AUAeropilot
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I know there are some fellow AU alums on board, that may or may not have done any flying at AUO. Having earned my ratings there while in college, I felt compelled to share: (full article)
And lastly, in case it hasn't been posted, a job opening that follows the article quite well: (Job Posting)
"AUBURN, Alabama -- According to federal regulations, Auburn University's professional flight management program can no longer operate as a pilot school.
Federal Aviation Administration rules say that a flight school that doesn't have a chief flight instructor of more than 60 days must cease to operate, the Opelika-Auburn News reports.
The Auburn program's last chief pilot, Rae Williams, resigned after an unidentified student pilot flying with him landed the school's Cessna with it's landing gear up in May."
Apparently there is some confusion about what can be continued in spite of their surrender of the 141 certificate. I did all my training there 141, but can they continue to offer instruction to the Part 61 crowd?The Auburn program's last chief pilot, Rae Williams, resigned after an unidentified student pilot flying with him landed the school's Cessna with it's landing gear up in May."
And lastly, in case it hasn't been posted, a job opening that follows the article quite well: (Job Posting)
Job Title Flight Instructor, Assistant Chief
Department/Organization Aviation Management
Salary Grade 33
Status Full-Time
Salary Range $38,500 - $64,200
Job Summary **Two positions.** Assists the Chief Flight Instructor to: lead and supervise the Flight Education organization in the conduct of pilot courses, which are integral to the Professional Flight Management degree program. Essential functions include, but are not limited to: ensure safe, efficient and effective flight laboratory operations; maintain full compliance with all associated federal, state, and municipal regulations; and maintain pilot school documentation and academic records in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration, Veterans' Administration and Auburn University policy and directives.
Minimum Qualifications Minimum qualifications are a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Aviation, Management, Education or related field and three years experience in leadership of a Federal Aviation Administration Regulations (FAR) Part 141 pilot school which conducted private pilot, multi-engine pilot, and flight instructor courses. Candidate must possess pilot credentials which meet all requirements specified in FAR Part 141.36 for the Private Pilot through Multi-Engine Instructor courses. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Desired Qualifications Desired qualifications for the Assistant Chief Flight Instructor are a Master's degree from an accredited institution and aviation education experience at a major university.
Department/Organization Aviation Management
Salary Grade 33
Status Full-Time
Salary Range $38,500 - $64,200
Job Summary **Two positions.** Assists the Chief Flight Instructor to: lead and supervise the Flight Education organization in the conduct of pilot courses, which are integral to the Professional Flight Management degree program. Essential functions include, but are not limited to: ensure safe, efficient and effective flight laboratory operations; maintain full compliance with all associated federal, state, and municipal regulations; and maintain pilot school documentation and academic records in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration, Veterans' Administration and Auburn University policy and directives.
Minimum Qualifications Minimum qualifications are a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Aviation, Management, Education or related field and three years experience in leadership of a Federal Aviation Administration Regulations (FAR) Part 141 pilot school which conducted private pilot, multi-engine pilot, and flight instructor courses. Candidate must possess pilot credentials which meet all requirements specified in FAR Part 141.36 for the Private Pilot through Multi-Engine Instructor courses. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Desired Qualifications Desired qualifications for the Assistant Chief Flight Instructor are a Master's degree from an accredited institution and aviation education experience at a major university.
