Flight Instructor, Full-Time (Non-Tenure Track)

Parkland College

3d • $35,209 - $114,389 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is an in-person, full-time, 175-day, non-tenure track appointment based at the Institute of Aviation at Parkland College located at Willard Airport in Savoy, Illinois and is covered by the Parkland Academic Employees (PAE) collective bargaining unit. The starting salary range is between $35,208.81 - 114,389.14 dependent on certifications, years of teaching experience, and education received.
The Flight Instructor teaches Institute of Aviation students in airplanes and in the classroom, assesses student performance, and supervises flying activities.

Requirements

• All requirements below must be met at the time of application:
• Hold an associate’s degree in a related field.
• Hold an FAA Commercial or Airline Transport Pilot certificate with Airplane Single Engine Land and Instrument Airplane ratings.
• Hold a current FAA Flight Instructor Certificate with Airplane Single Engine and Instrument Airplane ratings.
• Hold a current FAA Second Class Medical Certificate.
• Prospective new hires will successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check with fingerprinting. The background check review includes, but is not limited to, exclusionary offenses per the Illinois School Code and Title IV of the Higher Education Act.
• In an effort to comply with SURS return-to-work restrictions for employers (40 ILCS 5/15-139.5), candidates for employment at Parkland College must either not be a SURS annuitant or must be willing to suspend his/her SURS annuity upon employment. This applies to all SURS annuitants except those receiving their annuity under either the Self-Managed Plan (SMP) or by lump sum payment.

Responsibilities

• Provide flight instruction to pilots enrolled in Institute of Aviation flight courses in accordance with the approved syllabus, to include pre-flight and post-flight briefings and maintaining training records for assigned students.
• Teach Institute of Aviation courses assigned in accordance with approved syllabus and training course outlines. Inform students of course regulations, evaluation procedures, and other information pertinent to the course. Prepare a course syllabus for each classroom course taught and distribute it at the beginning of each term.
• Perform professional duties in accordance with the established policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular office hours to ensure availability for student consultation, advising, and mentoring. Assist students in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate scholastic records. Submit required reports on student progress according to deadlines.
• Administer stage checks and end-of-course tests as assigned when qualified as assistant chief instructor or check instructor.
• Participate in departmental governance including curriculum development, instructional materials selection, and academic assessment.
• Participate in student recruitment and retention efforts.
• Participate in professional development activities related to discipline knowledge or teaching skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director, Institute of Aviation.
• Maintain all required professional and medical qualifications.
• Be able to work a flexible schedule that includes evening and weekend assignments.
• Be able to learn the Parkland College information system and new programs as technology changes.

Benefits

• Robust benefits, including medical insurance with no monthly premiums, dental, life, disability, retirement plans, flexible spending, dependent care, EAP, work/life balance with generous paid time off, and tuition waiver.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees