Pilot Proficiency Center Instructor Pilot

EAA Career•Oshkosh, WI

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is seeking a part-time Pilot Proficiency Center Instructor Pilot for its location in Oshkosh, WI. This role involves providing flight and ground instruction in accordance with FAA regulations, the Airmen’s Information Manual, Advisory Circulars, airport operations, and EAA policies, procedures, and curriculum. The primary goal is to ensure students meet course standards, training requirements, and objectives, fostering safe, competent, and proficient pilots. This position is needed to cover instructional needs on weekends, occasional nights, and during the summer.

Requirements

Certified Flight Instructor – Airplane (CFI) required; medical not required
Knowledge of appropriate Federal Aviation Regulations and related administrative and operational procedures and requirements
Knowledge of and ability to apply an effective instructional technique in the classroom and on the flight deck
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment while exercising sound judgment at all times

Nice To Haves

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or post-undergraduate degree program or holding a bachelor’s degree is preferred
Actively instructing Light Sport Aircraft flight training experience
Minimum of 100 hours of dual instruction given

Responsibilities

Complete all Ground and Flight activities according to the EAA Training Course Curriculum.
Perform flight instructor duties authorized by the Federal Aviation Regulations following the approved Training Course Curriculum.
Accurately maintain all appropriate records, including student training records, student logbook, computer records, and all appropriate endorsements.
Ensure that all assigned students meet course standards, training requirements and objectives.
Monitor maintenance condition of the training aircraft, and inform EAA maintenance personnel of any questionable items.
Provide flight and ground instruction to enrolled students while maintaining the highest level of safety and standards.
Maintain a clean, professional environment – both in the aircraft and on the EAA grounds.
Embrace and support the EAA mission and perform safe practices in the workplace and aviation environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.