Utah State University is looking for highly motivated Certified Flight Instructors and Certified Flight Instructor - Instruments (CFIIs) for our Rotor-Wing program in Logan, UT. Flight Instructors provide flight, and ground instruction in accordance with FAA Regulations Part 61, Airmen’s Information Manual, Robinson Training Guide, Advisory Circulars, airport operations, and USU handbook and Standard Operations Procedures. Instructors are also responsible for student flights, student records, ensuring course standards, training requirements, and all training objectives are met.

Instructors will be hired as full-time, benefited employees.

• Perform those flight instructor duties authorized by the Federal Aviation Regulations in accordance with the approved Training Course Outline.
• Ensure all students understand and practice all aspects of Utah State University’s program handbook and follow the designated safety program.
• Regularly schedule each assigned student to ensure satisfactory progress through the course and immediately inform supervisor of any delays in training or satisfactory progress.
• Responsible for accurately maintaining all appropriate records in Talon-systems; to include student training record, endorsements, student logbook, and computer records.
• Ensure that all assigned students follow the Training Course Outline and meet course standards, training requirements, and objectives.
• Initiate stage check requests for assigned students.
• Responsible for the timely course completion of all flight students assigned, including completion of required paperwork.
• Recommend curriculum and courseware improvements when appropriate and develop new curriculum or courseware as assigned. Including assisting with Part 141 training material development.
• File safety reports as necessary to report any observed safety violations, or situations that may affect the safety of flight or personnel.
• Contact and meet with potential new students. Conduct tours of facilities and familiarize customers with Utah State University, procedures, and flight training courses.
• Attend administrative, standardization, in-service training, and instructor development trainings/meetings as assigned.
• Non-flying program assistance when not working with students

Minimum Qualifications:

• FAA Certified Flight Instructor
• 400 hours in Helicopters, 200 flight instruction hours
• SFAR 73 R22 Teaching Endorsement
• Robinson Safety Course completion
• Must hold at minimum, a current FAA Class II Medical Certificate
• Productivity and Performance
• Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument (CFII) rating

Preferred Qualifications:

• 75 hours Instrument (Actual or Simulated)
• Bachelor’s Degree
• SFAR 73 R44 Teaching Endorsement
• 25 Hours in an R44
• G-430 experience
• Familiarization with USU handbook, SOP’s, and Flightlogger-Systems preferred
• Collegiate or 141 experience preferred
• 80% initial pass rate for check rides over the last 24 calendar months

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to apply effective instructional technique in the classroom and in flight.
• Knowledge of appropriate Federal Aviation Regulations and related administrative and operational procedures and requirements.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Aircraft piloting skills, including familiarity with and ability to perform required flight maneuvers and procedures.
• Ability to work well under pressure in fast-paced and noisy environment while exercising safe, sound judgment at all times.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"
2. Please attach FAA Certifications to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”
3. Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
4. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

*updated 04/2024

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

*updated 09/2023