Flight Instructor (CFI Reserve)

Position Summary

The CFI Reserve provides flight, simulator, and ground instruction in accordance with FAA regulations and university standards for a collegiate flight-training program (Instruction operation), supporting student success through quality instruction, a strong safety culture, and accurate training documentation. This is an as-needed reserve position with no guarantee of hours, scheduled to Flight Operations' needs and student demand.

Schedule

• Part-time, temporary, as-needed reserve.
• No guarantee of hours, shifts, or ongoing work.
• Scheduling based on Flight Operations' needs and student demand.

Responsibilities

• Provide flight, simulator, and ground instruction in accordance with approved training curricula and lesson objectives.
• Promote and maintain a culture of safety in all training activities.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, university policies, Training Course Outlines (TCOs), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback.
• Prepare students for stage checks, practical exams, and certification milestones.
• Maintain accurate training records, lesson documentation, endorsements, and reports.
• Record lesson notes and training progress in approved university systems; manage student attendance.
• Maintain required certificates, ratings, medical qualifications, and instructor currency.
• Attend meetings, training events, and standardization activities; report safety concerns through the Safety Management System (SMS).

Requirements

• Valid FAA Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI) Certificate.
• Current FAA Medical Certificate as required for instructional duties.
• Maintain all FAA and university qualifications and instructor currency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not Specified.

Benefits

• Not Specified.