About This Role
Eastern Kentucky University is hiring a part-time Flight Instructor (CFI) to provide airplane single-engine flight, simulator, and ground instruction under Part 61 FAA regulations, the FAA Airmen’s Information Manual, advisory circulars, airport-operational guidance, and EKU policies. The instructor will support Private Pilot, Commercial, and Flight Instructor courses by scheduling students, maintaining training records, and ensuring course standards, training requirements, and objectives are met.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide flight, simulator, and ground instruction in accordance with Part 61 FAA regulations, the FAA Airmen’s Information Manual, applicable advisory circulars, airport operations, and EKU policies and procedures.
- Schedule students, maintain accurate training records, and ensure that each student meets the course standards, training requirements, and objectives for Private Pilot, Commercial, and Flight Instructor training courses.
What We Offer
This is a part-time staff position scheduled for fewer than 20 hours per week.It offers no benefits and no retirement plan.
Requirements
- Required qualifications are a high school diploma, an FAA Flight Instructor Certificate (CFI) for Airplane Single Engine, an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate for Airplane Single Engine Land, and 200+ hours of flight time.
- A bachelor’s degree and proficiency in the Cessna 172 or another high-wing, fixed tricycle-gear training aircraft are preferred.
- The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and employment offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.