Aviation Student Worker - VR Flight Lab

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond; On-site; CAD 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University is seeking an Aviation Student Worker to assist in the VR Flight Lab and daily operation of the Aviation Program. You will support program personnel and help manage lab activities while enrolled as an EKU student.

Candidate should be a current EKU student, possess a Private Pilot Certification, and be capable with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Schedule is part-time (20 hrs/week) with no benefits on Richmond Campus.

Qualifications

• Enrolled EKU student (minimum 12 credit hours).
• Must possess Private Pilot Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setup and daily operation of the Aviation Program’s Virtual Reality Flight lab.
• Support Aviation Program personnel in lab activities.

Skills

Private Pilot Certification

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Title: Aviation Student Worker - VR Flight Lab

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 25R000 - Justice, Safety & Military Science

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

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

Hours Per Week: 20

Posted Salary Grade: $9.25 per hour

Contact Person: Shelly Stocker

Job Summary/Basic Functions

A successful applicant will assist in the daily requirement of the Aviation Program. Duties will include assisting with the setup and daily operation of the Aviation Program’s Virtual Reality Flight lab. Also includes assisting Aviation Program personnel.
1. Need a copy of student summer and fall schedule or spring schedule
2. Copy of resume

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicant must be enrolled as an EKU Student at least 12 hours
• Must have Private Pilot Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Applicants must be proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and be able to pick up on tasks rather quickly.
• Must have Private Pilot Certification
• 3.0 GPA or higher
• Flight Simulation Familiarity

Sponsorship:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Open Until Filled:

Yes

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 a satisfactory background check.

Advertised:

22 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close:

22 Dec 2026 Eastern Standard Time