QUALIFICATIONS:

FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with an Airplane Single Engine Land Rating.
FAA Certified Flight Instructor Certificate with an Airplane Single Engine Land Rating.
FAA Certified Flight Instructor Instrument Certificate.
Current FAA Second Class Medical Certificate.
FAA Multiengine Instructor Certificate preferred.
FAA A&P Certificate preferred
Must have excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
Must have basic computer knowledge as appropriate for training, scheduling, and record keeping.
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
Instructional experience desired.
Ability to have a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, nights, and weekend hours.

REPORTS TO: Aviation Department Supervisor, Dean of Academics, Vice President

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Promote safe day-to-day operations, including flight operations and airport security.
Provide instruction in all relevant aviation courses as listed on program course outline.
Schedule and update any assigned students to provide satisfactory progress through course materials and inform supervisor of any delays in training.
Train students to be proficient and safe pilots; as well prepare them for FAA Check Rides.
Schedule students for flight and ground lessons, briefing and debriefing as appropriate during those lessons.
Assist the Chief Flight Instructor in managing airplanes including database updates, tracking aircraft total time, etc.
Accurately maintain all appropriate records, including student training records and logbooks and tracking aircraft maintenance records.
Attend company sponsored aviation events such as seminars, symposiums, open houses, air shows, and recruiting events as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Hourly rate set by the Watertown School Board. The 2024-2025 hourly instructor rates: