Flight Instructor (CFII-Airplane and/or MEI)

Job no: 497848 Work type: Part-Time Staff Location: Other EKU Location Categories: College of Justice, Safety & Military Science Title: Flight Instructor (CFII and/or MEI) Position Type: Part-Time Staff Search Type: External - minimum 7 days Department: 25R000 - Justice, Safety & Military Science Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs Position Location: Other EKU Location Driver Classification: Non-Driver FLSA: Non-Exempt Schedule Type: Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week) Retirement: None Contact Person: James "Zach" Staten Job Summary/Basic Functions The CFII and/or MEI will provide flight, simulator, and ground instruction in accordance with Part 61 and Part 141 FAA regulations, FAA Airmen’s Information Manual, advisory circulars, airport operations, and EKU policies and procedures. Schedule students, maintain training records, and ensure that course standards, training requirements, and objectives are met by each student in the Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor, and/or Multiengine training courses.

Minimum Qualifications

Education High School diploma is required.

Experience

FAA Flight Instructor Certificate – Airplane Single Engine; Instrument Airplane (CFII) is required. FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate – Airplane Single Engine Land is required. 300+ hours of flight time is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree is preferred. FAA Flight Instructor Certificate – Airplane Multiengine is preferred. FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate – Airplane Multiengine Land is preferred. Proficiency in the Cessna 172 or other high-wing, fixed tricycle-gear training aircraft is preferred.

Proficiency in the Piper Seminole is preferred (MEI only). Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Open Until Filled: Yes EEO Statement Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice. Background Check Statement Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Advertised: 10 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time Applications close: 10 May 2027 Eastern Daylight Time Refer a friend Whatsapp Facebook LinkedIn Email App Powered by PageUp