Primary Flight Instructor - Part-time

Indiana State University; Terre Town (IN); Presencial; USD 28 000 - 41 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Indiana State University is seeking a Primary Flight Instructor for the Flight Academy in Terre Haute, IN. This part-time, no-benefits role requires active flight instruction of ISU aviation students and entails both flight and ground training with opportunities to contribute to program growth.

Candidates must hold a current CFI certificate and be actively flying; AGI/IGI, DA20/DA40 experience, and Part 141 experience are preferred. Bachelor’s in Aviation is preferred.

Qualificações

• Must hold a current Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate and be actively flying.
• Flight and ground instruction/teaching experience preferred.
• AGI and IGI certifications preferred.
• Diamond DA20 and/or DA40 experience highly preferred.
• Part 141 experience highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree with Aviation focus preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Fly aircraft with students and provide actual flight instruction.
• Provide ground instruction to students in training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

CFI certificate

Active flying

Flight training

Ground instruction

Formação académica

Bachelor's Degree with Aviation focus

Ferramentas

DA20 experience

DA40 experience

Part 141 experience

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Primary Flight Instructor - Part-time, No Benefits

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. for other than practical training. The university will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

About the Institution

Indiana State University is a Tier 2 national University with a Carnegie classification of doctoral/research. Nationally ranked and accredited, we are in Terre Haute, IN and have been recognized by the Princeton Review and the Wall Street Journal among the best universities in the Midwest. Indiana State is one of the most diverse college campuses in Indiana and home to a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff representing nearly every U.S. state and 36 countries around the world.

Our beautiful, active, pedestrian-friendly campus is located within walking distance of local shops, restaurants, and activities in Terre Haute’s historic downtown district. Situated near the Indiana-Illinois border, we are located 70 miles southwest of Indianapolis and within a few hours of major metropolitan centers in St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville. On campus, there are 160 student-run organizations, an expansive Student Recreation Center, a Performing Arts Series, and University Speakers Series, among other attractions. Indiana State Athletics, known as the “Fighting Sycamores,” fields 15 NCAA Division I athletic teams in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Ranked nationally for social mobility, Indiana State University transforms the lives of our students through experiential learning, community engagement, and career readiness, serving as a dynamic educational partner for businesses and industries throughout the Midwest. Our faculty provide instruction in small class sizes that provide opportunities for personalized instruction and feedback. Indiana State supports and recognizes faculty research and scholarship, providing an internal grants resource pool and other forms of support, and awarding faculty research honors each spring. Indiana State University is a place of belonging where students, faculty, and staff learn, thrive, and grow together.

Indiana State University is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our employment application process.

Comments to Applicants

Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. for other than practical training. The university will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Job Title

Job Title Primary Flight Instructor - Part-time, No Benefits

Department

Department Aviation Technology

Work Schedule

Flight Academy Hours, as available.

Notice of Vacancy Number

Notice of Vacancy Number 26-00241

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 10/19/2026

Open Date

Open Date 10/20/2026

Close Date

Close Date 11/03/2026

Open Until Filled No

Job Category

Job Type

Job Type Staff - Part-Time

Pay Grade

Pay Grade 999

Hourly Rate or Salary Range

Benefits Associated with this Position

Job Summary/Basic Function

Teach ISU aviation students how to fly aircraft.

Specific Responsibilities

Required Relevant Education & Experience

Must hold a current Flight Instructor ( CFI ) certificate and be actively flying
Flight and ground instruction/ teaching experience preferred
AGI and IGI certifications preferred
Diamond DA20 and/or DA40 experience highlypreferred
Part 141 experience highly preferred
Bachelor’s Degree with Aviation focus preferred

Required Field(s) of Study

N/A

Preferred Relevant Education and Experience

Bachelors Degree with Aviation focus preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Required Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

Required Certificates, Licenses and Registrations Must possess a valid driver's license

Other Required Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

Preferred Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

Preferred Other Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

Certified Flight Instructor Rating Minimum

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Able to adapt to change, Able to assemble, analyze and present data, Able to learn and retain information, Able to multitask, Able to plan, organize, and implement projects in a timely manner, Able to read English, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions, Able to work both independently and collaboratively, Able to work carefully and politely around others, Able to work well with others, Attention to detail, Demonstration of high ethical standards, integrity, professionalism, politeness, and courteousness, Excellent customer service skills, Excellent interpersonal, organizational, planning, teambuilding and problem solving skills, Excellent leadership skills, Excellent public speaking skills, Experience and knowledge in job related program, Experience in an educational environment preferred, Must be comfortable networking with groups or individuals, Professional demeanor, high energy, dynamic personality and excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer applications, Proven supervisory skills, Proven verbal and written communication skills, Willing to interact with students, Willing to work extended hours during events and peak seasons, when required, Work effectively with a diverse community

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Qualifications & Disclaimer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The information on this description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

NCAA Guidelines

All employees and staff of ISU are bound by all NCAA , Missouri Valley Conference and institutional rules and regulations pertaining to intercollegiate athletics and must conduct themselves in accordance therewith. For more complete information on the duties and obligations of ISU employees and staff in this regard, employees and staff should contact the Compliance Office in the ISU Athletic Department.

No ISU employee (whether paid or a volunteer) shall knowingly influence others to furnish the NCAA or an ISU investigator/compliance officer false or misleading information concerning an individual’s involvement in or knowledge of matters relevant to a possible violation of an NCAA regulation. Failure to abide by this term of employment shall constitute unethical conduct as defined by the NCAA and may result in immediate suspension and/or termination of the employment relationship with ISU .

Position Reappointment Required

Position Reappointment Required No

Job Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Fly aircraft with students and provide actual flight instruction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide ground instruction to students in training.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Letters of Recommendation
• References

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you possess a current Flight Instructor Certificate?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you actively flying? If so, have you flown in the last 90 days?
  • Yes, I have flown within the last 90 days
  • Yes, but I have not flown within the last 90 days
  • No, I am not actively flying
• * Do you possess a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No