Part 141 chief instructor availability issue
We are in different interpretation with our local FSDO about the requirements of PArt 141.85 that reads '"must be available a the pilot school or available by telephone, radio... during the time that training is given for an approved course."'.
Can another person having a flying job on the side satisfy the requirements? I know many flight schools that have their chiefs flying charters for the company while they are holding Part 141 chief instructor position.
My FSDO thinks that having another flight cancels my chief's availability requirement and therefore she cannot be a chief flight instructor.
I was hoping to find an interpretation from FAA but didn't (couldn't) find anything..
Any thoughts?