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Second In Pilot Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Float Flight Paramedic

Warrenton, OR · On-site

$83K - $97K/yr

Here, you'll find the best and the brightest talents, who are second to none in their dedication ... Enforces LFN safety policies and assists the pilot in navigation, take off, landing and in-flight ...

Here, you'll find the best and the brightest talents, who are second to none in their dedication ... Enforces LFN safety policies and assists the pilot in navigation, take off, landing and in-flight ...

Float Flight Paramedic

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$114K - $132K/yr

Here, you'll find the best and the brightest talents, who are second to none in their dedication ... Enforces LFN safety policies and assists the pilot in navigation, take off, landing and in-flight ...

Float Flight Paramedic

Salem, OR · On-site

$83K - $97K/yr

Here, you'll find the best and the brightest talents, who are second to none in their dedication ... Enforces LFN safety policies and assists the pilot in navigation, take off, landing and in-flight ...

Float Flight Paramedic

Pendleton, OR · On-site

$101K - $119K/yr

Here, you'll find the best and the brightest talents, who are second to none in their dedication ... Enforces LFN safety policies and assists the pilot in navigation, take off, landing and in-flight ...

Here, you'll find the best and the brightest talents, who are second to none in their dedication ... Enforces LFN safety policies and assists the pilot in navigation, take off, landing and in-flight ...

Float Flight Nurse

Hermiston, OR · On-site

$147.80K - $172.19K/yr

Here, you'll find the best and the brightest talents, who are second to none in their dedication ... Enforces LFN safety policies and assists the pilot in navigation, take off, landing and in-flight ...

Here, you'll find the best and the brightest talents, who are second to none in their dedication ... Enforces LFN safety policies and assists the pilot in navigation, take off, landing, and in-flight ...

Float Flight Paramedic

Aurora, OR · On-site

$83K - $97K/yr

Here, you'll find the best and the brightest talents, who are second to none in their dedication ... Enforces LFN safety policies and assists the pilot in navigation, take off, landing and in-flight ...

Flight Nurse

Hermiston, OR · On-site

$134.28K - $158.67K/yr

Here, you'll find the best and the brightest talents, who are second to none in their dedication ... Enforces LFN safety policies and assists the pilot in navigation, take off, landing, and in-flight ...

Flight Paramedic

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$73K - $87K/yr

Here, you'll find the best and the brightest talents, who are second to none in their dedication ... Enforces LFN safety policies and assists the pilot in navigation, take off, landing and in-flight ...

Here, you'll find the best and the brightest talents, who are second to none in their dedication ... Enforces LFN safety policies and assists the pilot in navigation, take off, landing, and in-flight ...

Flight Nurse

Hermiston, OR · On-site

$98.13K - $115.95K/yr

Here, you'll find the best and the brightest talents, who are second to none in their dedication ... Enforces LFN safety policies and assists the pilot in navigation, take off, landing, and in-flight ...

Float Flight Paramedic

Aurora, OR · On-site

$114K - $132K/yr

Here, you'll find the best and the brightest talents, who are second to none in their dedication ... Enforces LFN safety policies and assists the pilot in navigation, take off, landing and in-flight ...

Flight Paramedic

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$73.86K - $87.26K/yr

Here, you'll find the best and the brightest talents, who are second to none in their dedication ... Enforces LFN safety policies and assists the pilot in navigation, take off, landing and in-flight ...

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Second In Pilot information

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Second In Pilot, and why are they important?

To excel as a Second In Pilot (First Officer), you need a valid commercial pilot license, strong aeronautical knowledge, and experience with flight operations. Familiarity with flight management systems (FMS), aircraft-specific avionics, and regulatory compliance tools is typically required, along with certifications such as an Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL). Excellent communication, teamwork, and decision-making skills help you coordinate effectively with the captain and crew, especially under pressure. These competencies are crucial for ensuring flight safety, regulatory adherence, and smooth operation of commercial flights.

What are some common challenges faced by a Second In Pilot, and how can they be addressed?

Second In Pilots often face challenges such as adapting to varying flight schedules, maintaining situational awareness under pressure, and efficiently communicating with the Captain and crew. It's essential to stay up-to-date with standard operating procedures and regularly participate in simulator training to sharpen decision-making skills. Building strong teamwork and clear communication habits with other crew members also helps address these challenges and supports safe, efficient flight operations.

What are Second In Pilots?

A Second In Pilot, often referred to as a First Officer or Co-Pilot, is a licensed pilot who assists the Captain (Pilot in Command) in operating an aircraft. They share flying duties, help with navigation, communication, and monitoring aircraft systems. Second In Pilots are essential for ensuring flight safety, supporting the Captain, and stepping in to take control if necessary. They also play a significant role in pre-flight checks, emergency procedures, and communicating with air traffic control.

What is the difference between Second In Pilot vs First Officer?

AspectSecond In PilotFirst Officer
CertificationsCommercial Pilot License (CPL), Second In Pilot certificationCommercial Pilot License (CPL), First Officer certification
Work EnvironmentAssists the Captain, operates as part of the flight crewShares flying duties, supports the Captain
Role in FlightSupports the Captain, may handle specific flight segmentsPrimary pilot during flight, responsible for navigation and safety

The Second In Pilot and First Officer roles are both essential flight crew positions requiring similar certifications. The Second In Pilot typically assists the Captain and may operate specific flight segments, while the First Officer is the primary pilot during flight, sharing flying duties and decision-making responsibilities. Both roles work closely within the cockpit, but the First Officer often has more flying authority and experience.

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Instructor Pool - Aviation Flight Instructor

Instructor Pool - Aviation Flight Instructor

Lane Community College

Eugene, OR • On-site

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Posted 21 days ago


Lane Community College rating

9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

15th of 528 rated colleges and universities


Job description

Posting Details
AA/EEO Statement
AA/EEO Statement:
Lane Community College is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Veteran / Disabled Employer embracing equity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage a safe and hospitable environment for historically marginalized populations including women, BIPOC, Latinx, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and candidates and employees living with disabilities.
Veterans Statement
Lane actively recruits veterans and those with disabilities for all positions. For accommodations and questions call 541-463-5586.
  • Veterans, please fax, e-mail, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources, deneaultj@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3970.
  • Lane Community College ensures that all documentation submitted to HR will remain confidential.

Position Information:
Posting Number:
260017
Job Title:
Instructor Pool - Aviation Flight Instructor
Applicant Notification:
Department Information
The Aviation Academy of Lane Community College invites applications for one or more part-time Flight Instructor positions.
  • Beyond the required education and experience, instructors must have a passion for what they teach and have teaching styles that support student success. Instructors are responsible for following Division and College procedures in support of teaching and learning.
  • This is an application pool posting for 2026. The assigned location for this position is located at the Eugene Airport in Eugene, Oregon.

Search Information
  • The first review date of this applicant pool posting will be based on term needs.
  • First review date of applications may be as early as 10 business days after posting. Subsequent review dates will be based upon department needs. Lane Community College reserves the right to modify this information.
  • Your application will remain in the pool until a decision is made on your candidacy.

Application Information
  • Provide all documents as requested.
  • A resume may not take the place of any section of the application.
  • Unofficial Transcripts/Certifications are required for this position at the time of application. See instructions below.

Location:
Aviation Academy
Classification:
Part-Time Faculty
Position Type:
Contracted Part-Time Faculty
Anticipated Start Date:
Upon Hire
Salary/Wage:
Hourly
Salary/Wage Range:
Salary/Compensation Statement:
  • Our application is used to determine your initial salary placement for selected candidates. All employment and education history will be considered.
  • Part-time Faculty Flight Instruction positions will be paid based on relevant experience and education in concurrence with the Faculty Union Contract Part 26.5 Flight Instructors.
  • Eligible part-time Aviation Faculty Classroom instructors will be paid based on Faculty Union Contract article 30.
  • Starting range for part-time faculty is Step 1 - Step 10, see our Part-time Faculty Salary Schedule in our Part-time Faculty Payroll Information section.
  • The Part-time Faculty benefits package includes a generous contribution toward medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, and paid sick leave. Part-time faculty may be eligible for full contracted benefits after meeting certain criteria.

Grant Statement:
Working Schedule:
  • Variable, based on work assignment of up to ten (10) students as noted on Master Flight Schedule.
  • Classes as assigned by the Division Dean based on need, enrollment, and availability of contracted and/or more senior part-time faculty.

FLSA:
Exempt
Position Status:
Temporary
Full/Part:
Part-Time
Annual Schedule:
Other
Annual Schedule Details:
Schedule dependent upon student load, aircraft availability and Master Flight Schedule.
Quicklink for Posting:
https://jobs.lanecc.edu/postings/13479
Posting Text
Posting Date:
02/06/2026
Closing Date:
06/30/2026
Applicant Pool:
Academic Year
Open Until Filled:
No
Required Qualifications
Required Education:
FAA Certificates & Ratings as noted:
  • FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with: Airplane Single Engine Land; Instrument Airplane rating.

AND
  • FAA Flight Instructor Certificate.

Required Experience:
Minimum 6 months flight experience in the last 2 years.
Licensure or Certification Requirements
  • FAA 1st or 2nd Class Medical Certificate
  • Special Requirements
    • Copies of all FAA-issued certificates & ratings and FAA Aviation Medical Certificate required.
    • Originals to be brought to interview.
    • If selected for an interview a log book and all licenses will need to be provided.

Conditions of Employment:
  • Successful applicants are required to complete a criminal background check. Infractions do not necessarily disqualify a candidate, and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. See our FAQs for more detail.
  • Must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed.
  • Employees are required to pass and maintain a Eugene Airport Badge.
  • Employees are required to take FAA Security Awareness Training annually.

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education
  • FAA Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII), airplane multi-engine land, Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI).
  • FAA Ground Instructor Certificate Advanced and Instrument.

Preferred Experience
  • Prior teaching experience under Part 141 regulations with FAA-approved Training Course Outline.
  • Flight Instructor experience under Part 61 with successful completion of 80% of ten or more students recommended for certification.
  • Logged Pilot-in-command (PIC) time in a Cessna 152.
  • Logged Pilot-in-command (PIC) time in a Piper Warrior II.
  • Logged Pilot-in-command (PIC) time in a Piper Arrow.
  • Logged Pilot-in-command (PIC) time in a Piper Seminole.
  • Experience operating a Garmin GTN650 nav/comm.
  • Familiarity of Eugene airport surface environment and practice areas.
  • Experience flying in the Willamette Valley.
  • Experience operating in Class D and Class C airports.
  • Familiarity with Lane Aviation Academy policies and weather minimums.
  • Familiarity with Lane Aviation Academy Training Course Outlines (TCO).

Language Statement
We welcome multilingual applicants who can support and welcome all students.
Bilingual/Multicultural Statement:
Inclusiveness, diversity, and equity are integral to Lane's commitment to excellence in education and our commitment to student and community engagement. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, multilingual skills, and thought. We encourage applications from candidates that identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education.
Equivalency Statement:
We want to find the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and/or service will contribute to the Lane mission of transforming lives through learning.
Position Purpose:
To provide high quality flight instruction under Part 61 FAA regulations for the Aviation Academy.
Faculty are professional educators with the primary responsibility of providing a quality learning experience for all Lane Community College students. The relationship of the faculty member to the student is one of the teacher of record and facilitator of learning.
Essential Functions:
  • Evaluate and maintain accurate records of student progress and provide appropriate and timely feedback to students regarding performance
  • Continually evaluate and assess student outcomes through appropriate assessment tools/methods; actively utilize results to inform improvements at a program and course level, including assessing and enhancing multicultural and diversity frameworks
  • Faculty with teaching duties are responsible for evaluating student achievement, of clearly identified learning outcomes, consistent with core ability outcomes; meet accreditation requirements
  • Deliver academically sound, challenging and creative lessons
  • Keep required departmental records
  • Adhere to college/departmental/divisional policies/procedure
  • Communicate effectively with aviation academy students and staff, both verbally and in written form
  • Work with students from diverse cultural, economic, education, and ethnic backgrounds to fulfill academic goals
  • Professionally represent the Aviation Academy
  • Problem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students
  • Other duties as assigned

Support student learning through activities that include
  • Exhibit compliance with College policies and procedures, accountability for leave time, time sheet completion, release time, text book ordering and related functions
  • Sustain currency in discipline and innovation in teaching
  • Collegial participation in faculty performance evaluation process
  • Maintain and post office hours in alignment with College expectations
  • Maintain physical campus presence for instruction and daily needs of students, departments, college and community, as specified in the College Online Policy and Procedure System
  • Maintain requirements for student records, attendance, grades, and/or other documentation; ensure a safe, quality classroom or lab, including equipment, supplies, and inventory

Curriculum Delivery
  • Provide high-quality classroom instruction
  • Create course content, develop and revise course content and materials
  • Establish learning outcomes consistent with core ability outcomes, assess outcomes using appropriate assessment tools, and use assessment results to inform improvements at a program and course level
  • Incorporate college values into curriculum and promote a respectful learning environment including facilitating awareness of multicultural and diversity issues in curricula
  • Teach and develop all class syllabi and course materials, in a form that can be directly delivered to, and used by, students
  • Confer with students on course materials
  • Deliver curriculum to students in traditional and online formats.

Online Teaching and Student Support
  • Engage within the online course environment to ensure Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI).
  • Monitor student progress and provide reasonable coaching and assistance to struggling students towards success
  • Review and grade all work submitted by students and provide timely and substantive feedback
  • Provide timely response to student inquiries
  • Ensure that all materials meet the guidelines of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
  • Use effective strategies for teaching online.

Equity and Inclusion
  • Demonstrate Lane's core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and personal differences, are the basis of employee and student interpersonal communications and relationships, and are applied to all position responsibilities
  • Duties are carried out respectfully and inclusively, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran's status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment status
  • Actively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Human Resources and Disability Resource departments; support appropriate access for persons with disabilities in order to provide for the success of students and staff; mentor and role model cultural competency for persons with disabilities
  • Must demonstrate an active concern for students, staff and public

Supervision Statement:
Reports to the Lane Aviation Academy Director and performs instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies and procedures of the college: Lane Vision, Mission, Values
Physical Demands/Working Environment:
  • Provide FAA Aviation Medical Certificate First or Second Class.
  • Work in sometimes small, confined spaces with students.
  • Agility to enter and exit aircraft safely.
  • Work safely.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge in
  • Receiving required licenses and ratings.
  • Maintaining currency in trade.

Skills in
  • Effectively using technology in an instructional setting.

Ability to
  • Provide positive reinforcement and encouragement to students in a flight school setting.
  • Work independently and/or in a team setting.
  • Establish priorities.
  • Demonstrate professionalism in a community college setting.