Flight Supervisor

Job Description

The Opportunity:

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is now accepting applications for the position of Flight Supervisor in the Flight Training Department at our Daytona Beach Campus. This position Provides direct and immediate supervision of all flight operations conducted at the Daytona Beach ERAU campus.  This duty relies on a high degree of aviation operational experience regarding fight training aircraft/personnel dispatch procedures, flight operations, and real-time aviation weather analysis. 

The Flight Supervisor is the on-scene representative of the Chief Instructor.  The primary focus of the position is operational flight safety, as the Duty Flight Supervisor constantly monitors and evaluates all flight operations.  In the event of an emergency, the Duty Flight Supervisor coordinates with ERAU Flight Safety and Security personnel, the Federal Aviation Administration, the National Transportation Safety Board, and State/Local Law Enforcement agencies to the extent required.  The monitoring of physical security of the ERAU training aircraft fleet and ERAU’s ramp is also tasked to the Duty Flight Supervisor.

The Flight Supervisor will:

• Constantly monitor the weather and the real-time trend analysis of the weather.

• Verify qualifications, endorse and approve  flight students that are scheduled for solo flights

• Monitor the ERAU Aircraft Ramp Security/Safety and the physical security of the training fleet of aircraft

• Work with in-flight emergencies of ERAU aircraft; coordinate with Chief Instructor, Maintenance, Director of Safety and other ERAU Management; Coordinate with Airport Operations and  FAA Air Traffic Control to the extent required.

• Constantly monitor and evaluate all flight operations

• Issue Visitor Ramp Badges

• Issue assignments for Progress Checks and Check Rides

• Maintain and update rental files; verify qualification and schedule rental flights

• Approve, check, and edit activities

• Ensure the Flight Supervisor Manual is up to date with current procedures

• Keep an adequate supply of forms and update them as needed

• Act as “on call” delegate in understaffed situations

• Mentor and guide students with decision-making and judgment regarding the weather

• Other duties as assigned

The current shift is Wednesday through Saturday, 1400-0000.

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University:  

At Embry-Riddle, we take pride in our position as the world's largest and most comprehensive university dedicated to aviation and aerospace. Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, our esteemed residential campuses offer a prestigious educational experience. However, our commitment to education knows no borders as our Worldwide campus expands our reach globally, providing a world-class education online and at approximately 110 locations across the United States, Asia, Europe, and Central and South America. This breadth of reach ensures that students can access our exceptional programs without geographical limitations. 

With a history spanning nearly a century, we have continually adapted to the dynamic needs of the industries we support. In the Academic Year 2022-23, we welcomed over 11,100 students to our residential campuses and over 19,000 students at our worldwide campus.  

Join our global community and embark on a journey of academic excellence and limitless possibilities. Employees working more than 30 hours a week can enjoy medical, dental and vision benefits, an amazing retirement plan with immediate vesting that includes a 6% gift and up to 4% match, free tuition for employees and their immediate family members, and a generous personal leave program. To find out more about our benefits and why ERAU has been named a “Great College to Work For” for 13 consecutive years, visit our careers page.  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, required. 

• CFI/CFII required.

• Excellent communicative skills both written and oral.

• The ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously is required. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office is preferred.