Aviation – Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

Ozarka College seeks applicants for an Aviation – Certified Flight Instructor.  The Aviation – Flight Instructor, acting under the direction of the Director of Aviation providesflight instruction in a full range of freshman and sophomore aviation courses including, but not limited to: Fundamentals of Aeronautics I, II, III and IV, Practicum I, II, III and IV, Air Traffic Control, Human Factors and Safety, Advanced Aerodynamics, FAA Regulations and Publications, and Aviation Weather, Private Pilot, Instrument and Multi Engine Certification. This position ismainly aflight instruction and classroom teaching assignment at the Melbourne Arkansas Municipal Airport (42A) and Melbourne campus, and may include day, evening, and online classes. Other duties include:  participation in departmental activities, institutional committee assignment, student advising, assessment, and appropriate professional development activities relevant to the position.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Aviation, or a related field
• Commitment to undergraduate education
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability and willingness to work effectively with College committees, campus organizations, and other educational institutions and to be involved in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities
• Ability to design goals and assess learning outcomes

A current U.S. FAA Commercial Pilot certificate with Airplane category, Single-Engine and Multi-Engine Land class, and Instrument Airplane ratings; a current U.S. FAA Flight Instructor certificate with Airplane category, Single-Engine and Multi-Engine class ratings with instrument rating; and a current U.S. FAA 2nd Class medical certificate or higher.

A current U.S. FAA Commercial Pilot certificate with Airplane category, Single-Engine and Multi-Engine Land class, and Instrument Airplane ratings; a current U.S. FAA Flight Instructor certificate with Airplane category, Single-Engine and Multi-Engine class ratings with instrument rating; and a current U.S. FAA 2nd Class medical certificate or higher.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Aviation, or a related field
• Proven experience with, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of working, commuting, and other non-traditional community college students
• Experience with 14 CFR Part 141 flight school requirements
• Two or more years of experience as a CFI
• Meet the requirements for Assistant Chief Instructor of a Private Pilot Course per 14 CFR § 141.36, including:

1.      At least 500 hours as pilot in command; and
2.      Flight training experience, acquired as either a certificated flight instructor or an instructor in a military pilot flight training program, or a combination thereof, consisting of at least—

a)      One year and a total of 250 flight hours; or
b)      500 flight hours.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled.

Review of applications will begin December 31, 2018.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.  This position is a 9-12 month position (negotiable). To apply, submit detailed letter of application, an Ozarka Employment Application, résumé, flight experience attachment, unofficial copies of transcripts, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references to:

Ozarka College Application