Instructor - Chief Flight Instructor

College: SOWELA

Department: Workforce Development

Sub department:

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Faculty 12 month

Salary:

Duties and Responsibilities: • Daily management of 14 CFR Part 61 and 141 operations and compliance with all applicable FAA and LCTCS regulations.

• Conduct student stage checks, progress checks, and end-of-course evaluations as required by the Training Course Outlines (TCOs).
• Provide high-quality ground and flight instruction to students under both 14 CFR Part 141 and Part 61 training programs.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate flight instructors to ensure standardized training delivery and professional development.
• Maintain accurate and timely training records in compliance with FAA and institutional documentation requirements.
• Coordinate flight training schedules and ensure efficient aircraft and instructor utilization.
• Assist with Safety Management System (SMS) oversight, safety briefings, and program audits.
• Participate in curriculum review, instructional improvement, and integration of emerging aviation technology.
• Support recruitment, outreach, and industry partnership efforts to expand the aviation program's impact in Southwest Louisiana.
• Promote a culture of safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement across all training activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education: • Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Aeronautics, or related field.

Required Experience: • Minimum of:

o 1000 hours of pilot in command.

o Flight training experience either as a CFI or military pilot consisting of:

• 1.5 years and a total of 500 flight hours; or
• 750 flight hours.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Pass a knowledge test on teaching methods, Aeronautical Information Manual, provisions of 14 CFR Part 61, 91, and 141, and Private, Instrument, Commercial, CFI and CFII standards and proficiency on the flight procedures and maneuvers.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• The Assistant Chief Flight Instructor will split time between office, classroom, and flight line environments. Duties may require occasional evening or weekend work and flexibility based on flight operations, weather, and student scheduling. The position involves exposure to typical aviation conditions, including aircraft noise and outdoor weather variations.

Required Licenses or Certifications: • Private Pilot

• Instrument
• Commercial
• Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
• Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument (CFII)
• Current FAA Second-Class Medical Certificate.

Preferred Education: • Master's degree in Aviation, Education, or related discipline preferred.

Preferred Experience: • FAA Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI) rating.

• Experience teaching in a collegiate or structured flight training program.
• Prior experience supervising or standardizing flight instructors.
• Familiarity with flight scheduling and recordkeeping systems (e.g., Flight Schedule Pro, Talon, ETA, or similar).

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, SOWELA has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. SOWELA is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. SOWELA is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.