Part Time Commercial Pilot Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $19.50 - $23.52 Hourly
Location : Moses Lake, WA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 25-27
Division: Instruction
Department: Aviation (Commercial Pilot)
Opening Date: 06/09/2025
Position Summary
Big Bend Community College invites applications for Certified Flight Interns (CFI) in the college's Aviation Program. Certified Flight Interns (CFI) work closely with full and part-time faculty to support the academic needs of students in the Big Bend Community College (BBCC) Aviation program. Individuals working in CFI positions may not be full-time students of BBCC and may not be enrolled in more than 5 credits per quarter at BBCC.
CFI positions report to the Director of Flight Operations. The CFI position is considered a part-time, temporary position and is subject to the provisions of WAC 357-04-045 and may not work more than 1050 hours in any twelve consecutive month period. Performance of the duties of a Certified Flight Intern are not subject to tenure and individuals in these positions will not accrue time for service to be applied to the negotiated full-time faculty salary schedule.
We have three (3) levels of Certified Flight Interns.

• CFI Level I ($19.50/hr.) is responsible for pre and post flight briefings, fly schedule as assigned, students in stages 1-3, and assist with other flight line activities as requested. This position requires a COMM ASEL and CFI-ASE.
• CFI Level II ($20.45/hr.) is responsible for pre and post flight briefings, fly schedule as assigned, students in stages 1-7, and assist with other flight line activities as requested. This position requires COMM ASEL, CFI-ASE, and CFI-IA.
• CFI Level III ($23.52/hr.) is responsible for pre and post flight briefings, fly schedule as assigned, Stages 1-7, Instrument CFI and Multi as needed, and assist with other flight line activities as requested. This position requires COMM ASEL, CFI-ASE, CFI-IA, 4 quarters of CFI experience, and at least 400 hours in 141 teaching.

This temporary position is an ongoing recruitment in which applications are collected year-round. Positions will be filled as needs arise at which time you will be contacted if qualifications are met.
Essential Job Duties
Primary essential duties and responsibilities include but will not be limited to the following:

• Under the direction of the Director of Flight Operations and Chief Pilot, provide private, commercial, and instrument flight and ground instruction using the flight and ground training syllabus.
• Maintain student records in accordance with FAA, TSA, VA, and college policies.
• Support Director with day to day operations include making copies, scanning documents, relaying messages, returning aircraft to service, and auditing students training folders.
• Meet with each student as published on schedule; ensure that all flight lessons are completed according to the training course outlines specifications; ensure that all appropriated endorsements are made in the student's flight book and personal book.
• Submit requests for stage checks upon completion of each state of flight training; ensure all flight lessons and flight books are completed before request for stage check.
• Ensure that all training activities, flights, and briefings are conducted during normal business hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum & Desirable Qualifications
The following is required of all Certified Flight Interns at Big Bend Community College:

• Must possess a commercial pilot certificate, airplane single-engine land (ASEL) with instrument rating - airplane.
• Must also possess a current flight instructor certificate - airplane, single-engine and a current Medical Certificate with no restrictions that would prohibit performance of flight duties and non-flight duties as assigned by Big Bend Community College.
• The internships require that the applicant has successfully completed Big Bend Community College's Part 141 Flight School, commercial ASEL including instrument rating.

Application Instructions
This position is open until filled. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.
To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required qualifications and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

1. BBCC Online application.
2. Cover letter, addressing why you are interested in this position and how your qualifications make you the ideal candidate.*
3. Comprehensive resume or CV.*
4. Response(s) to the questions found in the Supplemental Questions Tab above.* Supplemental questions are designed to address the Additional Desirable qualifications list in the job posting.
5. Unofficial transcripts documenting undergraduate and graduate course work and degrees. Official transcripts required upon employment.*

NOTE: You must complete the online application in full and respond to the required supplemental questions. Failure to provide this information or responses of "See Resume" may eliminate you from consideration for this position. The college reserves the right to remove documents, submitted but not requested, by BBCC as part of the application process. These documents include, but are not limited to statements of teaching philosophy, diversity statement, letters of recommendation, student evaluations, performance evaluations, etc.
BBCC reserves the right to not fill this position, reject all applicants, reopen the position, or make a direct appointment. Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the College's discretion.
This posting does not reflect the entire job description and may be changed and/or modified, at any time, without notice.
If you have difficulty logging into your account, attaching documents, submitting your application, etc., please contact NEOGOV Customer Service at 1-855-524-5627.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant's current or past employers. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete the questions.
Prior to employment, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform the position.
In compliance with WAC 357-04-045, candidates previously employed by Big Bend Community College in a part-time hourly/temporary position after July 1, 2022 will not qualify for this position and cannot be considered for employment in any part-time hourly/temporary position.
Temporary hourly positions are exempt from the civil service rules and are limited to one (1) appointment at BBCC. Temporary hourly employees must not work more than 12 consecutive months or 1050 hours or more in any twelve (12) consecutive month period from the original date of hire or July 1, 2022, whichever is later. The length of employment and the number of hours worked per week are undetermined and may be continued, reduced or terminated based on funding, workload fluctuations, etc. There is no contract or guarantee of continued employment.
An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of Big Bend Community College to sponsor an H-1B visa. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.
Official transcripts must be provided to the college upon hire.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
Big Bend provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Please direct all inquiries regarding compliance with access, equal opportunity, and/or grievances to the Vice President of Human Resources & Labor/Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator, BBCC 7662 Chanute Street NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837; 509-793-2026 or via email at .
DRUG AND ALCOHOL-FREE CAMPUS:
In compliance with state and federal regulations, BBCC is committed to a safe and drug and alcohol-free campus. Employees are expected to comply with BBCC's policy prohibiting illegal drug use or activity, including notifications of criminal drug convictions and the use of prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications that are likely to affect job safety. The complete policy and procedure are available to view on the of the BBCC website. Printed copies of the policy and procedure are available by contacting the Human Resources Office at 509-793-2008.
BBCC ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT:
BBCC strives to be a safe and secure campus for our students, employees, and community. Detailed information regarding campus security, crime statistics for the most recent-three year period, and other information is available on the of the BBCC website. If you have questions or would like a printed copy of the materials please contact Campus Safety and Security at 509-793-2286.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
Big Bend Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, marital status, pregnancy status or families with children, a mother breastfeeding her child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, genetic information, and/or status as a veteran or any other legally protected classification.
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Do you have a FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a Certified Flight Instructor Certificate?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a current medical certificate?

• Yes
• No

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Have you successfully completed BBCC's Part 141 Flight School, commercial ASEL including instrument rating?

• Yes
• No

Required Question