Assistant Chief, Flight Training Manager

Job Description

The Opportunity: 

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott, Arizona campus is hiring a Flight Training Manager to support the Flight Department. Embry-Riddle's Prescott Campus is respected worldwide for cutting-edge instruction and training for tomorrow’s aviation, aerospace, security and intelligence leaders. Embry-Riddle's Prescott Campus is respected worldwide for cutting-edge instruction and training for tomorrow’s aviation, aerospace, security, and intelligence leaders. Prescott is a mile-high city and its climate reflects seasonable weather excellent for flying. Daytime averages are 80°F in the summer and 45°F in the winter. At 5,000 ft. above sea level, it boasts a mild climate, clean air, pristine wilderness areas, and nearby national forests. The university is a small, private, residential university in the mountains of Arizona with approximately 3,500 students. Staff/faculty/student interaction is highly valued and is a central theme of our campus. It is located 100 miles north of Phoenix and 120 miles south of the Grand Canyon.

Job Duties:

• Provide overall management for approximately 20 instructors and 150 to 200 flight students. Responsible for overall training quality and providing excellent student service.
• Ensure proper conduct and enforcement of effective training and safety standards, regulations, and procedures as established.
• Maintain and ensure compliance with current University and FAA policies and procedures.
• Assist, counsel, and resolve problems and, as needed, make recommendations for disciplinary action of all students and instructors designated to your supervision.
• Attend weekly Flight Training Manager meetings with Chief Flight Instructor.
• Attend weekly Staff meetings with Department Chair.
• Prepare for and attend daily Student Progress Briefings with Chief Flight Instructor and Department Chair.
• Prepare for and conduct monthly Team meetings with assigned Instructor Pilots.
• Review and adjust as needed the daily instructor schedule.
• Ensure maximum utilization of instructor, aircraft, and flight training device resources.
• Ensure assigned students are scheduled to meet their required activities.
• Verify student eligibility at the beginning of each assigned ground school section.
• Meet with Students/Family regarding training progress.
• Participate in New Hire instructor hiring process as requested by Chief Flight Instructor.
• Conduct stage checks and end-of-course tests as assigned.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Chief Flight Instructor.

ERAU benefits include:

• Retirement Plan - ERAU offers immediate vesting and provides a 6% gift and will match up to 4% of employee contributions

• Two BC/BS health plans – PPO and high deductible plan with a health savings account

• Tuition waivers for employees, spouses, and dependent children

• Use of various campus services: fitness center, library, mailroom and enjoy observation flights

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: 

At Embry-Riddle, we take pride in our position as the world's largest and most comprehensive university dedicated to aviation and aerospace. Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, our esteemed residential campuses offer a prestigious educational experience. However, our commitment to education knows no borders as our Worldwide campus expands our reach globally, providing a world-class education online and at approximately 110 locations across the United States, Asia, Europe, and Central and South America. This breadth of reach ensures that students can access our exceptional programs without geographical limitations. 

With a history spanning nearly a century, we have continually adapted to the dynamic needs of the industries we support. In the Academic Year 2022-23, we welcomed over 11,100 students to our residential campuses and over 19,000 students at our worldwide campus.

Join our global community and embark on a journey of academic excellence and limitless possibilities. Employees working more than 30 hours a week can enjoy medical, dental and vision benefits, an amazing retirement plan with immediate vesting that includes a 6% gift and up to 4% match, free tuition for employees and their immediate family members, and a generous personal leave program. To find out more about our benefits and why ERAU has been named a “Great College to Work For” for 13 consecutive years, visit our careers page.

Embry-Riddle is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity. Embry-Riddle is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We continually strive to recognize, respect, and celebrate differences and cultural identities among individuals as we recruit, support, and embrace our diverse community. We work to provide a safe and inclusive environment and to create a climate free of discrimination where cultural competency is fostered through leadership, integrity, care, and respect.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Must hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate and a Flight Instructor Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land and Instrument Airplane privileges.
• Must hold at least a 2nd class medical certificate.
• Meet the minimum requirements for Assistant Chief under 14 CFR part 141. (Preferred)

Required skills, knowledge, abilities:

Analytical skills with an in depth knowledge of information systems and technical expertise with Microsoft operating systems, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook/email, and Internet end-user applications