Assistant Professor-Transport Aircraft Segment''

Assistant Professor-Transport Aircraft Segment

SUMMARY

The Assistant Professor-Transport Aircraft Segment provides oversight of daily simulator operations and represents the professional pilot program''s interests on university-level work groups and committees, where assigned. The Chief Flight Instructor-Transport Segment position is the key position managing the Professional Pilot Transport Segment from a training and airline preparation perspective as well as the classroom instruction aviation courses, including but not limited to the four Transport Segment courses utilizing the Boeing 737 Max Fixed Based Procedures Trainer. This position manages all aspects of the jet transition and Crew Resources Management (CRM) student capstone course flow and is essential to the airline career track programs to which ASI depends for student placement. This position reports to the Professional Pilot Chair with other reporting responsibilities to the Director of the Aerospace Sciences Institute.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as the main liaison regarding the B737 Max simulator.
• Develops course material, simulator session scenarios, airline specific checklists and QRH handbooks and documentation related to the Boeing 737 Max Simulator.
• Maintains configuration of the Boeing 737 Max simulator.
• Sets flight simulation standards equal to or greater than required by the hiring airlines.
• Responsible for conducting and administering Boeing 737 Max simulator sessions and labs.
• Accomplish realistic, efficient and effective simulator training that incorporates airline policies and procedures.
• Responsible for maintaining all training documents to ensure that simulator sessions and transport segment courses adhere to the highest level of professionalism and industry guidelines.
• Ensure the accuracy of course completion paperwork to be submitted to the Professional Pilot Chair related to AABI compliance and achievement data.
• Oversee the selection and training of any simulator instructor pilots.
• Ensure all assigned personnel conduct simulator training in a professional and efficient manner which meets or exceeds all industry safety and operational norms.
• Ensure that student progress in transport segment courses meets Professional Pilot program's minimum standards based on program goals and AABI accreditation student learning outcomes.
• Communicate training goals and account for the progress toward these goals on a regular basis to the Professional Pilot Chair.
• Promote and support the Southeastern Oklahoma State University SMS safety program.
• Provides management of simulator lab training to include safety, quality of training, student service and student progress toward their degree goals.
• Represent Southeastern at industry meetings and conferences relating to Airline pilot hiring standards.
• Serve as student advisor, as required.
• Maintain proficiency to industry standards.
• Ensure operational consistency during co-worker leaves of absence, short or long term.
• Provide campus classroom instruction for assigned courses to maintain course load of 9 - 12 credit hours.
• Accomplish special projects and other duties, as assigned.

ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (FUNCTIONS, DUTIES)

1. Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended upon to report to the assigned duty station at the scheduled time. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments.

2. Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the University.

3. Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the University. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working environment.

4. Safety: Employee works safely, attends safety training offered/required, and follows appropriate safety rules and regulations. In relation to level of NIMs training completed, participates in incident management preparation and performs incident duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

• Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certification,
• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of three years of relevant aviation simulation training experience.
• Proficiency in basic and advanced computer skills including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work, meet deadlines and work without direct supervision.
• Ability to improvise and develop data from raw material.
• Excellent skills in written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• General Aviation and FAA Part 121, 135, or 142 experience, and in-depth knowledge of airport operations/terminology is required.
• PREFERRED:
• Master's degree.
• 10+ years'' experience supervising and mentoring others.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and Talon ETA software.
• Experience leading a diverse multi-member team.
• Experience as Ground School Instructor.
• Type Rating/s.
• Gold Seal Flight Instructor.
• Master Flight Instructor designation.
• A Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) designation.

Southeastern Oklahoma State University, founded in 1909 as a teacher college, continues the strong tradition of producing outstanding educators for southeast Oklahoma and north Texas. Student enrollment on the campus(s) is approximately 5,500 and the campus is situated in rural Oklahoma. The main campus is located in Durant, Oklahoma, which is 80 miles north of Dallas, Texas, and 150 miles southeast of Oklahoma City. The community is close to Lake Texoma and the Choctaw Casino Resort. Southeastern Oklahoma State University continues to be among the nation's most affordable universities according to the U. S. News & World Report's America's Best colleges.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The preferred start date is October 1, 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Southeastern offers a comprehensive benefits package including university paid health, vision, life insurance, long term disability, retirement contributions to Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System, as well as a tuition waiver for employees and spouse/dependents who wish to enroll at Southeastern. In addition to the SE paid benefits, there are many voluntary products available to employees such as 403(b), Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, dental, short-term disability, dependent life insurance and a variety of ancillary benefits.

Employment is contingent upon the results of a national criminal and sex offender background check. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

SE is an AA/EEO employer committed to multicultural diversity.

Notice to applicants:

If selected, official transcripts from each degree-granting institution will be required upon date of hire.

It is Southeastern Oklahoma State University's policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment.