Flight Instructor - Fixed Wing

Flight Instructor - Fixed Wing


Salary: $32,500.00 - $41,000.00 Annually
Location: Cedar City, UT
Job Type: Full-time Staff
Job Number: 202400043
Division: Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business
Closing: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt

Position Summary

Southern Utah University is looking to hire Certified Flight Instructors (CFI) for our fixed wing program in Cedar City, UT. These persons will provide flight, simulator, and ground instruction in accordance with: 14CFR Part 61 and Part 141, Federal Aviation Regulations, Airmen's Information Manual, advisory circulars, airport operational requirements, and program policies and procedures. Along with other industry duties. This person will schedule students, maintain records, and ensure that each student in each flight course meets course standards, training requirements, and objectives.

This position will provide flight, simulator, and ground instruction in accordance with: 14CFR Part 61 and Part 141, Federal Aviation Regulations, Airmen's Information Manual, advisory circulars, airport operational requirements, and program policies and procedures. This person will schedule students, maintain records, and ensure that each student in each flight course meets course standards, training requirements, and objectives.

Essential Functions

Perform those flight instructor duties authorized by the Federal Aviation Regulations in accordance with the current Training Course Outline.

Maintain accurate Program records including student training records.

Ensure all students understand and practice all aspects of the Safety Program.

Manage training schedules of all assigned students.

Attend instructor and student meetings as assigned.

Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

250 hours total flight time

FAA Certificated Flight Instructor

Must hold a current FAA Class I, or Class II Medical Certificate.

Aircraft piloting skills, including familiarity with and ability to perform required flight maneuvers and procedures.

Knowledge of and ability to apply effective instructional technique in the classroom and in flight.

Knowledge of appropriate Federal Aviation Regulations and related administrative and operational procedures and requirements.

Ability to work well under pressure in fast paced and noisy environment while always exercising sound judgment.

Strong customer service skills. Maintain 80% pass rate for final review and stage checks.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bravo Airspace experience.

Density Altitude flying above 5,000 feet.

Supplemental Information

This position is contingent on funding.


Southern Utah University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services. For more information or contact information, please visit https://www.suu.edu/nondiscrimination/.



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