Certified Flight Instructor - 1

Bridgew; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgewater State University’s BSU Aviation/Flight Operations seeks a Certified Flight Instructor to provide flight, simulator, and ground instruction at New Bedford Regional Airport, MA. The role is temporary and non-benefited, with hours varying weekly and an hourly pay rate commensurate with certification level.

Responsibilities include teaching students at multiple flight training levels while adhering to FAA regulations and BSU procedures.

Qualifications

• FAA Certified Flight Instructor with SEL and IFR ratings.
• Current, valid FAA Medical Certificate.
• No limitations on Medical Certificate that would affect flight training.

Responsibilities

• Provide flight, simulator, and ground instruction per BSU training program and FAA policies.
• Ensure compliance with Bridgewater State University and FAA regulations to deliver high-quality training.

Skills

CFI Certification

Airplane SEL

Instrument Rating

FAA Medical Cert

Customer service

Safety procedures

Job description

Title

Title Certified Flight Instructor - 1

Department Summary

BSU Aviation/Flight Operations welcomes employment applications for CFI , CFII , and MEI positions. BSU Flight Operations conducts 14 CFR Part 141 and 61 single and multi-engine training year-round from New Bedford Regional Airport in New Bedford, MA

Position Summary

Certified Flight Instructor
WORK SCHEDULE :
Hours/Week: varies

This is a non-benefitted, temporary position with no guarantee of continued employment.

Position Type

Position Type Temporary

Provide flight, simulator, and ground instruction in accordance with Bridgewater State University ( BSU ) flight training program and FAA policies and procedures. Comply with all applicable Bridgewater State University and FAA regulations to ensure the highest quality of training is provided to assigned student(s) in each flight course.
Please note, hourly rate is commensurate with level of certification.

Required Qualifications

• - FAA Certified Flight Instructor, Airplane Single Engine Land, Instrument Airplane.
• - Must hold a current and valid FAA Medical Certificate.
• - Must have no limitations on the Medical Certificate preventing the applicant from conducting flight training activity.
• - Ability to demonstrate safe practices and procedures at all times when operating in the aviation environment.
• - Ability to simultaneously demonstrate and perform maneuvers and procedures and give effective flight instruction to students at various levels of flight training and experience.
• - Ability to demonstrate instructional knowledge of required material and impart said knowledge to students with a high degree of accuracy and skill.
• - Ability and desire to provide the highest level of customer service and quality flight training to all Bridgewater State University students, agents, and partner agencies.
• - Ability to work effectively under pressure while demonstrating good judgment and sound aeronautical decision making skills in a fast-paced and noisy environment.

The University considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Preferred Qualifications

• - In-depth knowledge of all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and Bridgewater State University administrative and operational policies and procedures.

Bridgewater State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employee with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please complete and submit this electronic form: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?BridgewaterStateUniv&layout_id=18

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hourly Rate (Non-Exempt)

Hourly Rate (Non-Exempt) $28.00 - $32.00

Posting Number

Posting Number T02430P

Open Date

Open Date 05/23/2026

Close Date

Close Date 06/13/2027

Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

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Equal Opportunity Employer
Bridgewater State University is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.