TES Certificated Flight Instructor

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Educational opportunities

Work/life balance

Job summary

Auburn University is seeking TES Certified Flight Instructors to provide flight training for students in the Professional Flight program. Responsibilities include delivering instruction, preparing schedules, and ensuring adherence to FAA procedures and safety protocols.

Candidates must hold appropriate certifications and demonstrate proficiency. Working at Auburn offers a supportive environment with a focus on diversity, innovation, and life-changing impacts.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate piloting proficiency and instructing ability during initial standardization training.
• Ability to work well under pressure in busy environments and congested airspace.

Responsibilities

• Provide flight and aviation training in accordance with AU Professional Flight and FAA procedures.
• Promote safety culture by adhering to policies and reporting safety issues.
• Ensure students are scheduled according to their training needs and accommodate additional lessons.

Skills

Piloting proficiency

Instructing ability

Aeronautical decision making

Education

CFII certification

MEI certification

Third Class FAA Medical Certification

Job description

Overview

Auburn University is initiating a search for TES Certified Flight Instructors to provide flight training for students enrolled in Professional Flight. Applicants must upload a copy of their certification(s) during application; temporary FAA certificates are acceptable.

Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, provides qualified temporary employees for various university roles.

AU student employees are not eligible for TES.

Responsibilities

• Provide flight, aviation training device, and oral instruction in accordance with AU Professional Flight and FAA procedures and practices. Prepare schedules, maintain records, and ensure course objectives, standards, and minimums are met.
• Promote and instill the safety culture of AU Flight Education by adhering to all prescribed policies and procedures and reporting safety‑related issues to the Chief and Assistant Chief Flight Instructors.
• Ensure each assigned student is scheduled in accordance with the student’s training schedule and accommodate makeup lessons or additional availability.
• Perform the duties of a certificated flight instructor as authorized by the FAA in accordance with approved training course outlines:
  • Schedule each assigned student for satisfactory progress and promptly inform the Assistant Chief Flight Instructor of any delays.
  • Maintain accurate student training records, logbooks, and computer records.
  • Ensure course objectives, standards, and minimums are met by all assigned students.
  • Prepare students for Stage Checks, End‑of‑Course Tests, and FAA Practical Tests.
  • Ensure timely completion of required documentation for all students.
  • Monitor training aircraft condition and airworthiness status and report discrepancies.
  • File safety reports as necessary.
  • Attend administrative, standardization, currency training, and instructor meetings as assigned.
  • Complete all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Level I: CFII requires Flight Instructor Airplane Single‑Engine/Instrument‑Airplane certification – $33/hr
• Level II: MEI requires Flight Instructor Airplane Single‑Engine/Instrument‑Airplane/Multi‑Engine Airplane certification – $35/hr
• Level III: Flight Standards requires Flight Instructor Airplane Single‑Engine/Instrument‑Airplane certification – $36–38/hr
• All levels require a current Third Class FAA Medical Certification

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must demonstrate piloting proficiency and instructing ability during initial standardization training. Ability to work well under pressure in a busy environment, congested airspace, and exercise proper aeronautical decision making.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life‑Changing Impact – research, instruction, and outreach that make a lasting impact.
• Culture of Excellence – leveraging strengths and innovation as a top employer.
• Supportive Environment – generous benefits, educational opportunities, and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama – vibrant downtown, schools, and proximity to major cities.
• Diversity and Inclusion – valued, respected, engaged community.

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