Flight Instructor I

Job type
Full Time, Part Time
Category
Low Hours, Instructor
Position
Instructor
Certificates
FAA CFI
Pay
USD 22–25 per hour
Posted
October 2, 2026

Position Summary

The Flight Instructor I provides flight instruction while supporting the daily operation and development of a university aviation program. The position combines professional flight instruction with training coordination, dispatch support, transportation flights, and other activities supporting safe and effective flight operations.

Schedule

  • Schedule varies Monday–Friday between 7:00 AM and 10:30 PM.
  • Nights and weekends may occasionally be required.
  • Travel not required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide flight instruction to students.
  • Coordinate and schedule flight-training activities.
  • Support daily flight operations through dispatch functions.
  • Conduct faculty and staff transportation flights.
  • Assist with aviation-program recruitment and promotional activities.
  • Assist with development of new courses and training materials.
  • Support basic preventive maintenance of the university's aircraft fleet.

Requirements

  • FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) Certificate.
  • Second Class Medical.
  • High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and job-related experience.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Successful background check and driver's license check required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Not Specified

Benefits

  • Not eligible for benefits.