Flight Instructor & Team Leader (Part 141)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of Health and Human Sciences at Southern Illinois University Carbondale seeks qualified applicants for anticipated positions within the School of Aviation’s Flight program. These are 9-month, non-tenure track appointments, effective Aug 11, 2026.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The role includes flight instruction, supervision, and coordination of training for Part 141 courses, with duties aligned to the Chief Flight Instructor and School of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree by date of hire.
• Commercial Pilot Certificate, CFII, Second Class Medical Certificate.
• Must meet FAR 141.36(b)-(d).
• Must have 1,750 hours total flight time.
• Must have 1 year as a company check pilot or similar evaluation role.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual flight instruction to students in Aviation Flight courses and maintain training records.
• Conduct FAA stage and graduation check flights and supervise instructors as Team Leader.
• Oversee training for one of five FAR Part 141 courses and participate in department committees.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree by date of hire

Master’s Degree

Tools

CFII

FAA Certified Flight Instructor-Airplane & Instrument

Second Class Medical Certificate

FAR 141.36 regulations

Job description

The College of Health and Human Sciences at Southern Illinois University Carbondale seeks qualified applicants for anticipated positions within the School of Aviation’s Flight program. These are 9-month, non-tenure track appointments, effective Aug 11, 2026.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The role includes flight instruction, supervision, and coordination of training for Part 141 courses, with duties aligned to the Chief Flight Instructor and School of