**Job Category:** Flight PL **POSITION PURPOSE** Directs flight instructors, department managers, and administrative team members in maintaining a culture of safety, efficiency, and operational excellence. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES** _To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions._ + Ensures quality and standardization of flight training operations across the LIFT academy network of training campuses. + Works alongside student advisory team to ensure efficient training and drive successful program outcomes for students. + Performs flight instructor duties authorized by the Federal Aviation Regulations in accordance with the approved Training Course Outline. + Coaches, mentors, develops, and disciplines reporting associates. + Ensures that course standards, training requirements, and objectives are met by all assigned students as required by the Training Course Outline. + Delegates tasks and projects to team members, monitors successful, on-time, on-budget completion. + Recommends and develops curriculum and courseware improvements when appropriate. + Attends administrative, standardization, in-service training, and instructor development meetings as assigned. + Performs other duties as assigned. **REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES** _The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to perform this job._ EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE. + FAA certificated flight instructor: airplane single-engine land, airplane multi-engine land, instrument. + Must meet the requirements for chief instructor per 14 CFR 141.35 to include: + At least 2000 hours as pilot in command; and + Flight training experience, acquired as either a certificated flight instructor or an instructor in a military pilot flight training program, or a combination thereof, consisting of at least + 3 years and a total of 1000 flight hours; or + 1,500 flight hours + Must hold a current FAA First Class Medical Certificate + Knowledge of and the ability to apply effective instructional technique in the classroom and in flight. + Aircraft piloting skills, including familiarity with and ability to perform required flight maneuvers and procedures. + Knowledge of appropriate Federal Aviation Regulations and related administrative and operational procedures and requirements. + Strong customer service skills. PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE + Experience as a people-leader managing and coaching direct-reports in an operations-focused, fast-paced environment. + G1000 experience is preferred. + DA40 NG and/or DA42-VI experience is preferred. REGULATORY + Must be able to pass an initial and on-going drug and alcohol testing program. + Must pass a background check. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. REASONING/PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. DECISION MAKING Makes day to day decisions used to support strategic and tactical direction. Decisions often require significant thought and leadership and are somewhat structured. Decisions will have significant business impact. **PHYSICAL DEMANDS** _The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job._ + Able to stand at least 70% of the time. + Able to lift or move up to 25 pounds up to 35% of the time. **WORK ENVIRONMENT** _The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job._ + Potential need to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short-notice. + Ability to work well under pressure in fast-paced and noisy environment while exercising sound judgement at all times. **TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS** Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, including overnight and weekend travel. **Equal Opportunity Employment and Disability Accommodations** Republic Airways is committed to achieving a diverse workforce by providing equal employment opportunities to all Associates and applicants, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We are committed to providing applicants and Associates reasonable accommodation to enable the individual to perform the essential duties of the job. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources. Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Republic Airways is one of the largest regional airlines in North America. Republic operates a fleet of 200+ Embraer 170/175 aircraft and offers scheduled passenger service with 900 daily flights to 80+ cities in the U.S. and Canada. Republic continues to lead the way in innovation and operational excellence for 50 years. The unrivaled work being done by our over 6,000 Associates sets us apart from the competition. We are in an era of growth and untapped potential across the aviation industry. It’s an exciting time to be part of our Company, from corporate positions to the flight deck. No matter your role, your opportunities are elevated at Republic Airways. Republic Airways fosters a culture of trust, respect, care and fun. We believe our people and the passion they bring to their work is what distinguishes us. We work to encourage, support and invest in our Associates both professionally and personally. We live and breathe our Vision, Mission, Culture Statement and Guiding Principles — those words are put into action each and every day at Republic.