Part-Time Flight Instructor - School of Aeronautics

All Aviation Jobs; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA seeks a part-time Flight Instructor to provide flight, simulator and ground instruction in accordance with the LU School of Aeronautics and FAA regulations. You will prepare schedules, maintain records and ensure course standards are met.

Ideal candidates hold CFIs and FAA medical; a Bachelor is preferred, with CFII/MEI encouraged. You will work on-site, contribute to curriculum, and uphold LU’s Christian mission while ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• FAA Part 141 Flight Evaluation(s) completion required.
• Current Third Class FAA Medical Certificate.
• Bachelor degree preferred; CFII/MEI encouraged.
• Knowledge of FAA Regulations and LUSOA procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide flight training and mentorship per FOM and TCO.
• Schedule students, monitor progress, complete stage checks and documentation.
• Enforce LUSOA safety program and FAA regulations; file safety reports as needed.
• Communicate with supervisors and participate in instructor development.
• Contribute to curriculum development and special projects.

Skills

Flight instruction

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Problem solving

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

FAA Certified Flight Instructor, Airplane Single Engine Land

CFII, MEI encouraged

Third Class FAA Medical Certificate

Job description

Provide flight, simulator, and ground instruction in accordance with the Liberty School of Aeronautics and FAA regulations and procedures. Prepare schedules, maintain records, and ensure that course standards, training requirements, and objectives are met by each student in each flight course. Maintain high levels of aeronautics and flight training knowledge. Maintain high proficiency in flight instruction skills. Accomplish the additional duties assigned by the respective supervisor.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Provide flight training and mentorship in alignment with the Liberty University School of Aeronautics (LUSOA) Flight Operations Manual (FOM), Training Course Outline (TCO), and Liberty’s mission of Training Champions for Christ.
• Ensure students are scheduled appropriately, monitor their training progress, initiate stage checks, and complete all course requirements and documentation, including accurate record-keeping in MFT, logbooks, and final grades.
• Promote and enforce adherence to the LUSOA Safety Program and Federal Aviation Regulations. File safety reports as necessary and ensure aircraft used are in safe, airworthy condition, reporting any discrepancies immediately.
• Maintain open communication with supervisors regarding availability and schedule. Stay current with continuing education through meetings, standardization training, and instructor development programs.
• Contribute to curriculum development and improvement efforts. Assist the Director of Flight Operations with special projects as assigned.
• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Qualifications And Credentials

Satisfactory completion of the FAA Part 141 Flight Evaluation(s) set forth by the Federal Aviation Administration and the School of Aeronautics approved training program is required. Failure to successfully complete the required flight evaluation within 30 days will result in termination of employment.

Education And Experience

• Minimum of Bachelor degree preferred.
• FAA Certified Flight Instructor, Airplane Single Engine Land (Advanced training encouraged: CFII, MEI, etc.).
• Aircraft piloting skills, including familiarity with and ability to perform required flight maneuvers and procedures.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply effective instructional technique in the classroom and in flight.
• Knowledge of appropriate Federal Aviation Regulations and LUSOA Academic, administrative, and operational procedures and requirements.
• Must hold a current Third Class FAA Medical Certificate.

Abilities and Competencies Essential to the Function of the Job

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Computer skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• May be required to travel to local and campus locations.
• May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

Working Conditions

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a small single-engine or multi-engine general aviation aircraft and office space that is well lit and temperature controlled.

Driving Requirements

If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position.

Time Type

Part time

Location

Onsite

Pay Range

Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, along with University needs and external market conditions. Market benchmarks may be used, as appropriate, in combination with internal equity to ensure pay is fair and aligned with the broader compensation structure.

The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.

$19.00 - $27.00

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.