NTT Faculty; Flight Instructor

Description

The Southern Illinois University School of Aviation seeks applicants for flight instructor positions at the rank of Assistant Instructor in the Aviation Flight (Associate of Applied Science) program. This is a term, non-tenure track faculty appointment. Flight instructors are hired based on the needs of the program and applications are continually evaluated throughout the year, with the first review beginning March 20, 2026.

Because program needs change quickly, candidates with a completed application on file will be given full consideration as vacancies open.

Due to the newly established $100,000 fee for H-1B petitions requesting consular processing outside of the U.S., Southern Illinois University is unable to provide H-1B sponsorship at this time for any prospective applicant who is outside of the U.S. and requires consular processing.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

This position is represented by SIU Carbondale Non-Tenure Track Faculty Association/IEA-NEA. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Provide individual flight instruction to students enrolled in Aviation Flight courses, including preflight/post‑flight inspections and maintaining training records of assigned students.
• Assist faculty as needed in teaching aeronautical and aircraft systems classes leading to FAA Pilot Certificates and Ratings.
• Engage in other duties as determined by the Chief Flight Instructor.

All instructors are expected to adhere to all university, FAA, accreditation, collective bargaining agreement, and other relevant policies and procedures.

• All candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications:
• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating
• FAA Certified Flight Instructor‑Airplane Single Engine Certificate (CFI)

• In addition, candidates must meet one of the following:
• Earned bachelor’s degree by date of hire.
• Obtain Certified Flight Instructor‑Instrument Airplane Certificate within four months of date of hire. Individuals may not serve as "Instructor of Record" for any Aviation courses until CFII is earned, and may not have their contract renewed if they do not earn CFII in a timely fashion.
• 50 hours of documented instruction as a flight instructor and Certified Flight Instructor‑Instrument Airplane Certificate.

• FAR 141 experience within a university flight program.
• Earned master’s degree by date of hire at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

Submit a letter of application, current resume/vitae which includes verification of the above qualifications and flight hour summary, copies of certificates, transcripts, and names, addresses/email addresses and phone numbers of five references to copies of any FAA certificates held. If applying with a bachelor’s degree and/or a master’s degree, unofficial transcripts may be submitted with the application, but official academic transcripts must be received prior to date of hire.

Victoria Mathieu, victoria.mathieu

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran.

The university will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations.