Aviation Flight Instructor (Adjunct) – Part-Time FAA-CFI

Sowela-; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement options

Medical insurance options

Paid time off

Job summary

SOWELA Technical Community College is seeking a part-time adjunct instructor to deliver flight instruction on the Lake Charles campus. You will conduct flight, simulator, and ground lessons, maintain training records, and ensure safety and compliance with FAA requirements.

You will assist with aircraft scheduling, participate in audits, and promote a safety‑minded learning environment for student pilots pursuing Part 141/61 endorsements.

Qualifications

• Follows FAA regulations and institutional policies.
• Ability to maintain student training records and endorsements.
• Strong communication with students, staff and FAA audits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct flight, simulator and ground instruction per syllabi.
• Maintain student pass rates and ensure safety during lessons.
• Assist with aircraft scheduling and dispatch operations.
• Report maintenance discrepancies promptly.
• Prepare and review training records and required documentation.
• Support FAA audits and reviews.
• Promote a positive safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with FAA Parts 61 and 141.

Skills

Flight instruction

Safety culture

Student assessment

Communication

Recordkeeping

FAA regulations

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in Aviation (preferred)

Tools

Flight Schedule Pro

Microsoft Office

Job description

SOWELA Technical Community College is seeking a part-time adjunct instructor to deliver flight instruction on the Lake Charles campus. You will conduct flight, simulator, and ground lessons, maintain training records, and ensure safety and compliance with FAA requirements.

You will assist with aircraft scheduling, participate in audits, and promote a safety‑minded learning environment for student pilots pursuing Part 141/61 endorsements.