Chief Flight Instructor

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Killeen-Central Campus
Job Type: Full-Time Salaried
Job Number: 202500306
Division: Workforce Career Technology
Department: Aviation Science
Opening Date: 09/08/2026
Closing Date: 9/30/2026 5:30 PM Central


Summary of Position
This is a full-time positiondirectly responsibleto the Department Chair. The primary duties and responsibilities include providing instruction necessary for students to obtain applicable pilot certificates and ratings; providing counseling, guidance, and academic support to students as needed; and conducting stage checks in accordance with the College's FAA-approved Part 141 training program. The position also serves as the primary liaison between Central Texas College (CTC) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree from a nationally, regionally or identified at the state level accredited institution of higher education. Degree in Aviation or related field preferred. Master's degree or 18 graduate hours in Aviation highly preferred.
Commercial AMEL and Multiengine Instructor preferred.

• Hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate and a current Flight Instructor Certificate with the appropriate aircraft category and class ratings and applicable instrument rating.
• Minimum of 2,000 hours of Pilot-in-Command (PIC) flight time .
• Flight training experience as a Certified Flight Instructor consisting of at least 3 years and a total of 1,000 hours of flight training experience; or 1,500 hours of flight training experience .
• At least 100 hours of flight time under actual or simulated instrument conditions .
• Instrument flight training experience as a Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument (CFII) consisting of at least 2 years and a total of 250 hours of instrument flight training experience; or 400 hours of instrument flight training experience .
• Must have a current Flight Review in accordance with 14 CFR § 61.56 .
• Must meet the instrument recent flight experience requirements of 14 CFR § 61.57(c) .
• Classroom teaching experience and administrative or managerial experience highly desirable.

Knowledge Skills and Ability

• Must meet all requirements for a?FAR?Part 141 Chief Instructor position required for Private Pilot ASEL, Instrument ASEL, and Commercial Pilot ASEL.
• Must be able to retain Basic Med, or an?FAA?Third Class or higher Medical Certificate
• Classroom instruction experience experience highly desirable.
• Knowledge of? FAA?Part 141 approved Flight School operations highly preferred.
• Knowledge of and post participation in student extra-curricular activities highly desirable.

Essential Functions

• Provide individual flight instruction for primary through advanced flight courses according to?FAA?training standards. Supervision of all instructional activity.
• Conduct stage checks prescribed for each flight course.
• Oversees the Flight Operations Assistant
• Responsible for managing pilot school documentation and academic records, ensuring compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations and Central Texas College policies and directives.
• Certify training folders. Completion of all administrative functions including daily flight records, periodic reports, inventories, syllabi's, etc.
• Provide counseling for students and take disciplinary action when necessary.
• Maintain security of building and equipment.
• Coordinate with Airport Personnel on operational and safety issues.
• Coordinates with the Federal Aviation Administrator's Flight Standards District Office on any matters affecting program certification and regulatory compliance.
• Other duties as assigned by The Department Chair.

Upon hiring, the applicant must successfully complete the?Chief Instructor knowledge test and proficiency test required by 14 CFR § 141.35.
EEO Statement

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We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Full-time employees participate in the Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS). To learn more details, visit our benefits page
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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Aviation or related field?

• Yes
• No

02


Are you a Veteran of the US Armed Forces? (Must upload DD214 to application you are submitting)

• Yes
• No

03


Do you have a current Flight Review in accordance with 14 CFR § 61.56?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you have a minimum of 2,000 hours of Pilot-in-Command (PIC) flight time?

• No
• Yes

05


Do you have flight training experience as a Certified Flight Instructor consisting of at least 3 years and a total of 1,000 hours of flight training experience; or 1,500 hours of flight training experience?

• No
• Yes

06


Do you have flight training experience as a Certified Flight Instructor consisting of at least 3 years and a total of 1,000 hours of flight training experience; or 1,500 hours of flight training experience?

• No
• Yes

07


Do you have a Master's degree or 18 graduate hours in Aviation?

• Yes
• No

08


Do you hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate and a current Flight Instructor Certificate with the appropriate aircraft category and class ratings and applicable instrument rating?

• No
• Yes

09


Do you have at least 100 hours of flight time under actual or simulated instrument conditions?

• No
• Yes

10


Do you have classroom teaching experience and administrative or managerial experience?

• No
• Yes

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