Chief Flight instructor

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for all flight training activities, ensuring a consistently high standard of instruction, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead, coach, and evaluate flight instructors, including initial proficiency checks and annual recurrent proficiency checks in accordance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).
• Conduct required stage checks and final tests and certify training records, graduation certificates, test reports, and student recommendations.
• Monitor student performance and progression, identify training gaps, and partner with instructors to ensure students receive the support necessary to successfully complete the program.
• Oversee the coordination of students, instructors, aircraft, and other resources to support efficient and effective flight training operations.
• Maintain compliance with applicable FAA and Part 141 requirements and ensure training records, programs, and practices meet regulatory standards.
• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory, procedural, and industry developments and incorporate changes into training programs as appropriate.
• Continuously evaluate and improve flight training programs, curricula, procedures, and instructional materials to ensure they remain current, effective, and scalable.
• Establish clear performance expectations for instructors and provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and development.
• Lead regular instructor and training team meetings to promote communication, consistency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with FAA personnel, airport officials, internal aviation leaders, and other key stakeholders.
• Serve as a visible and accessible leader for instructors and students, fostering a culture of safety, professionalism, teamwork, and operational excellence.
• Support broader TransMedics aviation initiatives and perform other responsibilities as needed to advance the organization's mission.

Qualifications

• Must meet the eligibility requirements for Chief Instructor under FAR 141.35 as applicable.
• Significant flight instruction experience within a Part 141 flight training environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading flight instructors and overseeing a structured flight training program.
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations, flight training standards, safety practices, and training program administration.
• Prioritized experience evaluating instructor and student performance and maintaining high and consistent training standards.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment where safety, quality, and execution are critical.
• Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with instructors, students, aviation leadership, regulators, and other stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience serving as a Chief Instructor, Assistant Chief Instructor, or senior training leader within a Part 141 program.
• Experience managing an accelerated training, academy, or similarly complex flight training program.
• Experience scaling or improving flight training programs, instructor standards, curricula, or training operations.

Benefits

• Medical with Health Reimbursement Account through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MA
• Dental
• Vision Healthcare
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 401K Plan
• Pet insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Pay

The expected base salary range for this role is $83,700.00 – $119,250.00, which represents the company’s current good-faith estimate of compensation for this position. Actual salary will depend on factors such as, but not limited to, candidate experience, qualifications, skills, and the specific work location.

Schedule

This role may also be eligible for bonuses, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off, and wellness resources).