Job Description

Central Washington University is recruiting Certified Flight Instructors to join our Aviation team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they help educate future aviators for the University and beyond. This recruitment will be used to establish a pool of applicants that will be continuously screened on an as-needed basis. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $38,338 - $48,386 plus the awesome CWU benefits.

Who we are:

We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams.  

Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of ~10,000 students.

Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year.  In addition, for the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus.

Tour our campus in Ellensburg here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjdhOegDa9A

What we offer:

Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: Benefits, Perks, and Leave.

The Role:

A Certified Flight Instructor's duty is to accomplish safe, efficient and student-centered flight training that complies with University policies and procedures, and FAA regulations. All employees are expected to support CWU's commitment to diversity and to bring and support inclusion into the university environment. 

- Meets with each student as published on schedule; ensures that all flight lessons are completed according to the Training Course Outline specifications; ensures that all appropriated endorsements are made in the student's flight book and personal logbook
- Submits requests for stage checks upon completion of each stage of flight training with Chief Flight Instructor; ensures that all flight lessons and flight books are completed before request for stage check
- Ensures that all training activities, flights, and briefings are conducted in a timely fashion and during normal business hours
- Ensures safety of flight training activities by routinely performing pre- and post-flight checks of aircraft
- Meets with team leader on a regular basis to evaluate student performance and progress
- Participates in ongoing training to maintain proficiency and to ultimately be qualified as a Check Instructor
- Assists in recruitment functions to attract new students to the aviation program
- CFI category flight instructors will primarily instruct students flying by outside visual reference, primarily commercial pilot and advanced private pilot flight labs
- CFII category flight instructors will teach flying by reference to instruments (instrument flight labs) as well as the duties of CFI category flight instructors. Additionally, flight instructors with a multiengine land airplane class rating may teach the Multiengine flight lab
- Check Instructors category flight instructors will perform all the duties of the CFII category and pass additional rigorous aeronautical knowledge and flight exams given by the Chief Flight Instructor and be approved by the FAA. Check instructors will administer student Stage Checks, End of Course exams, and instructor pilot proficiency checks
- Performs other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree
• Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate
  • Single Engine Land
  • Instrument Airplane
• Flight Instructor Certificate
  • Airplane Single Engine Land
  • Instrument Airplane rating (CFII)
    • An applicant may be hired without the Instrument Rating provided they will earn the rating within six months of their initial hire date
• Second-Class Medical Certificate
  • No restrictions that would prevent performance of flight duties assigned by CWU or performance of normal non-flying flight line activities
• Other requirements
  • Finalists will be required to satisfactorily complete and evaluation/standardization check flight with CWU's Chief Flight Instructor or designee
  • Applicants must provide an authorized release permitting CWU's Chief Flight Instructor to examine the applicant's FAA Accident/Incident file
• Demonstrated willingness and/or experience working with students and/or co-workers from a wide range of abilities, backgrounds, and experiences
• OR applicable combination of education and/or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Flight Instructor Certificate
  • Airplane Multiengine Land
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency
• Experience working with students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
• Demonstrated participation in programs designed to promote inclusion
• Potential to mentor and educate students who will serve diverse populations

Competencies

• Accountability/Dependability: Accepts responsibility for quality of own work; acknowledges and corrects mistakes. Shows up on time, meets standards, deadlines and work schedules.
• Judgement: Makes timely, informed decisions. Analyzes options and determines appropriate course of action.
• Teamwork: Promotes cooperation and mutual support to achieve goals. Encourages participation and mutual support.
• Adaptability/Flexibility: Responds positively to changing business needs and responsibilities. Adapts approach and methods to achieve results; recovers quickly from setbacks and finds alternatives.
• Commitment to Diversity: Recognizes the value of diversity and helps create environment that supports and embraces diversity.

Don't meet every single requirement? At CWU we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. This may be the job for you!

Salary: This position has a minimum annual salary of $36,667 and maximum annual salary of $51,333. The Hiring Department's expected hiring range is $38,338 - $48,386. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the hiring range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.  

Schedule/Appointment: Up to 40 hours per week/ Hours may vary and include Sat/Sun / 9.5 month cyclic appointment 

Working Conditions: This position may work indoors and outdoors, at times in hot/cold/noisy/dirty/wet/confined areas such as aircraft cockpits. This often requires standing/crawling/bending/walking/climbing while carrying/pulling/pushing/lifting associated with aircraft movement or fueling. 

Benefits: CWU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, life and disability insurance, along with vacation and sick leave plans depending on employment classification. For additional information please visit Benefits, Perks, and Leave. 

An employee of CWU may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program if the employee has student loans. To learn more, visit: https://ofm.wa.gov/state-human-resources/public-service-loan-forgiveness-program.

To apply for this position, you must complete the on-line application and attach:
 

• Resume including work history, education, training; 
   
• Evidence of FAA physical: and
   
• Contact information for three professional references.

Screening Begins:  Continuous, and as needed
This pool is open and continuously accepting applications.  The department will contact applicants for interviews on an as-needed basis.  

**Priority will be given to applications received by the screening date. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Name: JW Bean
Title: Chief Flight Instructor
Email: Jerry.Bean@cwu.edu
Phone: 509-925-4009
Website: cwu.edu/academics/aviation/

Please contact Human Resources at hr@cwu.edu or 509-963-1202 if you require technical assistance with the on-line application process. 

Background Check/Reference Check Process:

Prior to employment, final candidate(s) will be required to sign a Sexual Misconduct disclosure in pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080 and submit to a background check. All information obtained through background investigations will be strictly confidential and revealed only to those required to have access.

Notice to Prospective Employees:

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Statement

Central Washington University is an EEO/AA/Title IX Institution. Central Washington University's policies and practices affirm and actively promote the rights of all individuals to equal opportunity in education and employment. Discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, disability, or status as a protected veteran is prohibited. The university provides an internal procedure for reporting discrimination and affords protection against retaliation for participating in the complaint process. Central Washington University complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and executive orders including when soliciting bids and in the fulfillment of all contracts with governmental agencies. Direct related inquiries to Civil Rights Compliance, 202 Barge Hall, Ellensburg, WA 98926-7501; Telephone 509-963-2050; or email crc@cwu.edu.

DEI Statement

Justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion are all core to CWU's mission, vision and values to increase access to higher education for everyone regardless of identity. At CWU we work to ensure everyone's voice is not only heard but recognized and valued. We consistently strive to provide a safe, welcoming, and forward-thinking institution for all employees, students, and community members.

Reasonable Accommodations

Central Washington University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact Human Resources at HR@cwu.edu or call 509-963-1202. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the Central Washington University Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (i.e. Clery Report) which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, available online here or call CWU Police and Parking Services at 509-963-2959 for a paper copy.