CFI job at Aviation University
 

Hey guys. Southern Illinois University is looking for some CFI's for this fall semester. It's a great school with a solid reputation in the aviation industry. It pays relativity well with some good benefits. Here is the job posting:

AVIATION FLIGHT PROGRAM, Assistant Instructor/Lecturer-Flight

Company: Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Location: Carbondale, IL
Type:Full-time
Description:
The College of Applied Sciences and Arts at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, is seeking qualified applicants for anticipated positions within ASA's Aviation Flight program. Employment is available beginning with the Fall 2011. These are term appointments and do not lead to tenure.

Required Qualifications: Bachelors Degree. FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating and FAA Certified Flight Instructor-Airplane Certificate (CFI). Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument Airplane Certificate required (CFII) within four months from date of hire. 325 hours total flight time with 50 hours dual given.

Preferred Qualifications: CFII, FAR 141 experience within a University flight program. Master's Degree.

Responsibilities: To provide individual flight instruction to students enrolled in Aviation Flight courses, including preflight/postflight inspections as well as maintaining the training of records of assigned students. To assist faculty as needed in teaching aeronautical and aircraft systems classes leading to FAA Pilot Certificates and Ratings. To engage in other duties as determined by the Chief Flight Instructor.

Benefits: Excellent salary. CFII will be provided free of charge to successful applicants. University provided health, dental, vision and retirement. Tuition and fee waiver available. Scenic southern Illinois.

Application Deadline July 31, 2011: Screening of applications will begin July 31, 2011 and continue until suitable applicants are found. To apply, send letter of interest, current resume which includes verification of the above qualifications and flight hour summary, copies of ce1iificates, copy of college transcripts, and names, addresses/email addresses, and phone numbers of three references to:

John Voges, Chief Flight Instructor
ASA Aviation Flight Program
Mail Code 6817
Southern Illinois Airport
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
665 N Airport Road
Carbondale, IL 62901

SIUC is an affirmative action/equal opportunityemployer that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staf~.to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.

PM me if you have any questions about this job. I am a student at SIU right now. We've had multiple instructors leave for the airlines over the summer. Good that the pipeline is opening up again, but bad since we are short of instructors.

How much is the "excellent salary" (their words) they are offering? How much do the health benefits cost?

I don't know about Salary, but I work at University of Illinois and the health benefits are usually the same offered to all state education employees. Coverage is some of the best out there and is not that expensive (I pay $50/month). There are quite a few different insurance packages they offer though and the paperwork can be daunting.

I must say, working at a University flight school (not an academy or FBO) is probably the best way to CFI. Great kids, great environment, great benefits, tuition waivers, etc. I will be sad when I leave my current CFI gig.

Out of curiosity to any Salukis out there... Just like at U of I, we only hire out to the general public when things get REALLY bad. Has the recent hiring by the regionals already short staffed you guys that much? We've had quite a few guys leave in the past year too, especially people who have waited through the 08/09 drought.

The instructors that have been held up here for a few years since the drought are finally moving on. We had about 5 instructors leave in the past few months to the regional and other jobs, and even more have interviews lined up. Even some of our higher time part time instructors are getting jobs.

We also have much higher enrollment this year as well. so yes, it's that bad. You should apply! we would love to have some U of I guys down in Carbondale...

SIU! SIU!!

Prolly should mention that all of our C310's are getting repainted this summer, we have an order of 5 C172 G1000 on the Chancellors desk awaiting her signature. Plus we have the brand new tech building with ERJ/ ATC sims!