Assistant Chief Flight Instructor

TITLE: Apply Assistant Chief Flight Instructor College of Aviation and Aeronautical Science Department of Flight Science LOCATION: Longview DATE POSTED: 01-03-2025 REPORTS TO: Chief Flight Instructor SCHEDULE: This position is year-round except for scheduled vacation and paid holidays by the Faculty-Staff Handbook. Responsibilities are conducted primarily on weekdays but may include evening and weekend flights and attendance required at evening and weekend events. This staff position involves flight training conforming to best practices, including dual instruction, stage checks, participation in department meetings, supervision of flight instructors, and other responsibilities as assigned. POSITION DESCRIPTION: RESPONSIBILITIES Monitor quality of flight training through stage checks, flight instruction as assigned, and flight instructor supervision. This responsibility will include some Saturdays. Serve as a mentor for flight instructors as assigned. Maintain an understanding of current technologies applicable to the courses being taught. Provide leadership in the development and improvement of the flight training courses. Actively pursue relationships with students, faculty, and staff encouraging the accomplishment of the purpose and mission of LeTourneau University and the School of Aviation and Aeronautical Science. Participate in normal college activities related to a staff position, such as convocations, chapels, and graduation activities. QUALIFICATIONS: LeTourneau University seeks an enthusiastic and contagious Christian faith committed to Christian higher education that integrates Christian faith with learning . LeTourneau University operates a flight training program as part of its Aeronautical Science Bachelor’s Program under 14 CFR parts 141 and 61. Minimum professional qualifications are: B.S. degree in Aviation Commercial pilot airplane – single-engine land with instrument rating Certificated flight instructor airplane – single-engine land, instrument airplane Meets14 CFR Part 141 experience requirements for an assistant chief instructor for Private, Commercial single-engine, and Instrument certificates and ratings. Ability to work effectively in a team relationship with flight instructor staff and within the community of LeTourneau University Desirable professional qualifications and experience: Commercial pilot airplane – multi-engine land with instrument rating Certificated flight instructor airplane -- multi-engine land Significant tailwheel flight experience Airline Transport Pilot Certificate Experience creating leaders 121/135 experience Aerobatic or upset training experience FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic certificate SALARY: Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and other qualifications. LeTourneau University provides a significant benefit package, which includes medical and life insurance and contribution to a retirement program. DATE POSITION IS AVAILABLE: Immediately PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION OR NOMINATION: Applications will be reviewed in the order received and will continue until the position is filled. In accordance with applicable provisions of federal law, applicants for employment who are in agreement with the educational mission of LeTourneau University and applicants for admission to educational programs or activities are considered without discrimination on the basis of race, age, sex, handicapping condition, national origin or genetic information. Inquiries about this policy should be directed to the Director of Human Resources, View phone number on click.appcast.io. Applications are required and are available from or from the Business Office, LeTourneau University, 2100 Mobberly Avenue, Longview, TX. Send completed application, and a current resume to: LeTourneau University ATTN: Human Resources P.O. Box 7001 Longview, Texas 75607-7001 FAX View phone number on click.appcast.io E-mail address: View email address on click.appcast.io ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: LeTourneau University is the premier Christian polytechnic university in the nation where educators engage students to nurture Christian virtue, develop competency and ingenuity in their professional fields, integrate faith and work, and serve the local and global community. LETU is a Christ-centered, interdenominational institute of higher learning offering more than 85 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in arts and sciences, aviation, business & technology, communication, computer science, criminal justice, education, engineering, nursing, psychology & counseling and theology & vocation. LETU's 2,700 students represent nearly all 50 states, more than 30 foreign countries, and around 50 different denominational groups. LETU is consistently recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of "America's Best Colleges," and the engineering program is ranked nationally. LeTourneau University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone View phone number on click.appcast.io, at to award associate, baccalaureate and master's degrees. LeTourneau University's engineering and engineering technology programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission and the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io. The Carnegie Foundation classifies LeTourneau University as a Master's (Comprehensive) University II. The 162 acre main campus is located in Longview, Texas, a progressive hub city with an MSA of over 190,000, nestled among the beautiful pine-forested hills and lakes of East Texas. It is approximately 120 miles east of Dallas, Texas and 60 miles west of Shreveport, Louisiana. See for more information. 2100 S. Mobberly Ave Longview, TX 75602 Campus Map View phone number on click.appcast.io / View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr