Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Professor

Working Title

Chief Flight Instructor/Assistant Professor

Department

210210-Aviation

Pay Rate

Per faculty salary model

FTE

1.0

FLSA

Exempt

Position Number

998350

Classification

Faculty

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Note: A background check is required for the selected candidate of this position and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check.

Candidates must complete an on-line faculty profile found at https://jobs.ucmo.edu and apply to position 998350.

Attach to the candidate profile a (1) letter of application, (2) current resume, (3) copies of
transcripts showing all degrees completed, (4) current flight times, and copies of CFI ,
CFII , and MEI certificates. You are welcome to include other relevant documentation
with the application. Please list on the candidate profile the names, addresses, phone
numbers and e-mail addresses for three (3) professional references. These
documents must be attached to the candidate profile at the time of application. Only
completed online candidate profiles with attached documents will be reviewed for
this position.

If contacted for an interview, three (3) letters of recommendation may be requested.
For more information about the position, contact Dr. Betsy Kreisel at
kreisel@ucmo.edu (660)543-8601.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The desired starting date for this appointment is May 2024. This is a 12-month appointment.

For information about the on-line application process contact Human Resources at jobs@ucmo.edu or (660)543-4255.

UCM requires that all faculty applicants complete the on-line faculty profile. All documents requested must be attached to the profile at the time of application. Only completed faculty profiles with attached documents will be accepted for this position.

The University of Central Missouri is an AA/ EEO / ADA employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Working hours:

Professional Faculty Hours

Bargaining Unit

No

Work Location

Warrensburg Campus

Posting Date

02/22/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Purpose

The Chief Flight Instructor is responsible for managing CFI's and Training Course Outlines that pertain to UCM's FAA Part 141 Certification and Part 61 training. This position is also responsible for ensuring students obtain pilot certification necessary to fulfill graduation requirements under FAR parts 61, 91 and 141 in a cost effective manner. This person will be responsible for fulfilling the responsibilities of Chief Flight and Ground Instructor as specified in FAR part 141 and will act as the primary liaison between Flight Operations at the FAA .

Selected applicant will be expected to supervise and lead the flight
operations division within the UCM Department of Aviation. Some specific duties of
the Chief Flight Instructor include ensuring compliance with all FAA and TSA
requirements, procuring aircraft, recruiting and hiring personnel, issuing grades and
maintaining training records, and more.

Education & Formal Training

Master's degree (Specify field(s) of study below), Formal training (specify), Education/Experience substitution (specify)

Other Education & Formal Training

Required:

-Master's degree in Aviation, Education, Safety, Management or related field.

- Current FAA Pilot Certificates (Commercial ASEL / AMEL /IR, Flight Instructor, Instrument Flight Instructor, Multiengine Flight Instructor).

Preferred:

- Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.

Education may be substituted with significant experience as a professional or military pilot (at least 6 years' experience).

Computer Skills

Experience

Meets Chief Flight Instructor requirements per 141.35:
- At least 2,000 hours as pilot in command.
- Three years' experience as a Certified Flight Instructor - 1,000 hours of dual given.
- Two years' experience as a CFII - 250 hours of instrument dual given.
- At least one year of experience as a ground school instructor at a certified pilot school.

Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:

Attention to detail, Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal, Knowledge of a University environment preferred, Human Relations/Interpersonal skills, Leadership skills: organization/meeting facilitation/project leadership, Physical abilities: mobility/strength/dexterity/balance/coordination/endurance, Sensory abilities: special vision and/or hearing requirements (specify), Supervisory skills, including motivation, delegation of duties, evaluation, etc, Management and/or administration skills, Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines, Maintain confidentiality

Other Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

Physical & Environmental Factors:

Exposure to fumes and/or chemicals, Exposure to heights, Exposure to loud noises

Special Working Conditions:

On call/standby work required, Travel required, Irregular work hours, Professional appearance, Work in stressful conditions

Ability to Keyboard

Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you understand that the university requires a background check for this position and that any job offer made to the selected candidate is contingent upon the results of this check? (Open Ended Question)
2. * Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship to acquire or maintain U.S. work authorization?
   • Yes
   • No

Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. References
3. Transcripts
4. Resume
5. Certificate

Optional Documents

1. Documentation of Teaching Effectiveness