Adjunct Aviation Airplane Instructor

Lake Superior College; Duluth Heights (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A community college in Minnesota is seeking a dedicated Aviation Instructor to prepare and teach core courses in aviation to students. The role includes teaching in both face-to-face and online settings. Ideal candidates will have two years of paid experience as a pilot or flight instructor, with the necessary certifications, including Certified Flight Instructor – Airplane (CFI) and Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII). This position supports the development of future aviation professionals.

Qualifications

• Two years of verified related paid occupational experience as a pilot or flight instructor.
• Experience within the last five years in the credential field is preferred.
• Postsecondary teaching experience can substitute for some requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach core aviation courses.
• Courses may be taught in face-to-face and online formats.

Skills

Aircraft operation

Flight instruction

Classroom teaching

Education

Certified Flight Instructor – Airplane (CFI)

Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII)

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

You must apply online, please click the apply tab at the top of this page. In addition to completing the online application, please attach the following to your application:

• Cover Letter addressing how you meet the responsibilities and qualifications
• Resume
• Certifications

Mailed applications will not be considered. Questions about the position may be directed to Human Resources (218-733-1068).

Job Description

Reporting to the Dean of Business and Industry, the instructor is responsible for preparing and teaching core aviation courses that students complete as part of their required program. Courses may be taught both in face-to-face and online settings.

Required Qualifications

• Two full-time (or equivalent) years of verified related paid occupational experience as a pilot and/or flight instructor with a minimum of 200 hours dual instruction
• One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field. The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.
• Certified Flight Instructor – Airplane (CFI) and Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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