Bridgewater State University | Instructor

About the Role

Bridgewater State University Aviation/Flight Operations is seeking a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) to join its year-round flight-training operation at New Bedford Regional Airport in New Bedford, MA. The Flight Instructor will be responsible for providing comprehensive training, including flight, simulator, and ground instruction, for single- and multi-engine aircraft under Part 141 and Part 61 regulations. This role emphasizes adherence to BSU and FAA procedures, ensuring safe, accurate, and student-focused aviation training.

About the Employer

Bridgewater State University Aviation/Flight Operations is dedicated to providing high-quality aviation education and training. The program operates a dynamic flight-training environment at New Bedford Regional Airport.

About the Role

• Provide flight, simulator, and ground instruction in accordance with the Bridgewater State University flight-training program and FAA policies and procedures.
• Comply with all applicable BSU and FAA regulations to ensure the highest quality of training for assigned students in each flight course.

Requirements

• FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) credentials for Airplane Single Engine Land and Instrument Airplane.
• A current, valid FAA Medical Certificate without limitations that prevent flight-training activity.
• Demonstrated safe operating practices.
• Ability to demonstrate maneuvers and procedures while instructing students with varied experience.
• Accurate instructional knowledge.
• Strong customer service and commitment to training quality.
• Sound judgment and aeronautical decision-making skills under pressure in a fast-paced, noisy environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and BSU administrative and operational policies and procedures.
• Documentation of FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate and flight instructor certificate numbers.
• Documented total Pilot in Command (PIC) time by Airplane Single Engine Land (ASSEL), Airplane Multi-Engine Land (AMEL), and other categories.
• Documented dual given time.
• Documented aircraft experience.
• Documented instrument time.
• Documented night PIC time.
• Documented PIC in Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA).
• Documented student FAA practical-test pass rate.