Career Opportunities
Delta State University
Assistant Chief Flight Instructor
The Assistant Chief Instructor assists in development and evaluation of the flight training techniques used to meet the specific standards set forth in DSU’s training syllabi. The Assistant Chief Instructor reports directly to the Chief Instructor and has all of the duties and responsibilities of the Chief Instructor when delegated. Per the regulations (FAR 141.85): An assistant chief must be available at the pilot school or, if away from the pilot school, be available by telephone, radio, or other electronic means during the time that training is given for an approved training course. The chief instructor may delegate authority for conducting stage checks, end-of-course tests, and flight instructor proficiency checks to the assistant chief instructor. Assistant Chief Flight Instructors help to ensure the day-to-day operations are maintained, students are progressing in their training, as well as assisting in ensuring part-time instructors are qualified and proficient for the courses they’ll be instructing in.
Position Type:
Staff
Department:
Commercial Aviation
Posting Number:
201201634
Full or Part Time:
Full Time
Tenure/Non-Tenure:
Non-Tenure Track
Salary:
Commensurate with experience and qualifications_Basis
Minimum Qualifications:
Must have FAA Certified Flight Instructor Instrument; Certified Flight Instructor Multi-Engine, and meet FAA Part 141 Assistant Chief requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
ATP , Part 121 Experience
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please submit copies of FAA certificates/ratings and FAA medical.
Additional Information:
Open Date: 07/23/2025
Open Until Filled:
Yes
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://apptrkr.com/6775449
Delta State University is committed to a policy of equal employment and educational opportunity. Delta State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. This policy extends to all programs and activities supported by the University.
Posted to UAA on 12/8/25
Delta State University
Instructor/Assistant Professor of Commercial Aviation
This faculty position will teach a minimum of 12 hours per semester, (including courses such as advanced aircraft systems, aerodynamics, principles of transportations, etc.), work with recruiting students. Help the department meet goals to better serve the students who pursuing degrees in Commercial Aviation. This position will work with the Department of Commercial Aviation to continue providing a quality educational experience to students in the undergraduate aviation program and for compliance with SACSCOC and AABI accreditation standards.
Position Type:
Faculty
Department:
Commercial Aviation
Posting Number:
201201666
Full or Part Time:
Full Time
Tenure/Non-Tenure:
Non-Tenure Track
Salary Basis:
Commensurate with experience and qualifications_Basis
Qualifications:
Must have a Masters or Ph.D. in Aviation or other related fields from a regionally accredited institution. At least 3 years of significant and relevant professional experience.
Salary:
Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Three letters of recommendation are required.
Additional Information:
Open Date: 11/25/2025
Open Until Filled:
Yes
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://apptrkr.com/6772537
Delta State University is committed to a policy of equal employment and educational opportunity. Delta State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. This policy extends to all programs and activities supported by the University.
Posted to UAA on 12/5/25
Florida Tech College of Aeronautics
Aeronautical Science and Technology – Instructor
The College of Aeronautics is seeking full-time instructor for the undergraduate aeronautical science and technology programs. Selected applicants must be in place for the Fall 2026 semester.
Teach four of the following undergraduate courses/sections:
- Private pilot ground school
- Instrument rating ground school
- Commercial pilot ground school
- Instructor pilot ground school
- Meteorology
- Aviation Human Factors
- Air Traffic Control
- National Airspace System
- Aerodynamics
- Aviation Safety
- Aviation Physical Science
- Advanced Aircraft Systems
- Advanced Aircraft Operations
- Unmanned Aerial Systems
- Teach undergraduate courses on-campus, online, or at extended campuses
- Advise undergraduate students on academic matters and career planning
- Advise student organizations and clubs on campus
- Serve on division, school, and university committees as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in aeronautical science, aviation or a related field
- Experience in fields applicable to aviation
- Teaching experience
- FAA Advanced Ground Instructor (or Certified Flight Instructor) and Instrument Ground Instructor (or Certified Flight Instructor Instrument) certificates
- Ability to apply current instructional technology in classroom and distance learning
Desired Qualifications:
- University teaching experience
- Air carrier, charter, or corporate aviation experience
- Current pilot qualifications
- At least one rating in a turbine aircraft
- FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate
- ATC experience
Salary:
Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
To Apply:
Qualified applicants should submit a letter of application noting specific qualifications and interests related to the list of responsibilities above and resume or CV through Florida Tech employment webpage https://www.fit.edu/employment/. Florida Tech is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity.
Posted to UAA on 10/22/25
Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) Aerospace
Tenure-Track Faculty
The Department of Aerospace at MTSU is one of the largest collegiate aviation programs in the country, with six undergraduate and three graduate programs. We are seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity, and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Department of Aerospace at MTSU invites applicants for four full-time, tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The start date for the positions is August 1, 2026. We seek passionate educators and researchers to teach core and concentration-specific aerospace courses (depending on qualifications), conduct collaborative and multidisciplinary research, and contribute to university and professional service. Instruction may occur in classrooms, labs, online, at the airport, or off-campus locations.
Salary
The salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience.
Required Education
A PhD in aerospace, aviation, engineering, management, or a closely related field, or a terminal degree in any field with a master's degree in aerospace, aviation, engineering, management, education, or a closely related field, is required by the appointment date.
A master’s degree in aerospace, aviation, engineering, management, or a closely related field with five (5) years of full-time aerospace or aviation industry work experience, or aviation or military aerospace experience will be considered in lieu of a terminal degree.
Required Related Experience
Three (3) years of progressively advancing civilian or military aviation or aerospace experience is required.
Required License/Registration/
One of the following is required:
- FAA certificate in any aviation or aerospace field.
- Aviation management certification (e.g., AAAE-CM).
- Other relevant aviation or industry-related certification.
Other Desirables
Applicants with any of the following will receive special consideration:
- Flight test engineer experience.
- Graduate coursework in aerodynamics and aircraft performance.
- Civilian or military Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) experience.
- Airport Operations, Fixed Base Operations, Airline Operations, or Safety Management Systems experience.
- Airline, charter, or part 91 flying experience
- Flight instruction in civilian or military training
- Flight dispatch or air traffic control experience.
- Aircraft maintenance technician experience (civilian or military).
- Five (5) years of progressively advancing aviation or aerospace civilian work experience or military experience in the following
- Operations management.
- Flight operations or flight crew experience.
- Aviation maintenance.
- Data science or analytics.
- University teaching or aviation industry training experience.
Documents Needed to Apply
To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline) as separate attachments at the time of online application https://careers.mtsu.edu/en-
Posted to UAA on 10/20/25