Title

Assistant Chief Flight Instructor

Position Type

Fulltime Staff

Search Type

External - minimum 7 days

Department

25R000 - Justice, Safety & Military Science

Division

2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location

Richmond Campus

Driver Classification

University Driver

FLSA

Exempt

Schedule Type

Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week

Additional Schedule Details

Posted Salary Grade

Exempt - G23

Retirement

KTRS

Contact Person

Tim Holt

Job Summary/Basic Functions The Assistant Chief Flight Instructor assists in overseeing Private, Instrument, Commercial, Multi Engine, CFI/CFII/MEI certificates and ratings in the collegiate Part 141 program.

The Assistant Chief Flight

Instructor assists in the administration and oversight of flight operation and flight course portions of the aviation program. The incumbent must possess and maintain a strong working knowledge of all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) for Part 141 and will assist with all FAA related paperwork and documentation.

Minimum Qualifications Education

Bachelor's degree is required.

Experience

Two years of directly related experience.

Licensure & Certifications:

- Certified Flight Instructor CFI, CFII and MEI - Requirements of FAR Part 141 for Assistant Chief Flight Instructor - Possesses and can maintain a 2nd class medical certificate

Job Duties

40% - Assists as directed with all EKU Aviation flight training activities. - ()





30% - Monitors compliance with the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) in the training of students and the supervision of flight instructors. - ()

10% - Provides leadership and guidance for flight instructors. - ()

10% - Collects feedback to be used to review and update the flight training program and training materials. - ()

5% - Assists as directed with scheduling and dispatch activities related to flight students, instructors, and aircraft for flight training. - ()

5% - Supports the office functions by completing all other duties and special projects as assigned. - ()

Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source

Institutional

Open Until Filled: Special Instructions EEO Statement Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Chance employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Advertised

12 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close:

📌 Assistant Chief Flight Instructor (Richmond)
🏢 Eastern Kentucky University
📍 Richmond