Faculty Specialist I Faculty Specialist II
- Aviation Specialist
- College of Aviation
- Tenure Track
| Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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 ExemptSalaried
Pay Grade FS1FS2
Campus Location WMU-Battle Creek
- College of Aviation
Salary Range Pay ismensurate with qualifications and experience,bined 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 academicmunity 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 assignedscheduled aviation flight students.
Assist with the training, standardization and mentoring of assigned temporary flight instructors.
Assist the assigned Chief Flight Instructor as neededdirected.
Assist the Student Progress Specialist in monitoring student progress.
Maintain accurate, timely recordsreports regarding student progress.
Support the diverse curricula by maintaining the appropriate qualifications, proficiencies, and certificates toply withernmental,anizational and accreditation requirements.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
FAAmercial 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, militaryernmental, 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 verbalmunication 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-rened 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.
T are multiple openings for this position. By ing to this posting, applicants will be considered for each position. Applicants may receive multiple emailmunications.
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: wmichhrenrollment-faculty.
