Aviation English Language Instructor

IS Technologies, LLC; Oklahoma City (OK); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IS Technologies, LLC is seeking an experienced ESL instructor with aviation expertise to design and deliver live online and in-person lessons for adult learners in aviation contexts, including pilots, aircrew and air traffic professionals.

You will plan lessons, manage a classroom, and build scenario-based exercises that mirror real cockpit and ATC communications, while explaining technical aviation concepts in plain, graded English using ICAO phraseology.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Explain technical aviation concepts in simple, graded English.
• Plan lessons, manage a classroom and keep adult learners engaged.
• Build scenario-based exercises mirroring real cockpit and ATC communication.
• Teach online: run video classes, breakout rooms, share screens and digital whiteboards, and keep remote learners engaged.

Skills

Native English

Online teaching

Lesson planning

Adult language instruction

Aviation knowledge

ICAO phraseology

Pronunciation coaching

Multilingual ability

Education

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

Master's degree in TESOL/applied linguistics or education

Tools

Canvas

Blackboard

Moodle

Flight simulation tools

Job description

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7 days ago Requisition ID: 1160

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.