Assistant Chief Pilot Instructor

Do you have a desire to work in an environment where you are helping others and changing lives? As an Instructor at TSTC, you can help improve the quality of many lives by sharing your experience and skills with our students.

No prior experience as an instructor? No problem. We'll place you in a program that will introduce you to our curriculum and instructional methods that accommodate our students' learning styles-we're here to ensure your success. Chat with one of our recruiters about what TSTC can do to help in your transition by emailing us at talentsourcing@tstc.edu.

What We Offer You:

• More than just a job but the start of a rewarding and fulfilling career

• Supportive environment where employee growth and success are promoted and celebrated

• Paid vacation, sick time & paid holidays, including an extended holiday break

• You will enjoy the stability of the State of Texas' comprehensive health and retirement benefits, competitive wages, State of Texas employee discounts, and much, much more. Follow the links below for additional details:

TSTC Benefits

TSTC Retirement Plans

Employee Discount Program

Essential Functions

• Employee will demonstrate TSTC Core values of Excellence, Accountability, Service and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders, customers, students and members of the community.
• Assists the Chief Pilot with certification of training records, graduation certificates, stage and final test reports, and student recommendations; conducts or assigns each stage and/or final test given to students; assigns and reports grades for all flight courses. Records and manages data in an electronic database (currently Paperless 141).
• Conducts and assists the Chief Pilot with annual recurrent proficiency checks in accordance to FARs; ensures compliance with FARs.
• Assists the supervision of flight training activities and flight instructors; monitors flight instructor performance and makes recommendations; helps prepare reports to the Chief Pilot, Department Chair and the Pilot Training Business Manager.
• Coordinates with scheduling/dispatch activities related to scheduling of students, instructors, and aircraft for flight training; monitors overall student progress; ensures availability to flight students desiring advice or consultation.
• Maintains currency with regulatory and procedural changes in the flight training environment; reviews and updates all aspects of the flight training program; ensures training materials are current and in stock.
• Assists the Chief Pilot with staff meetings; meets with prospective students and parents; maintains a cooperative and communicative attitude with college/airport officials and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) personnel; is available to teach academics as needed.
• Travels, as required.
• Ensures compliance with all relevant Federal Aviation Regulations and Operations Specifications.
• Develops and implements a flight safety management system to mitigate risk.
• Establishes an environment of candor, feedback, and open communication to resolve personnel, workflow and safety issues.

Education/Experience/Knowledge/Skills

• Associate's Degree Required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Must have experience and eligibility for designation as assistant chief instructor under FAR Part 141.36.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, people and tasks.
• Ability to leverage technology to increase efficient operations.
• Must embrace a culture of aviation safety and professionalism.
• Must be eligible to drive a State vehicle.
• Demonstrated knowledge and instructor certification appropriate to the position sought.
• Knowledge of various flight instruction instrumentation and equipment.
• Interpersonal/human relations skills.
• Supervisory skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to instruct/teach/tutor.
• Ability to approach problems/decisions analytically and methodically.
• Ability to perform under stressful circumstances.
• Ability to push, pull, bend, lift, and carry objects including the repositioning of fixed wing aircraft using tow bar or tug.
• Attentiveness to detail.
• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate (ATP preferred)
• Current FAA Flight Instructor Certificate with fixed wing and instrument instructor ratings
• FAA 2nd class medical or Basic Med Privileges per 14 CFR Part 68
• The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and frequently access, input, and retrieve information from manuals, a computer or other office productivity devices. Other physical demands are defined by the FAA 2nd class medical or Basic Med Privileges per 14 CFR Part 68.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Texas State Technical College (TSTC), as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. TSTC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at TSTC.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for the finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

After you complete your application, please send your transcripts to

faculty.credentialing@tstc.edu.