Assistant Chief Flight InstructorEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Aircraft: N/ALocation: Prescott, AZNon-type rated
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About This Role
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Prescott campus is seeking an Assistant Chief Flight Instructor to manage approximately 20 flight instructors and 150-200 flight students. This leadership role focuses on ensuring training quality, safety compliance, and excellent student service within the Flight Department. Candidates must hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate and Flight Instructor Certificate with single-engine land and instrument privileges, plus a 2nd class medical certificate. The position offers comprehensive benefits including 15 days personal leave, 9+ paid holidays, 100% tuition coverage for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and an annual 6% retirement contribution with 4% matching, all in a vibrant aviation education environment in Prescott, Arizona.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide overall management for approximately 20 instructors and 150-200 flight students
- Ensure training quality and excellent student service
- Enforce training and safety standards, regulations, and procedures
- Maintain compliance with University and FAA policies and procedures
- Counsel students and instructors, resolve problems, and recommend disciplinary actions as needed
- Attend weekly Flight Training Manager meetings with Chief Flight Instructor
- Attend weekly Staff meetings with Department Chair
- Participate in daily Student Progress Briefings
- Review and adjust daily instructor schedules
- Ensure maximum utilization of instructor, aircraft, and flight training device resources
- Verify student eligibility for ground school sections
- Meet with students and families regarding training progress
- Participate in new hire instructor hiring process
- Conduct stage checks and end of course tests
- Conduct monthly Team meetings with assigned Instructor Pilots
What We Offer
15 days personal leave in first year9+ paid holidays including day after Thanksgiving and week between Christmas Eve and New Year's DayComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverageWellness programs with preventive care and fitness membershipsFlexible spending and health savings accounts100% tuition coverage for one undergraduate and one graduate degreeDiscounted tuition rates for spouse and dependent children up to age 26Annual 6% retirement plan contribution4% matching contribution to retirement plan with no vesting period
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Commercial Pilot Certificate
- Flight Instructor Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land privileges
- Flight Instructor Certificate with Instrument Airplane privileges
- Valid 2nd class medical certificate or higher
- Meet minimum requirements for Assistant Chief under 14 CFR part 141 (preferred)
- Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
- Analytical and technical skills with information systems expertise
About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is the world's largest aviation and aerospace university with vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ, plus a worldwide network across approximately 120 locations. For over 95 years, the institution has pioneered education in STEM fields, serving over 11,600 residential students and 19,200 students globally with cutting-edge programs in aviation, aerospace, business, engineering, and related disciplines.