Senior Associate Director of Advanced Simulation Instruction - School of Aeronautics

The Senior Associate Director of Advanced Simulation Instruction (SADASI) for the Liberty School of Aeronautics (LUSOA) is a primary instructor for all advanced aircraft instruction occurring in the advanced jet simulator. This role demands a high level of professional flight experience, particularly in multi-crew, high-performance turbine or jet aircraft, to ensure the delivery of realistic, industry-relevant training. The SADASI applies substantial real-world aviation experience to provide high-fidelity Crew Resource Management (CRM), simulator, and ground instruction in accordance with FAA regulations, Liberty University standards, and airline industry expectations. This position ensures sustainable training for all AVIA436 students each year. The SADASI schedules, maintains records, and ensures that course standards, training requirements, and objectives are met by each student in each course. Maintains a high level of proficiency in advanced flight instruction techniques, simulator operations, instructional methodologies, and remains current with industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in airline training environments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Train and mentor upper-class students in accordance with course training outlines, ensure satisfactory progress, and oversee timely course completion. Coordinate closely with course professors to align simulator sessions with academic objectives and serve as a substitute instructor when necessary.

• Create, update, and integrate real-world flight scenarios into weekly simulator sessions and course finals, enhancing the realism and instructional quality of the training program.

• Maintain and update all simulator-related documentation, including QRHs, checklists, aircraft manuals, and the AVIA 436 training manual. Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on all simulated aircraft profiles.

• Ensure students are scheduled for the correct lessons in the appropriate training devices, and that all procedures meet course and institutional standards.

• Work closely with the Director of Simulator Operations Technology to maintain optimal simulator performance. Monitor device conditions, report discrepancies, assist with maintenance tasks, and serve as a secondary SME for simulator technical operations.

• Participate in continuing education, operations meetings, and instructor development sessions. Train new staff approved to use the advanced simulator and maintain clear, timely communication with supervisors regarding scheduling, availability, and simulator status.

• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.

• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ.

• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES  

None

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Minimum Qualifications

FAA Part 121 or 135 Flight Experience

Preferred Qualifications 

• Certified Flight Instructor rating preferred

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in the aviation/aeronautics discipline

• Experience in working with flight and maintenance simulator devices

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.

• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.

• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Computer skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• May be required to travel to local and campus locations.

• May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.

• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus.

• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.

• May be required to lift 50 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

Climate-controlled office/workshop setting that is well lit with a moderate to loud noise level depend