Flight Instructor (CFII-Airplane and/or MEI)

About the role

Eastern Kentucky University is hiring a part-time Flight Instructor (CFII and/or MEI) within its College of Justice, Safety & Military Science. The instructor provides flight, simulator and ground instruction under Part 61 and Part 141 FAA regulations, the FAA Airmen's Information Manual, advisory circulars, airport operations and university policies. The schedule is less than 20 hours per week, with no benefits.

Key responsibilities

• Provide flight, simulator and ground instruction in Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor and/or Multiengine training courses.
• Schedule students and maintain training records.
• Ensure course standards, training requirements and objectives are met by each student.

Required profile

• High school diploma.
• FAA Flight Instructor Certificate, Airplane Single Engine, Instrument Airplane (CFII).
• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate, Airplane Single Engine Land.
• 300+ hours of flight time.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree, multiengine flight instructor certificate and multiengine commercial pilot certificate.
• Preferred: proficiency in the Cessna 172 or other high-wing, fixed tricycle-gear aircraft, and in the Piper Seminole (MEI only).

The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, offers are contingent on a satisfactory background check, and the application closes on May 10, 2027.