Flight Instructor

The Liberty University School of Aeronautics is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Flight Instructor to join our team. As a Full-Time Flight Instructor, you will be responsible for providing flight, simulator, and ground instruction to students in accordance with Liberty University and FAA regulations and procedures.

• Train and mentor students in accordance with the Liberty University School of Aeronautics Flight Operations Manual (FOM).
• Perform flight instructor duties as authorized by the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR's) in accordance with the Liberty University School of Aeronautics approved Training Course Outline (TCO).
• Ensure students are scheduled for the correct lesson in the correct aircraft and that each procedure is done according to the FOM.
• Ensure all students understand and practice all aspects of the Liberty University Safety Program as outlined in the FOM.
• Ensure satisfactory progress through the training course of each student.
• Accurately maintain all appropriate records, including student training in ETA, student logbook records, and a record of sign-offs.
• Initiate stage checks and requests for assigned students.
• Responsible for timely course completion of all flight students assigned, including completion of required paperwork and assignment of final course grade.
• Monitor the maintenance condition of the training aircraft and inform dispatch of any aircraft maintenance discrepancy issues immediately.
• Recommend curriculum and course improvements when appropriate and develop new curriculum or course improvements as assigned.
• File safety reports as necessary on any observed safety violations or potential situations that may affect the safety of operations.
• Keep your direct supervisor aware of your whereabouts during working hours and work out schedule adjustments as needed.
• Keep current with continuing education by attending weekly operations meetings, special training and standardization meetings when scheduled, other in-service training and instructor development meetings as assigned.
• Assist the Executive Director of Flight Operations with special projects.

• FAA CFI, CFII certifications required.
• 4-year college degree required.
• MEI, ATP certifications preferred.