"Assistant or Associate Professor of Aviation (Tenure-Track)"

Job Description

The Aviation Program at Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Montana invites qualified applicants to join our faculty in a tenure-track position at the assistant or associate level. We offer majors in Aeronautical Science (Professional Pilot), Aviation Management and, most recently, Uncrewed Aerial Systems, for one of the biggest majors at Rocky. We seek an individual who will help our students master the skills, technology, and leadership needed in a dynamic industry; students experience an aviation education built on national accreditation, real-world relevance, and a strong culture of professionalism. The successful candidate must have a broad background in aviation and be able to adapt to teaching a variety of aviation courses. These could include any FAA Part 141 ground school courses, aircraft systems and power plants, aviation safety, a variety of topics in aviation management, airline dispatch, uncrewed aerial systems, among other courses. The College owns a fleet of eleven aircraft located two miles away at the Billings Airport and trains students from private pilot through all flight instructor ratings. Please visit the program’s website for more information.

A master’s degree in aviation, education, business or a related field is required.  FAA Certified Flight Instructor certificate with Instrument Airplane (CFI-IA) rating or FAA Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI) and Instrument Ground Instructor (IGI) are desired.  Experience as a pilot in a multi-crew aircraft is also desired. Opportunities to teach as a CFI in an airplane could exist, if desired. Additional duties could include instruction and coordination of Crew Resource Management training in the simulator. Any successful candidate must support and carry out the mission of the college as well as demonstrate a commitment to developing and enhancing a culture of rigor, excellence, and achievement. The position begins August 1, 2026, with a starting salary in the mid-$60,000s.

To apply, complete the Rocky Mountain College Faculty Employment Application.  In addition, submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, sample syllabus, and teaching philosophy to jobs@rocky.edu.  Any questions regarding this position should be directed to the Director of Aviation, Dan Hargrove at dan.hargrove@rocky.edu.  Specific questions about application status should be directed to Human Resources at humanresources@rocky.edu.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, long term disability, short term disability, 403(b) retirement plan and tuition remission. Applicants must successfully complete a background check before hiring.

Rocky Mountain College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Preferred and Required Qualifications

A master’s degree in aviation, education, business or a related field is required.  FAA Certified Flight Instructor certificate with Instrument Airplane (CFI-IA) rating or FAA Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI) and Instrument Ground Instructor (IGI) are desired.  Experience as a pilot in a multi-crew aircraft is also desired. Opportunities to teach as a CFI in an airplane could exist, if desired. Additional duties could include instruction and coordination of Crew Resource Management training in the simulator.