Advanced Ground Instructor

Position Summary

The Advanced Ground Instructor provides aviation ground instruction to students enrolled in professional pilot training programs. The position supports student knowledge development, regulatory compliance, and aviation safety through classroom instruction and evaluation.

Schedule

• Part-time staff position.
• Instructional schedule determined by assigned courses.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ground training under the direction of Chief Instructors.
• Evaluate student knowledge and provide constructive feedback.
• Report student progress to Chief or Assistant Chief Instructors.
• Maintain accurate student and instructor records under 14 CFR Parts 141 and 61.
• Maintain instructor proficiency and currency.
• Attend safety meetings and recurrent standardization events.
• Follow aviation regulations, university policies, and safety procedures.
• Participate in continuing education and assigned instructional activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• FAA Commercial Pilot (CPL) or Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land and Instrument Airplane Ratings, plus applicable ratings for assigned instruction.
• FAA Ground Instructor Certificate with Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI) Rating.
• Instrument Ground Instructor (IGI) Rating required for applicable courses.
• GI3 Level: AGI and IGI, authorization to teach private ASEL, commercial ASEL, instrument, and CFI courses, and 200 Instruction Hours.
• GI4 Level: AGI and IGI, authorization to teach the same courses, 500 Instruction Hours, and two years of experience.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations, including Part 141.
• Ability to pass initial and recurrent instructor standardization evaluations.
• Effective communication, teaching, organization, and computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not Specified.

Benefits

• Part-time tuition remission eligibility after meeting service requirements.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Campus recreation and wellness access.
• Eligible university employee discount and credit union programs.

Application Deadline

• October 18, 2026, at 11:59 PM Mountain Time.