Chief Flight Instructor

ACES Flight School — Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA

Pay: $110,000 per year

About ACES Flight School ACES Flight School is a dynamic and rapidly growing Part 61 flight school who is starting a partnership with a prominent University as a Part 141-approved training facility. We specialize in professional pilot development through structured, safety-driven training programs. Our mission is to deliver exceptional and affordable flight training.

We are seeking a highly experienced, motivated, and FAA-qualified Chief Flight Instructor to lead our flight training department in accordance with all applicable FAA regulations, specifically 14 CFR Part 141. Pay: Based on experience Key Responsibilities • Ensure compliance with FAA Part 141 and maintain the highest training standards.

• Oversee all Part 141 flight training courses, curricula, and student progression.

• Supervise, evaluate, and mentor all assistant chief instructors and flight instructors.

• Maintain accurate records of student training, instructor currency, and FAA documentation.

• Conduct stage checks, instructor standardization flights, and instructor onboarding.

• Serve as the primary liaison with the FAA regarding training audits and certifications.

• Promote a proactive safety culture and manage the safety risk management system for the flight department.

Minimum Requirements (per 14 CFR §141.35): • Valid CFI certificates(Airplane Single-Engine Land).

• At least 2 years as a flight and 500 hours of primary dual given, or 1,000 hours total flight instruction.

• 100 hours of flight time under actual or simulated instrument conditions.

• 1,000 hours as pilot in command (PIC).

• Instrument flight instructor experience (as CFII or military), consisting of at least:

• 2 years and 250 hours of instrument instruction, or

• 400 hours of instrument instruction.

• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset

• MEI Preferred

General FAA Requirements: • Commercial Pilot Certificate or ATP with airplane category and instrument rating.

• Ground instructor certificate or equivalent knowledge/training responsibilities.

• Strong familiarity with 14 CFR Part 141 curriculum, standards, and reporting.

Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $110,000.00 per year 4

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