Assistant Chief Pilot Position Available In Mercer, New Jersey

Assistant Chief Pilot
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16-Jun-25

Location:

West Windsor and Trenton Categories:

Academic/Faculty Internal Number:

4666648 If you are considering a new job, work environment or career opportunities you should look at Mercer County Community College. MCCC is a publicly supported college that is open to all and dedicated to student success. In order to support that mission Mercer seeks to attract, retain, and support a skilled diverse workforce which is our most valuable resource. We thrive on and are proud of our diversity and open access. Our students and employees find the College large enough for a multitude of offerings yet small enough to keep the “Community” feel for all. The College consists of two campuses, the James Kerney Campus (JKC) in the capital city of Trenton, NJ and a larger 292-acre suburban campus just six miles north of Trenton. As part of the comprehensive and valuable benefits package the College offers credit course tuition waivers for employees, spouses and dependents. This allows for employees and their families to take advantage of earning a higher education degree without the high cost. The College offers students 69 Degree Program Options and 35 Credit Certificates from which to choose.

JOB DUTIES

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is illustrative ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned. Please note that assigned tasks and responsibilities on both campuses is required for all MCCC positions. Assist in planning, coordinating, and supervising daily flight operations.
Ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and College policies.
Oversee the implementation and adherence to safety protocols and procedures.
Assist in the recruitment, hiring, separation and training of flight instructors.
Participate in departmental meetings and committees as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain accurate records of flight training activities, student progress, and aircraft usage.
Perform Progress Checks for Aviation Flight Technology Students (Traditional and RTP concentration) in accordance with FAA Regulations
Develop and implement training programs and syllabi in coordination with Chief Pilot.
Schedule and lead weekly Flight Instructor Meetings as directed by the Chief Pilot.
Supervise instructors to ensure compliance with MCCC guidance on availability, performance, and student progress.
Work with FAA as needed on evaluating student-training records.
Perform routine safety inspections and serve on the Safety and/or Advisor Committee.
Conduct evaluation flights with students that are experiencing challenges progressing through the program.
Assist Chief Pilot revising Safety Practices and Mercer County Aviation Department Policies.
Share on-call responsibilities with Chief Pilot in the event of after-hour emergencies.
Conduct training and standardization flights with newly hired Flight Instructors and Progress Check Pilots
Provide ground and flight instruction as needed.
Respond to student inquiries regarding airport operations.
Additional duties as directed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Assistant Chief Pilot will assist the Senior Chief Pilot with the hiring, onboarding, training, and oversight of the staff of flight instructors.
Supervises flight instructors.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Most of the duties will be performed at Trenton-Mercer Airport. While work will include office responsibilities, applicants will need to be able to access the cockpit of small aircraft and fly up to 3 hours at a time.
Must be available to work one day each weekend.
This role involves both indoor and outdoor activities, including flight training and aircraft inspections.

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

(May vary depending on the position)

Note:

Please update in accordance with role/responsibilities Positions in this class typically require ability to use a key board, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work:

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation, Aeronautics, or a related field from an accredited institution.
One (1) year of work experience providing flight-training instruction at a Part 141 Pilot School.
Must be able to fly a Cessna Skyhawk 172.
FAA 3rd class medical (2nd class preferred)
FAA Commercial or ATP certificate, Certified Flight Instructor (CFI, CFII), In addition Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI) preferred. Teach aviation classes as an adjunct instructor as needed.
Possess the following aeronautical experience:
(1) At least 1,000 hours as pilot in command; and
(2) Flight training experience, as acquired as either a certificated flight instructor or an instructor in a military pilot flight training program, or combination thereof, consisting of at least –
(i) 1 ½ years and a total of 500 flight hours; or
(ii) 750 flight hours.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

One (1) year of work experience teaching in a classroom environment.
One (1) year of supervisory or management experience.
Possess Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI) certificate.
FAA 2nd class medical.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Strong knowledge of the Federal Aviation Regulations, particularly Parts 61, 91, and 141.
Knowledge of advanced avionics.
Ability to evaluate student and instructor performance.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students.
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About Mercer County Community College
“As a community college faculty, we believe that…our students deserve a high-quality education that challenges them to acquire new knowledge and skills, test their accustomed ideas, and achieve competitive excellence. All of our students, regardless of where they find themselves when they come to us, deserve a caring, creative, and engaged pedagogy that helps them achieve their goals, and which cultivates lifelong learning and a passion to understand themselves and the world. We believe that we must create a college community that engages students in civic life and prepares them to fully participate in our democracy. We are responsible and accountable for giving our students? work our respect and critical evaluation, for holding students to the highest ethical standards, and for providing effective feedback that encourages our students to grow. MCCC is an equal opportunity employer. Under the “New Jersey First Act”, effective September 1, 2011 newly hired Mercer employees may be required to live in New Jersey or to move to the state within one year of taking a position. Failure to comply with this residency requirement shall render the person unqualified to continue employment in… their position.

NONDISCRIMINATION

NOTICEIn compliance with Title IX requirements, Mercer County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities.

TITLE IX

COORDINATORThe college’s Title IX Coordinator oversees compliance with all aspects of the sex/gender harassment, discrimination and misconduct policy. Questions and complaints regarding Title IX may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator or the Office of Civil Rights at the following locations and or contact information. Elizabeth Mizerek, MSN, RN, FN-CSA, CNE, CEN, CPEN, FAEN Interim Title IX CoordinatorMercer County Community College1200 Old Trenton Rd. – MS 125West Windsor, NJ 08550

Phone:

(609) 570-3526

Email:

mizereke@mccc.edu Individuals experiencing harassment or discrimination also always have the right to file a formal grievance with the government authorities:

Office for Civil RightsU.S. Department of Education32 Old Slip, 26th FloorNew York, NY 10005-2500

Telephone:

(646) 428-3800

Facsimile:

(646) 428-3843

Email:

OCR.NewYork@ed.gov

Web:

http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html
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