Chief Flight Instructor - Rotor Wing

Job Overview

The University of Dubuque is a growing faith based University that is seeking a Chief Flight Instructor - Rotor Wing. The University of Dubuque offers a competitive wage and an excellent benefits package including tuition remission, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, and a retirement match.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all rotor-wing flight training activities for the Flight Operations program
• Mentor and supervise Assistant Chief and additional Flight Instructors
• Principle point-of-contact to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), local Air Traffic Control facility, airfield operations for the University of Dubuque
• Ensure compliance with Title 14 CFR applicable to flight training, other regulatory policies and the SMS. Manages all flight training activities and Training Course Outlines (TCO)
• Ensure compliance with record keeping related to flight training, maintenance of a flight standardization program and end-of-course evaluations
• Coordinate with the Aviation Safety Manager on all safety and security related concerns
• Participate in the strategic plans for recruiting students for the program and participates in recruiting events
• Work with other university staff
• Any other duties as assigned in the advancement of the UD and aviation department Mission
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the University's Mission

Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft business and 365 software
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to take the initiative and follow through with tasks individually and as a group
• Ability to work with a diverse group of students and staff
• Ability to work in an office environment
• Ability to speak in front of a group

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Two or more years flight experience in the Aviation Industry
• Two year of Flight Instructing Experience
• CFII

To apply with a growing faith based University for the Chief Flight Instructor - Rotor Wing position, please submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and UD employment application, located on our website, to HR@dbq.edu or to the Director of Human Resources, at the University of Dubuque, 2000 University Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001.

Affirmation Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding the Jeanne Clery Act, please go to https://www.dbq.edu/SafetySecurity/JeanneCleryAct/