Chief Flight Instructor

Kachemak Bay Flying Service (KBFS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of System Studies and Simulation (S³), providing a variety of aviation services to commercial, Government, and Partner Nation customers.

KBFS provides commercial operations, contract aviation support to the Department of Defense, other US Federal Agencies, and US approved Foreign Militaries and security organizations. KBFS has locations in Crestview, FL; Geneva, AL; and Temple, TX.  KBFS currently holds certifications for CFR 14 FAA Part 141 (Flight Training), and 145 (Repair Station). KBFS Temple provides Flight Training, Aircraft Maintenance, and Avionics support, and Commercial Aviation Operations. KBFS Geneva provides Fixed Base Operations support for the Geneva Municipal Airport and is the recipient of the 2023 FAA Award for Airport Manager of the Year under Manager Bryan Pike. KBFS Crestview, FL International ISR Training Academy provides pilot, mission system operator, flying crew chief, and loadmaster qualification training in air-land, airdrop, and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission sets.

KBFS-Temple is seeking a Certified Flight Instructor for our operations at Temple Draughon-Miller Regional Airport in Temple, TX.

Job Description:

Meets Part 141.35 FAA Requirements to hold the Chief Flight Instructor Title. Must Meet Part 141.35 Chief Flight Instructor Requirements. Write and enhance curriculum for the Part 141 TCO’s, manage instructors in Flight Schedule Pro, and ensure that all KBFS Flight Instructors are meeting all KBFS Flight Instruction Standards. Conducts all meetings with the Part 141 FAA Aviation Safety Inspector. Takes all FAA Part 141 Chief Instructor check rides. Under direction of the KBFS Site Manager, is responsible for the day-to-day operation of all flight-training activities conducted by KBFS Temple and any other duties assigned by the KBFS Temple Site Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains own flight currency and proficiency as a hands-on instructor.
• Independently prepares flight training syllabus, lesson plans, scheduling, and student training records.
• Conducts academic instruction in support of basic and advanced flight tasks and maneuvers, instrument training, terrain flight techniques, navigation, and end of stage check-rides.
• Conducts academic and classroom instruction on aircraft systems, training maneuvers, procedures, and other relevant aviation tasks.
• Maintains flight training records in accordance with appropriate regulations and local guidance.
• Conducts all operations safely and in accordance with established company policies, procedures (Flight Operations Procedures, Flight Profiles, and safety programs.
• Conducts pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight briefings.

Qualifications:

• High School Graduate and Graduate of Commercial Pilot Certificate program (military or civilian).
• Holds a current Class II Medical Flight Physical.
• Possess 2000 hours as a PIC.
• Possesses more than 1 1/2 years’ direct experience as a Certified Flight Instructor or 1500 hours dual given.

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COMPANY: KBFS