GROUND INSTRUCTOR

Summary

This position conducts flight ground training classes within the assigned program, which enable the College to meet the current standards of accreditation, applicable federal and state licensing as well as all national, state and local regulations.

Essential Functions
• Teaches one or more assigned classes that perform ground instructor duties authorized by the Federal Aviation Regulations in accordance with the approved Training Course Outline
• Comply with FAR 141 Regulations
• Ensure that each student satisfactory progresses through the course and immediately informs the supervisor of any delays in training or satisfactory progress
• Assist in student retention
• Responsible for accurately maintaining all appropriate records to include student training records (ETA) and Campus Vue
• Ensure the course standards, and objectives are met by all assigned students as required in the approved Training Course Outline
• Recommend curriculum improvements when appropriate and develop new curriculum as assigned
• Maintain classroom equipment and training aids
• Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures
• Attend standardization and instructor development meetings as assigned
• Lecture class on all aspects of the approved Training Course Outline
• Assigns projects, observes students, grades projects and answers students' questions
• Administers written and practical examinations, accurately, maintains and completes grade and attendance reports
• Performs other incidental duties as assigned

Knowledge / Skills
• Demonstrates good judgment and confidentiality.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a strong emphasis on customer service.
• Excellent time management, follow-through and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and ability to build relationships with all levels of management.
• Strategic and forward-thinker.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities with a high degree of accuracy.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills in Word, Excel and Outlook .
• Strong knowledge of social media and demonstrated usage of tools such as LinkedIn, Indeed etc.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information.
• Ability to quickly assess candidate's skills/qualifications and attributes and make

placements/recommendations as appropriate.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems (i.e. Newton) and/or prior usage of a HRIS system.

Education and Work Experience
• High School diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 3 years preferred in teaching grounds instruction

Certificates, License, Registrations
• Current Flight Instructor Certification, or
• Advanced Ground Instructor Certification, or
• Instrument Ground Instructor Certificate

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. This job operated in a clerical office setting, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger; and talk or hear.

AAP/EEO Statement

Spartan College provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In keeping with the above conviction, Spartan College is committed to assuring that:

All recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and other employment related programs are provided fairly to all persons on an equal opportunity basis without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law;

Employment decisions are based on the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action; and all personnel actions such as compensation, benefits, transfers, training, and participation in social and recreational programs are administered without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

401(k) and Employer Match

Medical insurance

HSA/FSA

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement/Employee Scholarship

Sick Paid time off