Flight Instructor

Utah State University•Logan, UT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Aviation and Technical Education at Utah State University is seeking a Flight Instructor / Mentor Pilot / Standardization Officer. Under general direction and guidance, the Certified Flight Instructor provides leadership, instruction, and standardization for flight students in Logan, Utah. The incumbent serves as a Mentor Pilot to both flight instructors and students, promoting professionalism, consistency, and safety across the program. This role includes active participation in standardization efforts, ensuring alignment with Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), Training Course Outlines (TCO), and USU operational procedures. The position emphasizes continuous improvement, instructional quality, and adherence to standardized teaching practices. This is a full-time, benefited position with an expected workload of approximately 40 hours per week, consisting of: 30 hours per week as a CFI/CFII, including instruction and stage checking 10 hours per week dedicated to teaching, standardization, mentor pilot duties, safety oversight, and/or other assignments as directed by the Chief or Assistant Chief Flight Instructors In addition, the incumbent will assist with program development, instructor mentorship, and other duties as assigned by leadership. Hours and work weeks may vary depending on requirements, but tracking of all worked hours will be required.

Requirements

Airplane Single- and Multi-Engine Commercial Certificates with at least a Second-Class Medical
Current Certified Flight Instructor (CFI); CFII preferred or required within program standards
Meet Pilot in Command (PIC) recent flight experience requirements of FAR §61.57
Demonstrated ability to mentor, lead, and promote standardization among peers
Strong written and oral communication skills
No FAA deviations or violations

Nice To Haves

Glass cockpit experience (G1000)
Diamond DA40/DA42 experience
CFI Initial qualification experience
Stage check or evaluating experience
Experience in a Part 141 training environment
Previous experience in stage checker, standardization, mentor pilot, or training leadership roles
Prior classroom or ground instruction teaching experience

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality flight and ground instruction in accordance with FAA regulations and USU procedures
Serve as a Mentor Pilot to flight instructors and students, fostering professionalism and instructional consistency - you may be required to help new hired CFI’s transition to USU standards.
Conduct and supervise flight training activities
Monitor and evaluate student and instructor flight performance
Perform stage checks, end-of-course tests, and flight instructor proficiency checks
Ensure compliance with FARs, TCOs, and university policies
Actively participate in and support standardization efforts, including initial and recurrent instructor standardization
Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of standardized teaching techniques and procedures
Support the Standardization Officer function, helping ensure consistency across instructors, syllabi, and training outcomes.
Advise and support lead flight instructors and training staff
Participate in recruitment, interviews, and hiring recommendations for prospective flight instructors
Interview prospective students and parents as needed
Monitor student progress and maintain accurate training records
Assist in maintaining the safety management system and safety manual
Teach assigned courses or ground training sessions on campus or at the airport
Schedule, organize, and lead instructor meetings and standardization briefings
Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief or Assistant Chief Flight Instructors