Aims Local College District | Instructor

Aims Local College District is seeking a part-time Certified Flight Instructor for its Loveland, Colorado campus. This role involves providing comprehensive flight and simulation training to students, ensuring FAA compliance, and contributing to the overall quality and safety of the flight program.

About the Role

The Certified Flight Instructor is responsible for delivering individualized flight and flight-simulation training, evaluating student progress, and maintaining all necessary FAA records and compliance under Parts 61 and 141. The position also includes mentoring students and new instructors, supporting instructor quality, and participating in departmental and FAA-related activities, including safety initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct one-on-one flight and simulation instruction using FAA-approved syllabi and relevant regulations.
• Perform preflight briefings and post-flight debriefings.
• Supervise student preflight aircraft inspections and make airworthiness decisions.
• Determine student readiness for solo flights and authorize/supervise all solo flight activities.
• Evaluate and document student performance, assigning grades and communicating progress to supervisors.
• Audit student records to ensure compliance with required flight times.
• Maintain FAA currency and proficiency, ensuring all training records and endorsements comply with regulations.
• Mentor students and new instructors, participate in instructor interviews and training, and support quality oversight.
• Attend departmental meetings, FAA inspections, FSDO meetings, and FAA Safety Team meetings.

Requirements

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate for Airplane Single-Engine Land and Instrument Airplane privileges.
• Current Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate for Airplane Single-Engine Land.
• Current FAA First, Second, or Third Class Medical Certificate.
• Ability to use a company vehicle for business travel, including successful completion of an MVR review and insurability under Aims insurance.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment post-offer urine analysis.
• Required application materials: cover letter, resume, FAA commercial certificate, current CFI certificate, and current FAA medical documentation.
• Must provide identity and work-authorization documents within three business days of hire.
• A criminal background check and additional industry-specific screening may be required.