Part-Time Flight Instructor (CFI) – Airplane Single Engine

Eastern Kentucky University; Kentucky; On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University is seeking a Flight Instructor (CFI) to provide flight, simulator, and ground instruction in line with Part 61 FAA regulations and EKU policies. The role schedules students, maintains training records, and ensures course standards are met across Private Pilot, Commercial, and Flight Instructor training.

This part-time, no-benefits position requires a high school diploma, CFI and Commercial Pilot certificates, and 200+ flight hours, with preference for a bachelor's

Qualifications

• FAA Flight Instructor Certificate (CFI) – Airplane Single Engine is required.
• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate – Airplane Single Engine Land is required.
• 200+ hours of flight time is required.
• High School diploma is required.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Proficiency in Cessna 172 or similar high-wing trainer is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide flight, simulator, and ground instruction in accordance with Part 61 FAA regulations and EKU policies.
• Schedule students and maintain training records.
• Ensure course standards and training requirements are met for Private Pilot, Commercial, and Flight Instructor courses.

Education

High School diploma

FAA Flight Instructor Certificate (CFI) – Airplane Single Engine

FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate – Airplane Single Engine Land

200+ hours of flight time

Bachelor's degree preferred

Proficiency in Cessna 172 or similar aircraft preferred

Job description

Eastern Kentucky University is seeking a Flight Instructor (CFI) to provide flight, simulator, and ground instruction in line with Part 61 FAA regulations and EKU policies. The role schedules students, maintains training records, and ensures course standards are met across Private Pilot, Commercial, and Flight Instructor training.

This part-time, no-benefits position requires a high school diploma, CFI and Commercial Pilot certificates, and 200+ flight hours, with preference for a bachelor's