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Assistant Chief Flight Instructor jobs are open across regional airlines, flight academies, and military contract training organizations, from senior instructor to chief-level leadership, with specializations in multi-engine, instrument rating instruction, and standardization programs. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Final selection will be contingent upon verification of qualifications and eligibility for FAA approval as Chief Instructor under 14 CFR § 141.35.
Reporting to the Executive Director of Aviation Operations, the Chief Flight Instructor is responsible for administering FAA-approved training curricula, supervising and evaluating flight instructors, developing and implementing standardized training procedures, and ensuring students receive consistent, high-quality flight instruction.
The Chief Flight Instructor will work collaboratively with flight operations management, faculty, maintenance personnel, and the Safety Manager to promote a proactive safety culture, improve operational efficiency, and support student progression and successful completion of flight training programs.
Additional responsibilities include maintaining required FAA training records, overseeing stage checks and instructor standardization, monitoring student and instructor performance, implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with applicable university policies and accreditation requirements, including those established by SACSCOC and the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI).
The successful candidate must demonstrate strong leadership, sound judgment, effective communication, accountability, and a commitment to developing flight instructors, maintaining rigorous professional aviation standards, and supporting the continued growth and success of Delta State University’s Commercial Aviation program.
The successful candidate must demonstrate strong leadership, sound judgment, effective communication skills, and experience supervising flight instructors, maintain training standards, and ensure regulatory compliance.
A master’s degree in Commercial Aviation, Aviation Management, Aeronautical Science, or a closely related aviation field is preferred but not required.
Demonstrated knowledge of FAA Part 141 regulations, flight training operations, instructor standardization, safety procedures, and regulatory compliance. Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills are required. Must be eligible for FAA approval as Chief Instructor.
Experience managing a university or collegiate Part 141 flight training program, developing standardized instructional procedures, supervising flight instructors, implementing Safety Management Systems (SMS), and supporting aviation accreditation requirements.
Candidates should identify any previous experience serving as a Chief Flight Instructor, Assistant Chief Flight Instructor, Check Airman, or in another aviation leadership position.
Final selection will be contingent upon verification of qualifications and eligibility for FAA approval as Chief Instructor under 14 CFR § 141.35.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in strengthening flight instructor standardization, promoting a proactive safety culture, improving student training outcomes, and supporting the continued growth and development of the Commercial Aviation program.
This position requires a collaborative, hands-on leader who demonstrates professionalism, accountability, sound judgment, and a commitment to operational excellence. The Chief Flight Instructor will work closely with the Executive Director of Aviation Operations and other departmental leadership to maintain high standards of training, regulatory compliance, and safety.
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Teaching Philosophy
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Curriculum Vitae
Final selection will be contingent upon verification of qualifications and eligibility for FAA approval as Chief Instructor under 14 CFR § 141.35.
Reporting to the Executive Director of Aviation Operations, the Chief Flight Instructor is responsible for administering FAA-approved training curricula, supervising and evaluating flight instructors, developing and implementing standardized training procedures, and ensuring students receive consistent, high-quality flight instruction.
The Chief Flight Instructor will work collaboratively with flight operations management, faculty, maintenance personnel, and the Safety Manager to promote a proactive safety culture, improve operational efficiency, and support student progression and successful completion of flight training programs.
Additional responsibilities include maintaining required FAA training records, overseeing stage checks and instructor standardization, monitoring student and instructor performance, implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with applicable university policies and accreditation requirements, including those established by SACSCOC and the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI).
The successful candidate must demonstrate strong leadership, sound judgment, effective communication, accountability, and a commitment to developing flight instructors, maintaining rigorous professional aviation standards, and supporting the continued growth and success of Delta State University’s Commercial Aviation program.
The successful candidate must demonstrate strong leadership, sound judgment, effective communication skills, and experience supervising flight instructors, maintain training standards, and ensure regulatory compliance.
A master’s degree in Commercial Aviation, Aviation Management, Aeronautical Science, or a closely related aviation field is preferred but not required.
Demonstrated knowledge of FAA Part 141 regulations, flight training operations, instructor standardization, safety procedures, and regulatory compliance. Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills are required. Must be eligible for FAA approval as Chief Instructor.
Experience managing a university or collegiate Part 141 flight training program, developing standardized instructional procedures, supervising flight instructors, implementing Safety Management Systems (SMS), and supporting aviation accreditation requirements.
Candidates should identify any previous experience serving as a Chief Flight Instructor, Assistant Chief Flight Instructor, Check Airman, or in another aviation leadership position.
Final selection will be contingent upon verification of qualifications and eligibility for FAA approval as Chief Instructor under 14 CFR § 141.35.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in strengthening flight instructor standardization, promoting a proactive safety culture, improving student training outcomes, and supporting the continued growth and development of the Commercial Aviation program.
This position requires a collaborative, hands-on leader who demonstrates professionalism, accountability, sound judgment, and a commitment to operational excellence. The Chief Flight Instructor will work closely with the Executive Director of Aviation Operations and other departmental leadership to maintain high standards of training, regulatory compliance, and safety.
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Teaching Philosophy
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Curriculum Vitae
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The qualifications that appear most often in assistant chief flight instructor jobs.
- FAA Airline Transport Pilot certificate with current medical
- Certified Flight Instructor certificate with instrument and multi-engine ratings
- Minimum total flight hours in fixed-wing aircraft as specified by operator
- Experience conducting stage checks, check rides, or standardization evaluations
- Part 141 or Part 121 training environment background
- Proficiency developing or revising FAA-approved training course outlines
Tips for Your Assistant Chief Flight Instructor Job Search
Tailor your resume to standardization
Assistant chief flight instructor roles prioritize your experience developing and enforcing training standards. Highlight any work you've done writing or revising training syllabi, conducting check rides, or serving as a stage check examiner. Generic flight hours alone won't differentiate you.
List every FAA certificate and rating
Hiring managers scan for specific certificates immediately. List your ATP, CFI, CFII, and MEI credentials with issue dates near the top of your resume. If you hold an FAA Gold Seal, include it. Buried or missing credentials cause screeners to pass on otherwise strong candidates.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant chief flight instructor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target operators with structured training programs
Part 141 flight schools and Part 121 regional carriers typically have more defined assistant chief roles than Part 61 operations. Focus your search on operators with dedicated standardization departments, since those positions have clearer scope and more consistent hiring cycles.
Prepare a teaching philosophy for interviews
Interviewers for assistant chief positions often ask how you'd handle an instructor who repeatedly deviates from approved procedures. Have a concrete, specific answer ready. Vague responses about teamwork signal you haven't managed instructor performance before, which is a core part of this role.
Negotiate schedule and check ride authority upfront
Before accepting an offer, clarify whether you'll hold delegated examining authority and what your scheduling autonomy looks like. These two factors vary widely between operators and significantly affect your day-to-day role, so confirming them before you sign prevents misaligned expectations.
Assistant Chief Flight Instructor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant chief flight instructors?
The most active employers for assistant chief flight instructors right now are KBFS, UPS, and Orlando Flight School, and the most openings are in Texas, Kentucky, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at Part 141 flight academies and regional airline training centers.
How many assistant chief flight instructor jobs are remote?
About 0% of assistant chief flight instructor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of flight training oversight. Administrative functions like curriculum development, scheduling, and regulatory compliance documentation are the sub-areas most likely to allow some off-site flexibility.
How do you become an assistant chief flight instructor?
Start by earning your CFI, CFII, and MEI certificates and building substantial dual-given hours in a structured training environment. Move into a lead or senior instructor role where you gain experience conducting stage checks and mentoring other instructors. From there, pursue positions at Part 141 schools or regional carriers where assistant chief roles are formally defined, and demonstrate familiarity with FAA-approved training course outlines and standardization processes.
Can you get hired as an assistant chief flight instructor without prior management experience?
Some operators will hire candidates with strong standardization and check ride backgrounds even without a formal supervisory title, particularly at smaller Part 141 schools where roles overlap. Your best approach is to document any informal leadership you've done, such as mentoring new instructors, running ground school sessions, or contributing to syllabus revisions, and frame those as direct preparation for the assistant chief function.
What does the assistant chief flight instructor interview process look like?
Most operators begin with a phone or video screen focused on your certificate history and total flight time, followed by an in-person interview with the chief flight instructor or director of training. You'll typically be asked scenario-based questions about handling instructor performance issues, maintaining FAA compliance, and managing training scheduling conflicts. Some Part 141 schools also include a brief ground knowledge evaluation or ask you to walk through how you'd structure a stage check.
Where can I find and apply to assistant chief flight instructor jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant chief flight instructor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your certificates, experience level, and preferred aircraft type, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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