GROUND INSTRUCTOR – JOB DESCRIPTION

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is primarily responsible for the instruction of AOPA High School Aviation STEM Curriculum and Gleim Aviation Ground School Courses (Private Pilot, Instrument Pilot, & Commercial Pilot).

Responsibilities include:

• Instructing Ground School courses in compliance with the AOPA High School Aviation STEM Curriculum and Gleim Aviation Ground School Syllabus.
• Developing and maintaining Ground School training materials and curricula.
• Conducting and grading assessments as required.
• Collecting and maintaining Ground School records.
• Collecting and monitoring data related to Aberdeen High Flight Academy Training program.
• Performing other duties in the Ground School department as assigned.
• Must be able to be flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

• REQUIREMENTS

• EDUCATION

• Must hold a current Federal Aviation Administration Certified Flight Instructor / Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument OR Advanced Ground Instructor / Instrument Ground Instructor certificates as necessary to teach Private Pilot, Instrument Pilot, & Commercial Pilot Ground School Courses. 

• EXPERIENCE

• Previous ground school or flight instructing experience is a plus.
• Must meet all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations Part 61 and/or 141 minimums.

• SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify problems or potential problems and develop and implement solutions.

• KNOWLEDGE

• Candidates must possess the experience and skills necessary to motivate and convey knowledge to multiple groups and individuals in a classroom setting.
• Good interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office proficiency.

• EQUIPMENT/MACHINERY USED

• General office equipment such as facsimile, copier, personal computer, etc.

PHYSICAL AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• The associate will be working in many environments inside and outside the facility.
• Associate will have exposure to aircraft, flight training devices, and other equipment.
• May require prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• May be required to lift between 25 and 50 lbs. occasionally.

OTHERS

• Extreme attention to detail.
• Self-starter who does not wait for others to provide work.
• Works with minimal supervision.
• Innovative/creative, improves ways of doing things to increase efficiency for the organization, administrators, and scholars.
• Flexible and adaptable team player.
• Ability to accomplish administrative tasks concerning the flight academy.