Faculty Specialist I / Faculty Specialist II - Aviation Specialist Western Michigan University College of Aviation • Battle Creek, Michigan •

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ENHANCED Updated 08/27/2026 Job Description Job 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. Requirements 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. Job and company information not to be copied, shared, scraped, or otherwise disseminated without explicit consent of JSfirm, LLC.