Associate Manager, Flight Instruction

Description: Job Title: Associate Manager, Flight Instruction Job Code: IMS20232107-103797 Job Location: Jacksonville, FL Job Schedule: 5/8 Job Description:Oversees Domestic and International Flight Programs for the Academy. Ensures program quality and that the students graduate within course guidelines. Essential Functions:

Maintains the quality of flight training.

Maintains the training standards as predicated by both FAA and L3Harris Flight Academy.

Ensures that the policies and procedures of the Operations Manual are maintained.

Coordinates instructor to student ratio.

Initiates corrective action, where necessary, for observed deviations from FAA regulation or Academy Policy.

Monitors and evaluates instructor performance and productivity.

Reviews student performance with the assigned instructor and implements additional training/tasks to achieve desired learning outcomes.

Serves as academic advisor to students within the assigned flight training program.

Approves student time off requests in accordance with the Operations Manual policies.

Reports weekly to the Jacksonville Base Manager/Assistant Chief Flight Instructor on student training progress and corrective action taken.

Ensures that all Group goals are met (e.g., pass rate, student time-to-train, adhering to program equipment hours, student's training records completed on time) and if not, makes recommendations to the Jacksonville Base Manager/Assistant Chief Flight Instructor for corrective action to be taken.

Recommends continuing education topics to Jacksonville Base Manager/Assistant Chief Flight Instructor

Ensures the quality and completeness of student training records including review of training history.

Maintains the even distribution of student assignments within the group(s).

Identifies the need for additional aircraft qualifications within the instructor group based on instructor-to-student ratio.

Conducts monthly review and quarterly, formal evaluations of instructor performance.

Approves instructor time off requests based on availability and ensures accuracy of timecards for direct reports.

Assists Academy leadership in cadet or CFI selection.

Forward any problems, including student-training difficulties, to the Jacksonville Base Manager/Assistant Chief Flight Instructor for guidance and/or resolution.

Performs additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

Minimum 1 year Management/Leadership Experience

Bachelor’s degree or in lieu of degree, 4-6 years of experience

CFI (CFI-I and MEI preferred)

Flight training experience, acquired as a certificated flight instructor, consisting of at least:

1 year and a total of 250 hours

Flight Experience:Check Qualified or ability to become check qualified

At least 500 hours pilot in command

50 hours actual or simulated instrument conditions

Qualified to teach initial CFI

Preferred Additional Skills:

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Team mindset (this team is in constant communication)

Critical thinking, deductive reasoning

MS office proficient (on a novice, proficient, fluent scale)

Computer systems such as MISA, Flight Schedule Pro, Talon ETA, etc.

Customer Service background

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.