Job Description

Job Description

This position provides the Center for Advanced Aviation (CAA), Professional Pilot Airplane and Helicopter programs, with tutoring, classroom assistance, student training, testing, record keeping, safety, security and technical support for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified programs.  The incumbent will serve as a Certified Flight Instructor, Chief and / or Assistant Chief Pilot (as required by FAA 141 Certification), and is responsible for direct, one to one flight instruction and leading students through:  FAA required stage checks, preparation for end of course tests and proficiency checks.  The CLA will be present and provide guidance to students during all pre-flight, in-flight and post-flight inspections and during all student flights.  As required by the FAA, the CLA will be available by phone, radio, or other electronic means, when student flight training occurs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Post Secondary or industry certificate/diploma/degree or relevant licensure as a FAA 141 Certified Flight Instructor, Assistant Chief Instructor or a Multi Engine Instructor

• One year of teaching and/or tutoring as a Certified Flight Instructor of initial Certified Flight Instructor Candidates

OR

• 4 years of work experience as a FAA 141 Certified Flight Instructor, Assist Chief Instructor, or a Multi Engine Instructor where no industry standard. 

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualification 

• Hold a commercial pilot or airline transport pilot certificate and a current flight instructor certificate. The certificates must contain the appropriate aircraft category, class, and instrument ratings if required for the category and class of aircraft used;

• Flight training experience as a certified flight instructor, as a commercial or military pilot training program, or a combination thereof that must include:

  • 1 year and a total of 250 flight hours; or

• 500 flight hours.

• The flight instructor instrument rating or rating with instrument privileges must include:

• At least 50 hours of flight time under actual or simulated instrument conditions;

  • At least 500 hours as pilot in command;

• Instrument flight instructor experience, acquired as either a certificated flight instructor-instrument or an instructor in a military pilot flight training program,

  • 1 year and a total of 125 flight hours; or

  • 200 flight hours;

• For a course of training other than one leading to the issuance of a recreational or private pilot certificate or rating, or an instrument rating or a rating with instrument privileges, an assistant chief instructor must have:

• At least 1,000 hours as pilot in command; and

• Flight training experience, acquired as either a certificated flight instructor or an instructor in a military pilot flight training program, or a combination thereof, consisting of at least 11⁄2 years and a total of 500 flight hours; or 750 flight hours.

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Work Shift:  Varies dependent on Course Schedule.

Telework: No

About

Lake Superior College is an Equal Opportunity employer and educator deeply committed to fostering the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We unequivocally prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. 

As an affirmative action employer, we proactively seek to cultivate a diverse and talented workforce. We sincerely encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, racial and ethnic historically underrepresented groups, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Our commitment to affirmative action is integral to creating a workplace that values and leverages the unique perspectives and contributions of every employee. LSC actively seeks to attract and retain a diverse faculty and staff who represent the richness of our institution and the broader community we serve by fostering their development and recognizing their contributions. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive culture where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered. 

About Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, System Office

With its 31 institutions, including 24 two-year colleges and seven state universities, the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system is the largest single provider of higher education in the state of Minnesota. The colleges and universities operate 54 campuses in 47 Minnesota communities and serve about 250,000 students in credit-based courses. Overall, the system produces about 33,500 graduates each year. In addition to credit-based courses, the system offers customized training programs that serve about 153,200 employees from 6,000 Minnesota businesses each year. The law creating the system was passed by the Minnesota Legislature in 1991 and went into effect July 1, 1995. The law merged the state's community colleges, technical colleges and state universities into one system. The system is separate from the University of Minnesota.

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