom setting. Computer skills are required.

+ Aircraft piloting skills, including familiarity with and ability to perform required flight maneuvers and procedures.

+ Knowledge of appropriate Federal Aviation Regulations and related administrative and operational procedures and requirements.

+ Strong customer service skills.

PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

+ G1000 experience is preferred.

+ 141 experience is preferred

+ Check instructor experience is preferred

REGULATORY

+ Must be able to pass an initial and on-going drug and alcohol testing program.

+ Must pass a Federal Background check.

+ _Private Pilot Certificate or Rating:_

+ _500 hours as pilot in command_

+ _1 year and 250 flight hours or 500 flight hours of flight training experience_

+ _Instrument Rating or Rating with Instrument Privileges:_

+ _50 hours of flight time under actual or simulated instrument conditions_

+ _500 hours as pilot in command_

+ _1 year and 125 flight hours or 200 flight hours of instrument flight instructor experience_

+ _Other Training Courses:_

+ _1,000 hours as pilot in command_

+ _1.5 years and 500 flight hours or 750 flight hours of flight training experience_

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

REASONING/PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

DECISION MAKING

Makes day to day decisions used to support strategic direction. Decisions often require some thought and are somewhat structured. Decisions tend to be short term and usually moderate cost.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

_The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job._

+ Able to stand at least 70% of the time.

+ Able to lift or move up to 25 pounds up to 35% of the time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

_The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job._

+ Potential need to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short-notice.

+ Ability to work well under pressure in fast-paced and noisy environment while exercising sound judgement at all times.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to travel up to 15% of the time, including overnight and weekend travel.

Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability and Veteran Accommodations

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.