About This Role
Part-time Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) position at Eastern Kentucky University providing flight, simulator, and ground instruction under Part 61 FAA regulations. The instructor schedules students, maintains training records, and ensures course standards are met across the Private Pilot, Commercial, and Flight Instructor training courses.
Duties & Responsibilities
- The CFI will provide flight, simulator, and ground instruction in accordance with Part 61 FAA regulations, FAA Airmen’s Information Manual, advisory circulars, airport operations, and EKU policies and procedures.
- Schedule students, maintain training records, and ensure that course standards, training requirements, and objectives are met by each student in the Private Pilot, Commercial, and Flight Instructor training courses.
Requirements
- Minimum Qualifications Education High School diploma is required.
- Experience FAA Flight Instructor Certificate (CFI) – Airplane Single Engine is required.
- FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate – Airplane Single Engine Land is required.
- 200+ hours of flight time is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree is preferred.
- Proficiency in the Cessna 172 or other high-wing, fixed tricycle-gear training aircraft is preferred.
- Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.