Faculty Specialist I / Faculty Specialist II - Aviation Specialist -
College of Aviation - Tenure Track
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For Other documents, please submit copies of front and back of all FAA
certificates.
Position Details
Posting Summary
College College Of Aviation
Executive Area Provost & VP Academic Affairs
Department College of Aviation
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F327P
Job Type Tenure Track
Pay Type Exempt/Salaried
Pay Grade FS1/FS2
Campus Location WMU-Battle Creek - College of Aviation
Salary Range Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.
Number of Vacancies 2
General Summary The College of Aviation at Western Michigan University invites applications for a fiscal year, tenure-track flight faculty position. As an Aviation Specialist-Lead Flight Instructor, applicants will have the opportunity to teach the next generation of pilots in state-of-the-art airplanes. Applicants will join a supportive and collegial environment that values collaboration among students, faculty, and staff. This position represents an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a dynamic academic community and to bring professional flight experience into the airplane to enhance student learning.
Major Duties
Serve as a full-time flight instructor, providing flight, simulation, and
ground instruction to assigned/scheduled aviation flight students.
Assist with the training, standardization and mentoring of assigned
temporary flight instructors.
Assist the assigned Chief Flight Instructor as needed/directed.
Assist the Student Progress Specialist in monitoring student progress.
Maintain accurate, timely records/reports regarding student progress.
Support the diverse curricula by maintaining the appropriate
qualifications, proficiencies, and certificates to comply with
governmental, organizational and accreditation requirements.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
FAA commercial pilot or airline transport pilot certificate with airplane
SEL, MEL, and Instrument ratings.
Second-class FAA medical certificate with at least third-class privileges.
Unexpired FAA Flight Instructor certificate with airplane single-engine
and instrument ratings.
Desired Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited institution.
Airline, military/governmental, charter, or corporate flight experience as
PIC or SIC.
Multi-engine instructor rating
Collegiate FAR Part 141 aviation teaching experience.
Other FAA Certificate (Dispatch, A&P, etc.)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Special Instructions to Applicants For Other documents, please submit copies of front and back of all FAA certificates.
Additional Position Information
WMU's College of Aviation has a storied 85-year history. With three
distinct programs in flight, maintenance, and management, the College
attracts students and faculty from all over the world. As a world-renowned
program with one of the most modern fleets in collegiate aviation, WMU
seeks to expand its students' aviation opportunities. The College of
Aviation offers its employees generous educational benefits, opportunities
to train the next generation of aviators, and an excellent quality of
life.
There are multiple openings for this position. By applying to this
posting, applicants will be considered for each position. Applicants may
receive multiple email communications.
Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees
including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance,
retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission
for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits
available for this position, go to:https: // wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-
faculty.
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
List of References
Other
Optional Documents
