Assistant Chief Flight Instructor

Kansas State University's Aerospace and Technology Campus in Salina seeks an experienced Assistant Chief Flight Instructor to join its growing team of aviation flight professionals! This position is responsible for FAR 141 training activities and following department policies and procedures.

The Assistant Chief position may be delegated under FAR 141 rules by the Chief Flight Instructor for our flight school the ability to enroll students, terminate students, transfer students and graduate students in the program. In addition, the Assistant Chief Flight Instructor may be delegated the ability to conduct end of course final progress checks for pilot ratings.

Kansas State University Salina has an award-winning professional pilot program with a premium fleet of aircraft and flight training devices with a large, active regional airport only steps away from the classroom. Students train for certifications/ratings from solo through commercial on a variety of aircraft.

This position is On-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location. Assistant Chief Flight Instructors typically work a morning or an evening shift.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Must pass an FAA Part 141 Assistant Chief Flight Instructor Evaluation
• Detailed documentation of training records and strict compliance to Safety Practices and Procedures manual and a safety culture
• The following credentials:
  
  
  
  • FAA Commercial Pilot Airplane Single-Engine Land
  • FAA Commercial Pilot Airplane Multi-engine Land
  • Current Certified Flight Instructor Airplane Single-Engine and Instrument Land
  • FAA Certified Flight Instructor Single-Engine Land and Instrument
  • FAA Flight Instructor High Performance Endorsement and Complex Endorsement
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with a flight school scheduling system
• Management and Supervisory experience
• FAA Gold Seal Flight Instructor
• FAA Advanced Ground Instructor
• FAA Instrument Ground Instructor
• FAR 141 Stage Check Instructor
• FAR 141 Assistant Chief Flight Instructor experience
• FAR 141 Chief Flight Instructor experience
• FAR 135 or FAR 121 on demand or scheduled airline pilot experience
• FAR 135 or FAR 121 Scheduled Airline or on demand charter Instructor
• FAR 135 or FAR 121 schedule airline or on demand Check Airman experience
• FAA Flight Instructor Tail Wheel endorsement
• Multi-Engine Instructor Certificate

Additional Role Information:

• Must maintain a current FAA Medical Certificate with second class privileges
• Maintain 45 billable hours per month average, perform monthly observation flights with a student and CFI with written reviews

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Please submit the following documents:

1. Current resume
2. Names and contact information for 3 professional references
3. Flight Certificates must be submitted in order to be considered

Applications close on: January 11, 2026

$70,000 - $85,000 annually. Salary offers commensurate with experience and education.