RW Line Instructor I

SUU; Cedar City, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Utah University in Cedar City, UT is seeking a FAA Certificated Flight Instructor to provide flight, simulator, and ground instruction in accordance with 14 CFR Part 61 and Part 141. You will schedule students, maintain records, and ensure each student meets course standards and objectives.

Responsibilities include flight instruction per the Training Course Outline, maintaining training records, managing schedules, attending instructor and student meetings, and supporting safety

Qualifications

• High School / G.E.D. Diploma.
• 200 hours total flight time.
• FAA Certificated Flight Instructor.
• 500+ hours of instruction given and two SUU semesters.
• Current FAA Class I or II Medical Certificate.
• Aircraft piloting skills and knowledge of maneuvers.
• Knowledge of instructional techniques and FAA regulations.
• Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced, noisy environment with sound judgment.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Maintain 80% pass rate for final reviews and stage checks.
• Position contingent on funding.
• No H1B visa sponsorship for international staff living outside the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide flight, simulator, and ground instruction per 14 CFR Part 61/141.
• Schedule students and maintain records; ensure training meets standards and objectives.
• Maintain program records including student training records.
• Ensure students understand and practice all aspects of the Safety Program.
• Manage training schedules of all assigned students.
• Attend instructor and student meetings as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Instructional technique

Customer service

Working under pressure

FAA regulations knowledge

Flight instruction experience

Education

High School / G.E.D. Diploma

FAA Certificated Flight Instructor

Tools

Job description

This position will provide flight, simulator, and ground instruction in accordance with: 14CFR Part 61 and Part 141, Federal Aviation Regulations, Airmen's Information Manual, advisory circulars, airport operational requirements, and program policies and procedures. This person will schedule students, maintain records, and ensure that each student in each flight course meets course standards, training requirements, and objectives.

Date of first consideration: 07/10/2026.

• Perform those flight instructor duties authorized by the Federal Aviation Regulations in accordance with the current Training Course Outline.

• Maintain accurate Program records including student training records.

• Ensure all students understand and practice all aspects of the Safety Program.

• Manage training schedules of all assigned students.

• Attend instructor and student meetings as assigned.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School / G.E.D. Diploma

• 200 hours total flight time

• FAA Certificated Flight Instructor

• Must have more than 500 hours of instruction given and 2 full semesters at SUU.

• Must hold a current FAA Class I, or Class II Medical Certificate.

• 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 related administrative and operational procedures and requirements.

• Ability to work well under pressure in fast paced and noisy environment while always exercising sound judgment.

• Strong customer service skills.

• Maintain 80% pass rate for final review and stage checks.

This position is contingent on funding.

Due to recent changes in H1B visa fees, Southern Utah University is no longer able to sponsor international faculty and staff that require an H1B visa and are currently living outside of the United States.