About the Organization At Vaughn College, our mission is to educate and train future leaders in the futureproof fields of engineering and technology, management and aviation. The college strives to provide a dynamic learning environment built on our aeronautical heritage that inspires a diverse and committed community of students to achieve success as leaders in the industries we serve. Just minutes from Manhattan, Vaughn College is in the heart of New York City in Queens, NY, adjacent to LaGuardia Airport. Queens is one of New York's most fascinating boroughs and has been ranked as the 'number one' US travel destination and the nation's single most diverse county.What separates Vaughn College from other institutions is our uniquely committed faculty who come to the classroom with extensive experience in such fields as engineering, manufacturing, aviation, management and communications. Working closely with the industries we serve, Vaughn has developed rigorous curricula that incorporate the latest technology as well as the knowledge you need to succeed in your chosen profession. We provide traditional degrees as well as professional, technical and certification programs that prepare our graduates for successful careers. Most importantly, a degree from Vaughn College provides the critical, analytical and communication skills that form the foundation for a lifetime of success. Our graduates have gone on to become leaders in many major industries. More than 98 percent of our graduates are employed or continue their education, 78 percent in their field of study, within one year of graduation. Vaughn College has a six-acre campus and is convenient to major transportation routes. As part of the institution's strategic plan, a 200-bed residential hall has been built, enabling students to live and pursue their chosen field of study on campus. Description Position purposeTo support Vaughn's flight degree programs by offering simulator instruction in support and under guidance of lab instructors in private and instrument areas.Major Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks
- Certify each student's training record for tasks required for lab course completion are met
- Work with simulator lab manager to make sure that proper coursework is covered
- Ensure that each student accomplishes the required curriculum content for the school's approved training course
- Report simulator discrepancies immediately to sim lab manger and fill out discrepancy reports
- Train new staff on use of simulators
- Maintain training techniques, procedures and standards for the school that are acceptable to the VP of Training in regards to flight training programs
**Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience Requirements
- FAA Commercial certificate required. FAA, CFI, CFII certificate and current/previous enrollment in a certified flight instructor class preferred
- Bachelor's degree.
- No more than 1 FAA failed checked ride allowed.
Professional Skills
- Ability to communicate technical matter to students, Flight experience to MEII a plus.
Reasoning Ability
- Ability to work with instructors, students and college administration to meet the standard academic requirements for course completion of all air traffic control component classes (FLT110, ATC200, ATC240 and all lab components).
Work environment and physical functions
- The position is located in a laboratory environment. Generally, an employee needs to be able to sit, stand and navigate within the office area. The lab equipment either individually used or shared with a department is the responsibility of all employees.
**Company Conformance Statements**In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:
- Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
- Interact professional with other employees, customers and suppliers
- Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
- Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other supervisors, coworkers, customers, vendors, agencies, etc.
Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Salary The entry-level compensation rate for this position is expected to be between $18 - $22 per hour. EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is currently accepting applications.