Certified Flight Instructor; CFI; Part-Time, Temporary, Non-Benefited

Classification Title

Temporary PT Hourly

$26 - $31/hour

Open Until Filled Yes

Open For  Academic Year

Temporary PT Hourly

Not applicable

Non‑Exempt

Provide practical flight and ground instruction for COCC degree‑seeking students. Professional airplane pilot, and professional helicopter pilot career paths apply. Flight Instructor must maintain all student paperwork in compliance with FAA regulations.

• Maintain and audit flight and ground operations records.
• Responsible for communicating/documenting student progress in accordance with College program requirements.
• Oversee invoicing and verification of student flight lab account status.
• Plan and dispatch all flights accurately.
• Prepare all Federal Aviation Administration paperwork prior to the check ride.
• As CFI, responsible to be present during student solo flights and know the destination, route and contact number’s for students on the solo flight.
• Follow all safety procedures and flight requirements outlined by Aircraft Rental companies/ college.

CFI Definition:

COCC’s CFI employee “types” include front line instructors, senior instructors, and chief pilots. All instructors, including the chief pilot may be dual‑employed by COCC and the aircraft leasing company(ies).

This position reports to the COCC Aviation Program Director for all matters concerning COCC students, policies, and practices, including unsatisfactory training progress, disciplinary problems, scheduling issues, etc. COCC does not own or maintain aircraft, therefore the position also reports to the aircraft leasing company(ies) for matters concerning aircraft operations, maintenance, and safety.

Certified Flight Instructor Pilots must go through COCC’s recruitment and onboarding steps.

• Have the authority to remove a student from flight status if the student proves to be a threat to flight safety.
• Work collaboratively with COCC full time faculty on all issues concerning student progress, or performance.
• Can/will prevent a COCC student from utilizing aircraft that are under lease by the COCC Aviation Program when acting in the interest of student safety, and protecting equipment on behalf of the leasing company.

• COCC full-time faculty:
  • Visit the airport on a recurring basis, but since they cannot maintain a full‑time presence, rely on the CFI to inform COCC of irregularities concerning students.
  • Are responsible to communicate immediately with COCC HR and the Chief Flight Instructor Pilot regarding any changes to CFI employment status.
• Aircraft leasing company(ies):
  • Cannot pay COCC instructors for purposes of instructing COCC students. That is the sole responsibility of COCC.

All Flight Instructors must possess the listed knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of aviation (airplane/ helicopter as appropriate, rules and regulations).
• Knowledge of teaching and instruction of various audiences and group dynamics.
• Ability to speak effectively to others information and ideas so that others will understand and skills to follow through.
• Able to work collaboratively with students, staff, faculty, company reps, and the general public.
• Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language without the use of an interpreter.
• Ability to work cooperatively with and contribute to a diverse workplace through ideas or experience.
• Skills to use general office equipment.
• Skills and familiarity with use of following software Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, E‑mail) and be able to navigate the internet. Must be able to learn Total…