Aviation Instructor Job Title: Aviation Instructor Location: Catholic Central High School 27225 Wixom Road Novi Michigan 48374 Shift: School Day Classification: Full Time Exempt Reports for: STEM Director Pay/Benefits: Highly Competitive Pay Medical Dental and Vision Insurance Paid Vacation and Holidays Pension 403(b) To Apply: www.catholiccentral/more/careers
Detroit Catholic Central High School is an allboys Catholic college preparatory high school dedicated to providing a rigorous education through the Basilian tradition of Goodness Discipline & Knowledge. We are expanding our robust STEM and Aviation programs through an exciting partnership with EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University. We seek a highly qualified and passionate individual to serve as an Aviation Instructor guiding our students as they explore the fields of aviation and aerospace.
Position Summary The Aviation Instructor will play a key role in delivering our expanding aviation curriculum facilitating dual enrollment courses with EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) and overseeing the Flying Shamrocks Aviation and Aerospace Club. This role requires a dynamic educator with aviation industry experience a passion for teaching and a commitment to inspiring young minds. Responsibilities - Teach three 3 to four(4 ERAU Dual Enrollment courses aligning with the universitys curriculum and standards.
- Oversee the Flying Shamrocks Aviation and Aerospace Club coordinating events guest speakers and field trips.
- Provide aviation instruction and mentorship to students supporting their academic and career goals in aviation.
- Maintain and operate Redbird flight simulation equipment ensuring a safe andeffective learning environment.
- Collaborate with the STEM department to integrate aviation concepts across disciplines.
- Represent the aviation program at school and community events promotingopportunities within aviation and aerospace.
- Travel to ERAU as needed to complete/renew dual certification as an instructor.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications - Certified Ground Instructor or Advanced Ground Instructor certification required.
- Masters degree (preferably in Aviation Education or a related field).
- Experience in the aviation industry as a pilot with demonstrated flight training experience.
- Strong instructional skills and the ability to engage and motivate high school students.
- Excellent organizational leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to manage and maintain flight simulators and related technologies.
- Willingness and ability to travel for training and professional development.
- Completed or willing to complete Archdiocese of Detroits Protecting Gods Children course.
- Must submit to drug testing fingerprinting and criminal background check.
Preferred Qualifications - Dual enrollment teaching experience.
- Experience leading student clubs or extracurricular programs.
- Familiarity with ERAUs curriculum and standards.
- FAA Gold Seal Instructor (Gold Seal CFI).
- FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE).
- FAA Training Center Evaluator (TCE).
- National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) or Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) Master Flight Instructor.
- Flight operations experience in the U.S. Armed Forces FAA Part 121 135 AirCarriers or Part 91 Corporate Flight Department.
How to Apply Go towww.catholiccentral/more/careersto download a Catholic Central High SchoolTeaching Application.Email the completed application your certificate(s) your transcript resume and a cover letter to
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