Check Airman/Flight InstructorAims Community College
Aircraft: N/ALocation: Loveland, CONon-type rated
Total Time0 hrs
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Salary (range)$76,585-$82,712/yr
About This Role
Aims Community College is seeking an experienced Check Airman/Flight Instructor to support its FAA Part 141 flight training program in Loveland, Colorado. The role combines flight instruction, FAA compliance oversight, and student testing responsibilities to ensure high-quality, safe aviation education. Candidates must have a minimum of 1 year as a flight instructor with 300 hours of instruction experience, current FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate (Single-Engine Land), and CFI/CFII ratings. This full-time position offers competitive compensation ($76,585-$82,712 annually), comprehensive employer-paid medical/dental coverage, generous paid time off, tuition benefits, and a 4-day summer work week as part of an inclusive community college environment.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Work directly with Assistant and Chief Flight Instructors
- Audit student flight training records to verify FAA compliance of total time, solo time, cross-country, and night flight requirements
- Conduct 12-month recurrent proficiency checks as required by the FAA
- Perform certified flight instruction to students on an as-needed basis
- Provide pre-flight briefings and post-flight debriefings
- Determine student readiness for testing and authorize first solo flights
- Conduct oral and flight testing to verify students meet FAA standards
- Examine and supervise all levels of student training
- Ensure all training and flight activities comply with Federal Aviation Regulations
- Tow airplanes using company vehicle
- Perform classroom instruction as assigned
- Participate in curriculum and training material creation and revision
- Work weekends as needed to provide full AFTC function
- Serve as mentor to students and new instructors
- Assist with instructor interviews, training, and quality oversight
- Attend departmental meetings, FAA inspections, and FAA Safety Team meetings
What We Offer
100% employer-provided medical & dental coverage (employee only)85% employer-provided medical & dental coverage (spouse/family)Voluntary vision insuranceMinimum 15 days annual leave accrualMinimum 12 days sick leave accrual17 paid holidays and 3 personal days annually4-day work week in summer (Fridays off)Employer-paid long-term disability and life insuranceTuition waiver and reimbursement for employeesTuition waiver for dependentsPERA employer retirement planSupplemental benefits and retirement programsAccess to PERC gym (employee + one guest)Free parking on all campuses
Requirements
- Current FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate - Airplane Single-Engine Land
- Certified Flight Instructor - Airplane Single-Engine Land
- Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument Airplane
- Minimum 1 year as a flight instructor
- Minimum 300 hours as a flight instructor
- Meet recent pilot-in-command flight experience per 14 CFR 61.56(c) and 14 CFR 61.57(a) and (c)
- Minimum 6 months as a flight instructor at a 141 flight school or equivalent
- Current FAA First, Second, Third class Medical Certificate or BasicMed Certificate
- Valid driver's license and clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
- Ability to pass criminal background check and MVR screening
- Ability to drive company vehicle for towing airplanes
About Aims Community College
Aims Community College is a locally governed, debt-free progressive community college based in Greeley, Colorado with three satellite campuses in Fort Lupton, Loveland, and Windsor. It serves 8,000 students annually with 200+ degree and certificate programs and is committed to inclusive excellence and serving traditionally underserved populations.