About This Role
California Aeronautical University is seeking a Certified Flight Instructor for a part-time temporary position in San Diego, California, paying USD 28 per hour. The instructor provides flight instruction and ground training toward private pilot and commercial pilot certification and instrument ratings under CAU’s Part 141/61 courses and training syllabi. The position combines instruction with student scheduling, briefings and debriefings, lesson documentation, endorsements, and weekly student progress reporting. Instructors must maintain their flight instructor qualifications and currency, deliver training to applicable Airman Certification Standards and CAU standardization requirements, and support the university’s mission through professional, respectful interactions with students and colleagues.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide flight instruction and ground training to CAU students working toward private pilot and commercial pilot certificates and instrument ratings, following the university’s Part 141/61 courses and training syllabi.
- Fulfill additional training needs assigned by the Chief Flight Instructor.
- Schedule students in the school’s scheduling system, conduct flight briefings and debriefings, accurately record completed training lessons, and provide complete and accurate student endorsements.
- Prepare weekly activity reports that include assigned students’ status for the Assistant Chief Flight Instructor or Chief Flight Instructor, as applicable.
- Deliver high-quality training that meets pertinent Airman Certification Standards and internal standardization requirements.
- Follow CAU rules, Standard Operating Procedures, and Flight Information Files, uphold the university’s philosophy and mission, and encourage a positive, progressive attitude among students and employees.
- Comply with local, state, accreditation, and federal regulations and company policies and procedures.
- Maintain complete, accurate, and secure flight operation records, documents, and reports, and ensure accurate timekeeping.
- Conduct all duties ethically and professionally, maintain high educational standards, and seek outcomes that benefit both students and the university.
- Maintain thorough knowledge of CAU’s history, features, benefits, and programs.
- Treat students fairly and respectfully, notify the Assistant Chief Flight Instructor and Chief Flight Instructor of potential issues or conflicts arising during training or student interactions, assist other departments with projects as needed, and perform other assigned duties.
Requirements
- A flight instructor certificate is required. The instructor must maintain currency and meet all applicable experience requirements for the instruction provided to CAU students
- the posting does not specify numerical flight-hour minimums. Candidates must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and teach in accordance with the FAA Fundamentals of Instruction, the FAA Aviation Instructor’s Handbook, Airman Certification Standards, and CAU Standard Operating Procedures. Required skills include reading, analyzing, and communicating information with students and personnel, presenting information effectively to Flight Operations senior leadership, and interacting pleasantly and professionally with employees and students from diverse backgrounds. Candidates must work well under pressure, manage multiple priorities, set and meet deadlines, handle unexpected situations, and have computer knowledge of Windows and Apple IOS. Mathematical skills must include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, as well as calculating percentages and drawing and interpreting bar graphs. Reasoning skills must include defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, drawing valid conclusions, interpreting a broad variety of instructions, and handling abstract and concrete variables. Physical duties require conversing and listening, standing, walking, and reaching with hands and arms. Occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds is required, with coordination with others for heavier objects, primarily during company display setups for events. Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus. The work environment usually has moderate noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.