Certified Flight Instructors

Kansas State University; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Kansas State University's Aerospace and Technology Campus seeks multiple part-time Certified Flight Instructors to join its aviation training team. In this role you will train private, instrument, and commercial students, ensuring progress toward FAA standards while promoting safe flight operations.

The position is on-site in the United States; sponsorship is not available. Ideal candidates hold a current FAA CFI, possibly CFII, and have experience with training aircraft such as C-172 or Cirrus

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current FAA CFI (Single-Engine Land).
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• CFII certification preferred.
• C-172 / Cirrus experience preferred.
• Dual Given experience preferred.
• G1000 proficiency preferred.
• High-Performance aircraft experience preferred.
• Sponsorship eligibility: must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Provide flight training to private, instrument and commercial students.
• Ensure consistent progress toward FAA flight standards.
• Teach safe flight operations and aircraft handling.

Skills

Flight instruction

Safety-focused

Student assessment

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

FAA CFII certification

Job description

About This Role

Kansas State University's Aerospace and Technology Campus is seeking multiple part-time Certified Flight Instructors to join its growing team of aviation flight professionals! Certified Flight Instructors perform flight training of private pilot, instrument pilot, and commercial pilot students, ensuring consistent progress. This position teaches students to fly an aircraft safely and to the standards required for commercial or private flight.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma (or equivalent)
• Current FAA Certified Flight Instructor (Single-Engine Land) (CFI).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII)
• C-172 / Cirrus Experience
• Dual Given
• G1000
• High Performance

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Application Window

Applications close on: November 20, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$22.64 - $25.00, depending on qualifications and experience