Position Title: Flight School Manager

Department/Location: Flight School Fargo, ND

Position Summary:

The Flight School Manager provides leadership and strategic oversight of all flight training operations. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality instructional programs while managing flight instructors, support staff, and the aircraft fleet. The Flight School Manager fosters a strong culture of aviation safety, professionalism, regulatory compliance, and educational excellence, while serving as a key ambassador for the flight school within the aviation community.

Essential Job Functions:

Lead and manage all flight school personnel, including instructors and administrative/support staff
Oversee the scheduling, utilization, and operational readiness of the flight school aircraft fleet
Maintain compliance with FAA and TSA regulations, including accurate recordkeeping and operational standards
Oversee initial and recurrent training for company flight instructors
Conduct flight training, ground instruction and progress checks as needed
Promote a positive safety culture with a strong emphasis on instructional quality and risk management
Serve as a representative of the flight school within the community by attending local events and aviation related seminars

Qualifications:

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, aviation, or a related field preferred
Aircraft mechanical knowledge or familiarity with maintenance operations is strongly beneficial

Flight Experience and Certifications

Minimum of 2,500 total flight hours
CFII and MEI ratings required
Demonstrated experience instructing in single-engine and multi-engine aircraft

Professional Skills and Attributes

Strong leadership and people-management skills
Proven commitment to aviation safety, professionalism, and pilot development
Must maintain a safe pilot record and be insurable in all company aircraft

Physical Demands:

Ability to conduct flight and ground instruction, including extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking
Ability to safely operate aircraft and work in hangar and ramp environments
Must meet FAA medical and operational requirements for flight duties

What We Offer:

Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
HSA and flexible spending programs
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance (100% Company Paid)
Long-Term Disability insurance (100% Company Paid)
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off and paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Program

Fargo Jet Center has a Drug Free Workplace Policy which includes applicants passing pre-employment testing. Applicants testing positive for the presence of prohibited drugs are ineligible for employment. FAA and DOT applicants who become employees of Fargo Jet Center will also be subject to random, reasonable cause, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Fargo Jet Center LLC

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