FAA-Certified Aviation Instructor (Part-Time)

City and County of Denver; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 1,200 - 1,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Free RTD pass

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

Job summary

Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for future part-time affiliate faculty in Aviation & Aerospace Science. Responsibilities include teaching, preparing materials, grading, and providing student support in alignment with course objectives.

Required is a bachelor’s degree with current FAA certifications to teach pilot ground and simulator courses. Preference is given to candidates with aviation degrees and 4+ years of industry experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required to teach aviation-related courses such as aerodynamics, aircraft systems, airport management, aviation law, and more.
• FAA Certification is required to teach FAA pilot ground and aircraft simulator courses (BGI/IGI/AGI, CFI, AES courses, Part 107) with current FARs.
• Preferred qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in aviation or a master’s/doctorate in aviation.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes in person or online and deliver course content.
• Prepare course materials and lesson plans, grade student work, and provide timely robust feedback.
• Provide online or on-campus academic support and ensure alignment with syllabus and policies.
• Adapt and learn new modes of instruction to meet diverse student needs.

Skills

FAA Certifications

Teaching adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s or Doctorate in Aviation

Job description

Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for future part-time affiliate faculty in Aviation & Aerospace Science. Responsibilities include teaching, preparing materials, grading, and providing student support in alignment with course objectives.

Required is a bachelor’s degree with current FAA certifications to teach pilot ground and simulator courses. Preference is given to candidates with aviation degrees and 4+ years of industry experience.