Flight Instructor & Lab Mentor - Continuing Lecturer

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, invites applications for a Continuing Lecturer - Flight Instructor starting Fall 2026. This role sits in the School of Aviation & Transportation Technology within the Purdue Polytechnic Institute and centers on hands-on flight instruction and student mentoring.

The ideal candidate will hold a CFII, have substantial flight hours, teaching ability, and a commitment to inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation and transportation technology or related field required or completed within one year of hire.
• Pilot experience: at least 500 hours total flight time and 200 hours dual instruction given or equivalent teaching/industry experience.
• Ability to teach, manage a classroom and course.
• Must possess FAA Flight Instructor Certificate with instrument rating (CFII); multi-engine rating preferred; third class medical.
• Candidates must be able to work in the US without immigration sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Instruct undergraduate flight lab courses in aviation technology.
• Assess student performance.
• Conduct Part 61 and 141 Stage Checks.
• Mentor students and instructors.
• Supervise night and Sunday flight activities.
• Participate in projects and assignments at the discretion of the Chief Flight Instructor.
• Demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and transformational education.

Skills

Teaching ability

Classroom management

Mentor students & instructors

Instruct flight lab courses

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aviation and transportation technology or related field

500 hours of total flight time

200 hours of dual instruction given

FAA Flight Instructor Certificate with instrument rating (CFII)

Multi-engine instructor rating (preferred)

Third class medical

Job description

Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, invites applications for a Continuing Lecturer - Flight Instructor starting Fall 2026. This role sits in the School of Aviation & Transportation Technology within the Purdue Polytechnic Institute and centers on hands-on flight instruction and student mentoring.

The ideal candidate will hold a CFII, have substantial flight hours, teaching ability, and a commitment to inclusive education.