Job Description

Overview:

The Assistant Flight Instructor position provides flight and ground instruction in accordance with FAA Regulations. They teach through classroom, simulator, and live flight instruction.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates schedule to provide flight training for students.
• Coordinates schedule to provide ground school and ground training for Certified Flight Instructure (CFI) applicants.
• Coordinates with the maintenance and airport training (chief instructor) coordinators to ensure a consistent and coordinated program for all aviation students.
• Coordinates an annual Assessment Program to ensure all requirements are completed.
• Recruits, supervises, and trains adjunct instructors for course implementation.
• Develops, constructs, and coordinates curricular changes for University approval.
• Represents the program to all visitors; coordinates requests for tours with the public affairs department and refers prospective students to academic advisors as needed.
• Holds office hours to ensure students have an avenue for their concerns and counseling needs.
• Coordinates with University, College, and Department administration, the Federal Aviation Administration, the University Veterans Affairs Office and others representing the program to present progress and update reports.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• FAA Certified Flight Instructor License, Commercial License with Instrument Rating (or Military Equivalent), Aviation teaching experience, plus three years of aviation industry experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of flight instruction instrumentation and equipment.
• Knowledge of instructor certification.
• Ability to Supervise.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to instruct students and tutor as necessary.
• Ability to operate computers and associated flight software.
• Ability to think analytically.
• Ability to perform under stressful situations.
• Ability to reason logically and methodically.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.

Required Documents:

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Resume/CV"
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary:
Minimum $59,610; Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA:

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. T he employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

University Highlights:

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utahs premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students , including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utahs counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named in 2023. about USU.

The university provides a to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the universitys ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu .

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USUs main campus, , is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area in the Milken Institutes 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.

*updated 04/2024

Notice of Non-discrimination:

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu , Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu , Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit , or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

*updated 09/2023

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