Temporary Flight Instructor (Macon Downtown Airport)

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,000 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

This is a temporary part time position designed to aid the department with providing flight instructing for full time and continuing education students at the Eastman airport. This position is FAA approved and will represent the school according to FAA standards. This position is in charge of managing and scheduling their student¿s flight lessons and handling their recommendations for FAA practical test. The position reports to an assistant chief flight instructor.

• Provides flight instruction to aviation students.
• Provides assistance to faculty, aviation staff and students within the flight department which includes
  scheduling, documentation, etc.
• Aids in handling aircraft positioning on ramp.
• Responsible for keeping students¿ progress in a standardized training record.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support campus operations.

Required Educational Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED or equivalent

Other Required Qualifications

CFII certificate with current 2nd class medical.
Must possess a valid driver¿s license.

Preferred Experience

Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with completion of at least two years of experience.

Other Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of university and school policies and procedures.
Knowledge of admission, registration and degree program requirements.
MEI preferred.

• Knowledge of computer and job-related software programs.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures
• Skill in decision-making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skill in prioritizing and organization of workload.
• Skill in the use of such office equipment, scanner, fax machine and copier.
• Attention to detail involving FAA regulations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

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Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.