Preceptor Adjunct: Certified Flight Instructor, Levels I-III

Preceptor Adjunct: Certified Flight Instructor, Levels I-III

• 533246
• Anchorage, Alaska, United States
• Adjunct Faculty
• On Campus
• Closing on: Dec 31 2026
• Adjunct Faculty Hourly Assign.
• UAA Community & Technical College

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The Aviation Technology Division, Flight Operations Department is seeking qualified applicants for our Preceptor Adjunct: Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) Levels I-III labor pool.

We are currently hiring for fall hours only.

Preceptor Adjunct CFI Levels I & II:

CFI Levels I and II are responsible for providing pilot ground and flight training to beginning and intermediate students using basic and complex single engine airplanes.

Preceptor Adjunct CFI Level III:

CFI 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.

Additionally, CFI III employees may be qualified to administer Stage Checks required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved Training Course Outline and will provide input leading to a final course grade for UAA Professional Piloting Students as required.

Preceptor Adjunct CFI All Levels:

All CFIs are responsible for the training progress of their 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.

Candidates must hold the required FAA Certified Flight Instructor credentials and possess the knowledge those credentials imply. They must be able to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experience levels and evaluate student learning progress based on established performance standards relative to the student's experience and stage of development as a pilot.

Minimum Qualifications:

All Levels:

• Possess either Basic Med or FAA Third Class Medical Certification

• Have 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)

• Meet the Pilot-in-Command recent flight experience requirements of 14 CFR Part 61.57

• Bachelor's degree and 14 CFR Part 141 experience preferred

Continued employment is contingent on passing a 141 checkout flight within 30 days of the job start date. A maximum of 7 hours of airplane time of UAA flight operations cost will be utilized for training purposes to prepare candidate for 141 checkout.

CFI Level 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
• FAA Advanced Ground Instructor Certificate preferred

CFI Level II:

• 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-Instrument Airplane rating (CFII)
• FAA Advanced Ground Instructor and Instrument Ground Instructor Certificate preferred

CFI Level 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 a FAA Flight Instructor Certificate - Airplane Single and Multi-Engine-Instrument Airplane rating
• FAA Advanced Ground Instructor and Instrument Ground Instructor Certificate preferred

Position Details:

This position is located on the Aviation Technology Complex at Merrill Field Airport in Anchorage, AK. This is a part-time, non-represented, hourly adjunct position.

Preceptor CFI I: $36.00/hour

Preceptor CFI II: $38.00/hour

Preceptor CFI III: $42.00/hour

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please attach the following to your application:

1. Resume

2. Cover Letter

3. The names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Cassie Martin, Director of Flight Operations, at csmartin8@alaska.edu.

• 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 the ADA team at ua-ada@alaska.edu.

The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

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.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

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