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Job description
Posting Summary
College
College College Of Aviation
Executive Area
Executive Area Provost & VP Academic Affairs
Department
Department College of Aviation
Posting Number
Posting Number S1674P
Job Type
Job Type Full Time, Regular
Pay Type
Pay Grade
Pay Grade G
Campus Location
Campus Location WMU-Battle Creek - College of Aviation
Salary Range
Salary Range Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.
Number of Vacancies
Number of Vacancies Multiple
General Summary
Ensures standardization of flight instructors through maintaining documents, training profiles, and evaluation checks.
Major Duties
Assists in the development of standardization of new-hire and recurrent training of flight instructors.
Develops and maintains standardization practices and publications.
Conducts and documents evaluations of flight instructors and certifies their qualifications to provide flight instruction.
Audits instructional practices for University standards compliance and federal aviation requirements.
Provides ground and in-flight progress evaluations and occasional specialty flight instruction.
Assists in executing safety related initiatives for flight operations.
Participates in post-incident debriefs. Provides training and policy change recommendations as applicable.
Trains and evaluates staff, student, and temporary employees.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution, or a Bachelor’s degree in a non-related field from an accredited institution combined with relevant experience.
Three year’s relevant experience.
Supervisory or lead experience.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Aviation industry experience.
Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) pilot certification; Commercial Pilot, Airplane Single Engine Land ( ASEL ), Airplane Multi Engine Land ( AMEL ), Instrument Airplane.
Pilot and instrumental ratings for relevant aircraft
Must meet FAA physical and medical standards for flight licensure.
Hold at least an FAA 2nd class medical; and have dexterity to fly WMU primary aircraft trainers (single engine and multi engine) from both pilot positions and accommodate weight and balance for at least 70% of the student population with standard fuel loads. As a reference, considering the average weight of our students and our current fleet, flight instructors could weigh up to approximately 260lbs.
Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including evenings and weekends.
Additional Position Information
There are multiple openings for this position. By applying to this posting, applicants will be considered for each position. Applicants may receive multiple email communications.
A physical examination may be administered by the employer’s designated physician.
Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to:
Physical requirements and working conditions
Light work with some physical demands such as continuously lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds, but rarely moving more than 25 to 50 pounds.
Work is performed with exposure to any number of elements which may occasionally require some precautions such as safety glasses, protective clothing, ear protection, etc.
Must be available to provide instruction or serve as pilot-in-command outside of normal business hours.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution, or a Bachelor’s degree in a non-related field from an accredited institution combined with relevant experience? Yes
No
* Do you have three year’s relevant experience? Yes
No
* Do you have supervisory or lead experience? Yes
No
* Do you have strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills? Yes
No
* Do you have aviation industry experience? Yes
No
* Do you have Federal Aviation Administration pilot certification; Commercial Pilot, Airplane Single Engine Land, Airplane Multi Engine Land, Instrument Airplane? Yes
No
* Do you have Federal Aviation Administration instructor certification; Certified Flight Instructor, Airplane Single Engine, instrument Airplane? Yes
No
* Do you have pilot and instrumental ratings for relevant aircraft? Yes
No
* Do you meet FAA physical and medical standards for flight licensure? Yes
No
* Do you hold at least an FAA 2nd class medical; and have dexterity to fly WMU primary aircraft trainers (single engine and multi engine) from both pilot positions and accommodate weight and balance for at least 70% of the student population with standard fuel loads?As a reference, considering the average weight of our students and our current fleet, flight instructors could weigh up to approximately 260lbs. Yes
No
* Do you have the ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including evenings and weekends? Yes
No
WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Protected veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
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Worksite address
battle creek, MI, 49014, US
Who can apply
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