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Title: Flight Instructor (CFI)

Position Type: Part-Time Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering & Math

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Other EKU Location

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Retirement:   None 

Contact Person: Shauna Smith

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Certified Flight Instructor promotes all facets of flight training in support of EKU Center for Aviation including ground instruction, flight training and simulator training in accordance with the University and FAA regulations, requirements and procedures. Maintain utmost safety protocols, a positive attitude, encourage new flight students while maintaining accurate records and ensure course standards, training requirements and objectives are met by each student in a timely manner within the Private rating.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School diploma is required.

Experience: FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) license is required.
200+ hours of flight time is required.
FAA Certified Advanced Ground Instructors (AGI) or Instrument Ground Instructors (IGI).

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
FAA Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument (CFII) license is preferred
FAA Multi-engine Instructor (MEI) license is preferred

Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending upon the needs of the unit, available sponsorship budget, and the qualifications of the candidate.

AA/EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.