Certified Flight Instructor

SUMMARY

The FAA Certificated Flight Instructor provides flight instruction and ground training to California Aeronautical University (CAU) Flight Students towards private pilot and commercial pilot certification, as well as instrument rating in accordance with CAU’s Part 141/61 courses and training syllabi, and fills all other training needs as assigned by the Chief Flight Instructor. The CFI is responsible to schedule flight students in school’s scheduling system, briefs and de-briefs the flight student; and accurately records completed training lessons. The CFI endorses students accurately and completely and processes weekly activity reports to include assigned student status to Assistant Chief Flight Instructor or Chief Flight Instructor, as applicable. The CFI follows all CAU rules and regulations, to include CAU Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Flight Information Files (FIF’s) and upholds the philosophy and mission of CAU while instilling a positive and progressive attitude in all employees and students alike.

Job Requirements

• Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with all local, state, accreditation and federal regulations
  • Ensure and maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Essential Duties
  • Conduct all duties and responsibilities ethically and professionally
  • Maintain the highest ethical and professional standards in education
  • Conduct all duties and responsibilities to achieve a win-win situation for students and the University
• Other Duties
  • Provides highest quality of training for CAU flight students abiding by pertinent ACS standards and internal standardization requirements
  • Treats students fairly and with respect and informs Assistant Chief Flight Instructor and Chief Flight Instructor of potential issues and conflicts arising through flight training or contact with CAU students
  • Assists with projects from departments as needed

Qualifications and Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Education and/or Experience: Flight instructor certificate required.
• Other Skills and Abilities:
  • Ability to interact in a pleasant and professional manner with employees and students with diverse backgrounds
  • Ability to work well under pressure, manage multiple priorities, set and meet deadlines, and manage unexpected situations
  • Computer knowledge with Windows and Apple IOS is required
• Skills:
  • Ability to read, analyze, and communicate with CAU students and personnel
  • Ability to teach in accordance with the FAA Fundamentals of Instruction as outlined in the FAA Aviation Instructor’s Handbook to Airman Certification standards and CAU internal Standard Operating Procedures
  • Ability to effectively present information to Flight Operations’ senior leadership
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties