Temporary Flight Instructor - Helicopter

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses—Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia—and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,000 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia’s 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia’s flagship aviation university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the region through professional leadership, innovative partnerships and community engagement.

This position is responsible for teaching students in the Flight major degree/certificate programs to meet the requirements necessary to obtain FAA Private, Instrument, Commercial, and Flight Instructor Certificates.

• Provides flight instruction for all FAA ratings.
• Schedules students according to availability of aircraft and student class schedules.
• Manages student records, endorsements and TSA documents for the flight school.
• Manages student workload of 3-8 students in pursuit of FAA Pilot certificates.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Cabri G2 time with SFAR preferred.
• CFI and CFII – Helicopters.
• Current 2nd class medical.

• Knowledge of Federal Aviation regulations and related operational procedures
• Ability to work well under pressure and think critically during flight training situations
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

• Occasionally lift light and heavy objects not more than 50lbs.
• Intermittent sitting, standing, bending, crouching and climbing on ladders.
• Work environment is typically in the aircraft with some administrative office work.
• A degree of dexterity is required for preflight operations and other requirements to hold an FAA 2nd class medical.

• Hourly rate: $16/hr
• This is a non-exempt position (hourly paid).

Offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check.