About This Role
Aims Local College District is seeking a part-time Certified Flight Instructor in Loveland, Colorado. The instructor provides individualized flight and flight-simulation training to students, evaluates progress and performance, maintains FAA compliance and records, and supports safe, structured training under Parts 61 and 141. The role also includes mentoring students and new instructors, supporting instructor quality and oversight, and participating in department, FAA, FSDO, and safety activities.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one flight instruction and simulation instruction in aircraft and flight training devices using FAA-approved syllabi, the Aims Flight Operations Manual, and Federal Aviation Regulations Parts 61 and 141. Conduct preflight briefings and post-flight debriefings
- supervise student preflight aircraft inspections
- make aircraft airworthiness decisions
- determine when students are ready for first solo flights
- authorize and supervise first solo and subsequent solo flights through written logbook endorsements
- and supervise all levels of training. Evaluate and document each student's flight skills, judgment, and knowledge, assign lesson grades, calculate final course grades under department and college guidelines, and keep the supervisor informed of student progress. Audit student records for required total, solo, cross-country, and night flight times
- maintain FAA-required currency and proficiency
- and ensure training records, student endorsements, and flight activities comply with Parts 61 and 141 and applicable FAA Advisory Circulars. Serve as a mentor to students and new instructors, assist with instructor interviews and training, support quality and general oversight, participate in special event days, and attend department meetings, FAA inspections, FSDO meetings, and FAA Safety Team meetings.
What We Offer
The position offers a minimum hourly rate of $51.86.Part-time employees may receive benefits depending on the number of hours worked, including tuition waiver for Aims courses, access to the PERC gym for the employee and one guest, an Aims discount program, free parking on all campuses, PERA employer participation, and additional supplemental benefits and retirement programs.
Requirements
- Required qualifications include an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate for Airplane Single-Engine Land and Instrument Airplane privileges, a current Certified Flight Instructor certificate for Airplane Single-Engine Land, and a current FAA First, Second, or Third class medical certificate.
- The position requires use of a company vehicle for business travel, successful completion of an MVR review, and insurability under Aims insurance.
- Candidates must also pass a pre-employment post-offer urine analysis.
- Preferred qualifications include a Flight Instructor Certificate with airplane single-engine land and instrument airplane qualifications.
- Required application materials are a cover letter, resume, the FAA commercial certificate, the current CFI certificate, and current FAA medical documentation.
- If hired, candidates must provide identity and work-authorization documents within three business days.
- A criminal background check and additional industry-specific screening may also be required.