Flight Instructor - Fixed Wing

TVCC is a comprehensive community college dedicated to promoting student success.

PAY - $25.00 per hour LOCATION – Ontario, OR
JOB TYPE – Part-time DEPARTMENT - Aviation
DEADLINE – Open until filled REPORTS TO – Lead Flight Instructor
This part-time instructor position is responsible for the flight and ground instruction
of Private Pilot students in the Aviation Applied Science program with Treasure
Valley Community College (TVCC). This position will provide flight, simulator, and
ground instruction in accordance with Part 61, FAA regulations, Airmen’s
Information Manual, advisory circulars, airport operations, and Treasure Valley
Community College (TVCC) policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

To be eligible for the position of Flight Instructor the incumbent must hold at a
minimum an FAA issued Flight Instructor Certificate, Airplane; in addition, the
applicant must meet the following requirements:

A. Hold a commercial pilot certificate or an airline transport pilot certificate.
The certificate must contain the appropriate aircraft category and class ratings for
airplane single engine land and instrument rating; and

B. Meet the pilot-in-command flight experience requirements of 14 CFR §61
for recent flight experience under 61.57., and

C. Be proficient on instructional skills and ability to train students on the
flight procedures and maneuvers appropriate to the TVCC Aviation program; and

RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR

(Fixed Wing – Part Time)

D. Hold a current Class 1, 2, or 3 Medical; or self-certify under Basic Medical
rules.

E. Maintain CFI credentials and medical certificates appropriate for airplane,
single engine instruction that may result in student completion of private pilot
ratings.

F. Maintain proficiency as PIC in several make/models aircraft used in TVCC
flight instruction.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate of Arts/Science degree in any major emphasis and industry experience
with flight and ground instruction experience. CFI – Instrument; and CFI – Glider
are also desirable for this program of instruction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

FLIGHT INSTRUCTION:

• Provide ground instruction in classroom, at aircraft site for pre-flight and post-

• Provide direct instruction in aircraft for each non-solo student flight, up to 65

• Perform Flight Instructor duties authorized by the Federal Aviation

• Schedule aircraft operations for flight training.

• Safety-first attitude.
• Imparting excitement and enthusiasm into teaching.
• Adapting to a variety of teaching situations and learning styles.
• Communicating effectively in oral and written English.
• Aircraft piloting skills, including familiarity with and ability to perform

WORKING CONDITIONS

Usual office working conditions, plus work outside in aircraft cockpit environment.
Outside work is conducted year round in conditions that may include seasonal
temperature variations with weather generally considered to meet visual flight
rules. The noise level in the work area is typical of most aircraft environments, but

can be hectic and fast-paced at times. Most work takes place in office/classroom
working conditions, where the noise level is typical of office environments with
telephones, computers, personal interruptions, and background noises. Significant
daily contact in person and by phone with students, staff, and general public.

Flight instructors will not exceed 12 hours worked including no more than 6 hours’
flight instruction given during a single duty day. All instructors are required to take
a minimum of two days off within every 14 consecutive day period.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a part-time (up to 19 hours per week), non-exempt position.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
A complete application file consists of the following:

• A letter of interest stating how you are qualified to perform the duties of the

• A resume
• College transcripts, if any (copies are acceptable at this time)
• A TVCC application for employment. A pdf fillable application may be

preference per OAR 839-006-0445 and OAR 839-006-0450(3)
APPLICATION SUBMISSION: All application materials should be submitted or
mailed to: HR@tvcc.cc or Human Resources, Treasure Valley Community College,
650 College Boulevard, Ontario, OR 97914.
NOTE: If you are unable to supply any requested application information by the deadline,
please notify the HR office, otherwise your application may be deemed incomplete and will
not be considered further.Materials submitted with the application become the property of
TVCC and will be retained in accordance with employment procedures.
The College reserves the right to reject all applicants and ask for a re-opening of the
position or make a direct appointment.