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Assistant Chief Flight Instructor

🇺🇸 Columbus, Ohio 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $56K - $73K 💻 Teaching 🗓️ September 30th, 2026
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Edtech.com's Summary

Ohio State University is hiring an Assistant Chief Flight Instructor to help lead flight education within the College of Engineering's University Airport. The role assists the Chief Flight Instructor with administering the flight school under FAA Part 141 regulations, supervising the instructor team, and developing and monitoring flight safety programs. The assistant chief also teaches in the aircraft and the classroom, and conducts the checks and flight tests that move students toward completion.

Highlights
  • Fulfill FAA Part 141 Assistant Chief Flight Instructor duties in support of the Chief Flight Instructor.
  • Supervise flight instructors and standardize their oral and practical checks initially and annually.
  • Develop and monitor flight safety programs.
  • Provide flight and classroom instruction, and conduct stage checks, progress checks, and final flight tests.
  • Assure instruction quality and student progress through exams and check-rides.
  • Coordinate and schedule personnel and aircraft.
  • Stay on call for emergencies during all flight school operating hours, on an alternating schedule with other assistant chief and chief flight instructors.
  • Hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, plus 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Meet FAA Part 141 Assistant Chief Flight Instructor qualifications, with instructional activity in the past 24 months and experience at a Part 141 certified flight school.
  • Target hiring range of $55,700 - $72,700 with benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and a state retirement plan.

Assistant Chief Flight Instructor Full Description

Job Title:
Assistant Chief Flight Instructor
Department:
Engineering | University Airport

This position performs the duties and responsibilities of FAA Assistant Chief Flight Instructor as required by FAA Regulations Part 141; assists Chief Flight Instructor in administration of Flight Education; supervises Flight Instructors; develops and monitors flight safety programs; provides flight and classroom instruction; conducts stage checks, progress checks and final flight tests; provides Flight Instructor initial and annual standardization of oral and practical checks; assures instruction quality and student progress/completion, including exams and check-rides; provides flight and classroom instruction; coordinates and schedules personnel and aircraft;
Additional Information:
This position must be on call for emergencies for all operational hours of the Flight School; will have alternating schedule with other Assistant Chief and Chief Flight Instructors;

Qualifications:
Education:
Required:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Required: Meets qualifications for FAA Part 141 Assistant Chief Flight Instructor; instructional activity within the previous 24 months and experience with a flight school certified through 14 FR Part 141
Experience:
Required: 3 years of relevant experience required

The target hiring range for this job profile is $55,700 - $72,700. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limit to, education, years of experience, internal equity, etc.

Location:
Hangar 5 (0235)
Position Type:
Regular
Scheduled Hours:
40
Shift:
First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Starting day one: Comprehensive benefits.
Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you, including:
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
  • Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
  • State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.