Aviation English Language Instructor

ADP, Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ADP, Inc. seeks an experienced ESL instructor with aviation background to teach English to adult non-native speakers, including technical aviation topics. The role emphasizes clear, ICAO-standard pronunciation and online instruction delivery.

The ideal candidate holds a TESOL/TEFL/TESL credential with 3+ years aviation exposure and demonstrates ability to obtain a security clearance if required. Live online teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in TESOL/TESL, English, linguistics, education, aviation or related field.
• Recognized ESL teaching qualification (TESOL/TEFL/TESL 120+ hours), CELTA, or state ESL endorsement. A master's degree may substitute.
• At least 3 years of aviation experience in roles such as pilot, flight instructor, navigator or aircrew member, ATC, or aircraft maintenance technician.
• At least 1 year teaching English to adult non-native speakers; online live classes preferred.
• Native or near-native English with clear standard pronunciation and ICAO phraseology.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/keep a Secret security clearance if required.

Kenntnisse

ESL teaching

Online teaching

Aviation knowledge

English proficiency

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in TESOL/TESL/English/linguistics/education/aviation

Master's degree in TESOL or related field

Tools

Canvas

Blackboard

Moodle

Flight-simulation tools

Jobbeschreibung

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Required qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in TESOL/TESL, English, linguistics, education, aviation or a related field.
• ESL credential: A recognized ESL teaching qualification, such as a TESOL/TEFL/TESL certificate (minimum 120 hours), CELTA, or a state ESL endorsement. A master's degree in TESOL may substitute.
• Aviation background: At least 3 years of aviation experience in one or more of these roles: military or civilian pilot, flight instructor, navigator or aircrew member, air traffic controller, or aircraft maintenance technician.
• Teaching experience: At least 1 year teaching English to adult non-native speakers, or teaching technical aviation subjects to adult learners. Experience teaching live online classes is strongly preferred.
• Language: Native or near-native English proficiency, with clear standard pronunciation and strong command of ICAO standard phraseology.
• Eligibility: U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and keep a [Secret] security clearance, if required by the organization.

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree in TESOL, applied linguistics or education.
• Current or former FAA pilot certificate (commercial or ATP), Certified Flight Instructor (CFI/CFII), FAA Air Traffic Control certificate, or FAA A&P mechanic certificate; or equivalent military rating.
• Experience as an ICAO English language proficiency rater or examiner, or training in ICAO Doc 9835 rating.
• Prior instruction of international military students (e.g., at DLIELC, IAAFA or a security-cooperation training program).
• Proficiency in a second language, especially Spanish, Arabic, French or Portuguese.
• Experience with online language teaching, learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle) or desktop flight-simulation tools used in virtual lessons.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledge of:

• Second-language acquisition theory and communicative, task-based ESL teaching methods.
• English grammar, phonetics and pronunciation, and how learners' first languages affect them.
• Aircraft systems, aerodynamics, flight operations, meteorology, navigation and aviation safety culture.
• ICAO standard phraseology, FAA/ICAO radiotelephony procedures and the ICAO Language Proficiency Requirements.
• Language testing and rating principles, including reliability and consistent scoring.

Skill in:

• Explaining technical aviation concepts in simple, graded English.
• Planning lessons, managing a classroom and keeping adult learners engaged.
• Building scenario-based exercises that mirror real cockpit and ATC communication.
• Teaching online: running video classes, breakout rooms, shared screens and digital whiteboards, and keeping remote learners engaged.