Certified Flight Instructor 1 (Pool Posting)

Certified Flight Instructor 1 (Pool Posting)

Company: Ohio University

Job Location: Athens, 45701-2979

Category: Aviation

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Applications Accepted From: Public: Open to the public

Special Instructions to Applicants: To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references. For references, please provide names, addresses, and current contact information. Be prepared to submit current FAA licenses and certifications. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position(s) are filled. Qualified applicants may be hired from this pool on an ongoing basis. If you have questions, please contact Deak Arch, Aviation Chair at arch@ohio.edu. This is a pool posting with a rolling application period that will continue through November 17, 2026.

This position is eligible for the following benefits: sick leave, vacation, holidays paid, winter break closure, and retirement.

Posting Number: 20166947S

Job Description

Pool: Certified Flight Instructor 1: Aviation

Position Summary: This is a pool posting with a rolling application period that will continue through November 15, 2025. Qualified applicants may be hired from this pool on an ongoing basis. The successful candidate must have a Bachelor's degree. In addition, applicants must have FAA certifications and licenses showing experience and ratings as a Commercial Pilot, Instrument Pilot, and Certified Flight Instructor with a minimum of 250 flight hours, 100 hours PIC, and 25 hours of actual or simulated instrument time.

Department Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to provide intermittent flight instruction, on an as needed basis, to students enrolled in the University and to students in our Community Flight Program. Provides ground and flight instruction in accordance with Part 141 Syllabus and FARs; Reviews, studies, applies FAR revisions, additions, and changes; Verifies completeness and accuracy of student log books and training needs; Ensures students are prepared and scheduled for stage checks; Ensures student compliance with all policies and procedures of the Aviation Department and the FAA to include ground and flight safety.

Representative Duties: Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: Monitors and maintains airplane safety, conducts airplane maintenance, and pilots aircraft under the Aviation Flight, Aviation Management, and Aviation Technology programs in the research mission of the Avionics Engineering Center. Performs professional-level work that involves basic, operational problem-solving. Independently resolves day-to-day issues and executes clearly defined tasks. Provides data analysis and informational insights to support decision-making.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None; may assist with training student employees.

Fiscal Responsibilities: No budgetary responsibility. May be responsible for validating transactions.

Problem Solving: Solves routine problems with defined processes and guidance.

Independence of Action: Works under close supervision.

Communication and Collaboration: Collaborates with peers and follows guidance from supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate must have a Bachelor's degree. In addition, applicants must have FAA certifications and licenses showing experience and ratings as a Commercial Pilot, Instrument Pilot, and Certified Flight Instructor with a minimum of 250 flight hours, 100 hours PIC, and 25 hours of actual or simulated instrument time. Experience instructing in any field.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience Instructing in any field.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands: Will involve ground instruction and training flights in university aircraft.

Department: Aviation

Pay Rate: Commensurate with experience and credentials

Job Open Date: 11/20/2025

Posting Close Date: 11/17/2026

Job Category: Administrative at-will appointment

Months: 12 month

Planning Unit: Russ College of Engineering & Technology

Work Schedule: Varies with student flight schedules

Campus: Ohio University Airport, Athens

Expected hours worked per week: At least 25 hours minimum

Expected duration of assignment: Maximum of three years

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position: Deak Arch, Aviation Chair, arch@ohio.edu

Non-Discrimination Statement: Ohio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.

Job Family/Subfamily: Aviation-Generalist

Career Track & Level: IC1

Pay Grade: CA&P|15|

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