"NTT Faculty (Check Pilot) (Multiple Positions) - 202400016"

Location 

Carbondale, Illinois

Job Type

Faculty

Job Number

202400016

Department

School of Aviation-SIUC

Opening Date

01/08/2024

FLSA:

Exempt

Security/Safety Sensitive:

NA

• Description
• Benefits

Description

The School of Aviation at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is seeking qualified applicants for anticipated positions within the Aviation Flight program. These are term, non-tenure track appointments. 

Appointment will be at the Assistant Instructor level with a bachelor’s degree and at the Assistant Lecturer level with a master’s degree. 

Examples of Duties

Provide individual flight instruction to students enrolled in Aviation Flight courses, including preflight/postflight inspection and evaluation as well as maintenance of training records of assigned students. Conduct FAA stage and graduation check flights. Function as a “Team Leader”, including the supervision and evaluation of Flight Instructors (Team Members). Serve on department committees as requested. Assist faculty as needed in teaching aeronautical and aircraft systems classes offered in the Aviation Flight program. Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Flight Instructor and/or the Director of the School of Aviation. 

Qualifications

Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree. Commercial Pilot Certificate or higher. FAA Certified Flight Instructor-Airplane Single Engine and Instrument Airplane (CFI and CFI-I). Meet the experience requirements of 14 CFR 141.36 (b). Minimum 50 hours dual given in the last 12 months. Endorsed at least one student for each of the following initial certifications: Private Pilot and Commercial Pilot. Endorsed at least one student for an Instrument Airplane Rating. 

Preferred: Master’s Degree. University flight program experience as a Flight Instructor. Multi-Engine Instructor. Meet the experience requirements of 14 CFR 141.36 (c) or (d). Experience as an evaluator of pilot applicants in a 14 CFR 61 or 141 flight training program. Experience as an evaluator of pilot skill in a 14 CFR 121, 135, or 142 air agency. 

Application Instructions: Upload letter of interest, current resume/vitae which includes verification of the above qualifications and flight hour summary, copies of certificates, transcripts, and names, addresses/email addresses and phone numbers of three references. 

SIU Carbondale, member of the SIU System, is an anti-racist community that opposes racism, discrimination and inequity in any form, and embraces diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice for all people.

SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.