Aviation Student Worker - VR Flight Lab

EKU Careers; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University seeks an Aviation Student Worker to assist with the VR Flight Lab and daily operations of the Aviation Program. The role involves setup and daily lab tasks alongside program staff.

The candidate must be an EKU student, hold Private Pilot Certification, and be proficient in MS Office; a 3.0+ GPA and flight-simulation familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• Enrolled EKU student for at least 12 credit hours.
• Must have Private Pilot Certification.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Flight simulation familiarity.
• GPA 3.0 or higher (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist in setup and daily operation of the Aviation Program’s VR Flight Lab.
• Support Aviation Program personnel and students in lab activities.

Skills

Private Pilot Certification

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Flight Simulation

Education

Currently enrolled EKU Student

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.

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.