Instructor Pilot/Certified Flight Instructor Pool

Job DescriptionDiscover Your Future with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityEmbry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and AerospaceWith vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ, plus a Worldwide network across approximately 120 locations, Embry-Riddle stands as the world's largest aviation and aerospace university. For over 95 years, we've been pioneering education in STEM fields, serving over 11,600 residential students and 19,200 globally in the 2023-24 academic year. Explore our cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space.The Opportunity:Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Prescott, Arizona campus has multiple openings available for Certified Flight Instructors to join our Team. Embry-Riddle's Prescott Campus is respected worldwide for cutting-edge instruction and training for tomorrow's aviation, aerospace, security, and intelligence leaders. Prescott is a mile-high city and its climate reflects seasonable weather excellent for flying. Daytime averages are 80°F in the summer and 45°F in the winter. At 5,000 ft. above sea level, it boasts a mild climate, clean air, pristine wilderness areas, and nearby national forests. The university is a small, private, residential university in the mountains of Arizona with approximately 3,500 students. Staff/faculty/student interaction is highly valued and is a central theme of our campus. It is located 100 miles north of Phoenix and 120 miles south of the Grand Canyon.Job Duties: Provide flight, simulator, and ground instruction in accordance with ERAU syllabi and FAA regulations and procedures. Prepare schedules, maintain records, and ensure that course standards, training requirements, and objectives are met by each student in each flight course. Perform the duties of a certificated flight instructor as authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration in accordance with the approved Training Course Outline. Ensure all students understand and practice all aspects of ERAU's Aviation Safety Program. Regularly schedule each assigned student to ensure satisfactory progress through the course and immediately inform supervisor of any delays in training or satisfactory progress. Be responsible for accurately maintaining all appropriate records to include student training record, student logbook, and computer records. Ensure that course standards, training requirements, and objectives are met by all assigned students as stipulated in the applicable Training Course Outline. Initiate stage check and End-of-Course requests for assigned students. Be responsible for the timely course completion of all flight students assigned including completion of required paperwork. Monitor the maintenance condition of the training aircraft and inform ERAU maintenance personnel of any questionable items. Recommend curriculum and courseware improvements when appropriate and develop new curriculum or courseware as assigned. File incident reports as necessary to report any observed safety violations or situations that may affect the safety of flight. Attend administrative, standardization, in-service training, and instructor development meetings as assigned. Perform duties as a stage check instructor when permitted and as required, after receiving FAA approval. Assist with special projects to include but not limited to: TCO rewrites, changes to ERAU ops manual, aircraft standardization manuals and SOPs, participate in working groups and flight evaluation boards. Complete other duties as assigned. Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle Generous Time Off: Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day. Personal Leave: Relax with 12 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year. Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26. Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution - with no vesting period. Application process/requirementsTo submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R308031. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include: Cover letter Full Resume Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process) Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions - including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment - based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit our website.Qualifications Proficient with aircraft piloting skills including familiarity with and the ability to perform required flight maneuvers and procedures. Knowledge of appropriate Federal Aviation Regulations. Ability to work well under pressure in fast-paced and noisy environment while exercising sound judgment at all times. Must hold at a minimum a current second class FAA Medical Certificate. Minimum Qualifications Per Classification:IP I FAA Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI) Airplane Single-Engine Land. IP II Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Science or a related field. FAA Certificated Flight Instructor for Airplane Single-Engine Land and Instrument Airplane (CFI/CFII). IP III Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Science or a related field. FAA Certificated Flight Instructor for Airplane Single-Engine Land and Instrument Airplane (CFI/CFII). Have a minimum 750 hours of dual flight instruction given.