Preceptor Adjunct: Certified Flight Instructor, Levels I-III

Preceptor CFI I-II:

The Preceptor Certified Flight Instructor Levels 1 and 2 are responsible for providing pilot ground and flight training to beginning and intermediate students using basic and complex single engine airplanes.

Preceptor CFI III:

The Preceptor Certified Flight Instructor Level III is responsible for providing pilot ground and flight training to beginning, intermediate and advanced students using basic and complex single-engine airplanes as well as multi-engine airplanes.

All Preceptor CFI level employees will be responsible for the training progress of assigned students. They must be able to communicate effectively in the English language and possess a high level of work, systems, and aviation infrastructure related knowledge and technical skill. Additionally, CFI III individuals may be qualified to administer Stage Checks required by the Federal Aviation Administration approved Training Course Outline and will provide input leading to a final course grade for UAA Professional Piloting Students as required.

All levels of this labor pool require FAA Certified Flight Instructor credentials and the knowledge that those credentials imply.

All candidates must meet the following criteria:
a) Be able to communicate effectively and have a high level of technical knowledge and skills.
b) Be able to work effectively with individuals having diverse backgrounds and experience.
c) Be able to effectively evaluate a student's learning progress based upon established standards of performance relative to the student's experience and stage of development as a pilot.

All applicants must possess either Basic Med or FAA Third Class Medical Certification.

All levels of this labor pool require familiarity with the following:

• Single-engine Airplanes (Basic and Complex)
• Flight Training Devices (Simulators)
• Ground Training Aids
• Record Keeping Systems
• Aircraft, University, FAA and TSA Documents and Manuals
• Personal Flying Equipment (to include State of Alaska required Survival Gear)

All levels of this labor pool are required to meet the Pilot-in-Command recent flight experience requirements of 14 CFR Part 61.57

Preceptor CFI I:
*Possess either a FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate - Airplane Single-Engine Land with instrument rating or an ATP Certificate - Airplane Single-Engine land.

*Possess a FAA Flight Instructor Certificate - Airplane Single-Engine.

Preceptor CFI II:
*Possess either a FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate - Airplane Single-Engine Land with instrument rating or an ATP Certificate - Airplane Single-Engine land.

*Possess the following:
a. A FAA Flight Instructor Certificate - Airplane Single-Engine-Instrument Airplane rating. (CFII)

Preceptor CFI III:
*Possess either a FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate - Airplane Single and Multi-Engine Land with instrument rating or an ATP Certificate - Airplane Single and Multi-Engine land rating.

*Possess the following:
a. A FAA Flight Instructor Certificate - Airplane Single and Multi-Engine-Instrument Airplane rating.

Preceptor CFI I: $30.31/hour

Preceptor CFI II: $32.47/hour

Preceptor CFI III: $35.89/hour

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references with your application.

This is a pooled position, which means that the position remains open over the entire academic year. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling, as-needed basis until a successful candidate is identified. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Ishmael Cremer, Interim Assistant Dean, at iacremer@alaska.edu.