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College

College College Of Aviation

Executive Area

Executive Area Provost & VP Academic Affairs

Department

Department College of Aviation

Posting Number

Posting Number S1674P

Job Type

Job Type Full Time, Regular

Pay Type

Pay Grade

Pay Grade G

Campus Location

Campus Location WMU-Battle Creek - College of Aviation

Salary Range

Salary Range Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies Multiple

• Ensures standardization of flight instructors through maintaining documents, training profiles, and evaluation checks.

• Assists in the development of standardization of new-hire and recurrent training of flight instructors.
• Develops and maintains standardization practices and publications.
• Conducts and documents evaluations of flight instructors and certifies their qualifications to provide flight instruction.
• Audits instructional practices for University standards compliance and federal aviation requirements.
• Provides ground and in-flight progress evaluations and occasional specialty flight instruction.
• Assists in executing safety related initiatives for flight operations.
• Participates in post-incident debriefs. Provides training and policy change recommendations as applicable.
• Trains and evaluates staff, student, and temporary employees.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution, or a Bachelor’s degree in a non-related field from an accredited institution combined with relevant experience.
• Three year’s relevant experience.
• Supervisory or lead experience.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Aviation industry experience.
• Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) pilot certification; Commercial Pilot, Airplane Single Engine Land ( ASEL ), Airplane Multi Engine Land ( AMEL ), Instrument Airplane.
• Pilot and instrumental ratings for relevant aircraft
• Must meet FAA physical and medical standards for flight licensure.
• Hold at least an FAA 2nd class medical; and have dexterity to fly WMU primary aircraft trainers (single engine and multi engine) from both pilot positions and accommodate weight and balance for at least 70% of the student population with standard fuel loads. As a reference, considering the average weight of our students and our current fleet, flight instructors could weigh up to approximately 260lbs.
• Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including evenings and weekends.

• 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.
• A physical examination may be administered by the employer’s designated physician.
• 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://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff

• Light work with some physical demands such as continuously lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds, but rarely moving more than 25 to 50 pounds.
• Work is performed with exposure to any number of elements which may occasionally require some precautions such as safety glasses, protective clothing, ear protection, etc.
• Must be available to provide instruction or serve as pilot-in-command outside of normal business hours.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution, or a Bachelor’s degree in a non-related field from an accredited institution combined with relevant experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have three year’s relevant experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have supervisory or lead experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have aviation industry experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have Federal Aviation Administration pilot certification; Commercial Pilot, Airplane Single Engine Land, Airplane Multi Engine Land, Instrument Airplane?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have Federal Aviation Administration instructor certification; Certified Flight Instructor, Airplane Single Engine, instrument Airplane?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have pilot and instrumental ratings for relevant aircraft?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you meet FAA physical and medical standards for flight licensure?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you hold at least an FAA 2nd class medical; and have dexterity to fly WMU primary aircraft trainers (single engine and multi engine) from both pilot positions and accommodate weight and balance for at least 70% of the student population with standard fuel loads?As a reference, considering the average weight of our students and our current fleet, flight instructors could weigh up to approximately 260lbs.
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have the ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including evenings and weekends?
  • Yes
  • No

WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Protected veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.