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- $2,668 per contact hour
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- Weekends as needed
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Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology —Flushing, NY
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Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology —Flushing, NY
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Adjunct, Certified Flight Instructor

New Jersey Institute of Technology -
Newark, NJ

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Job Details

Part-time
$2,668 per contact hour

Qualifications

Safety regulations
Certified Flight Instructor
Federal Aviation Regulations

Full Job Description

Title:
Adjunct, Certified Flight Instructor

Department:
MT School of Management

Reports To:
Senior University Lecturer

Position Type:
Faculty

Position Summary:
The New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) seeks a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) to teach a community-based Private Pilot Airplane Ground School program. This course provides foundational knowledge required for the FAA Private Pilot Airplane Knowledge Test and prepares students for further flight training toward the FAA Private Pilot Certificate.

The instructor will deliver structured classroom instruction using FAA-approved training materials and NJIT’s aviation education resources, ensuring students gain the knowledge, discipline, and safety mindset essential for success in aviation.

Essential Functions:
Instruction & Curriculum Delivery:

Teach weekly ground school sessions (approx. 14-week program, 1 hour 20 minutes per week).
Provide engaging lectures, discussions, and problem-solving exercises using FAA handbooks, Airman.
Certification Standards (ACS), and applicable regulations.
Ensure all core knowledge areas for the FAA Private Pilot Airplane Knowledge Exam are covered, including:

-Aerodynamics and aircraft systems
-Flight instruments and performance
-Meteorology and weather services
-Navigation and flight planning
-Airspace, regulations, and procedures
-Aeromedical factors and human performance
-Safety, decision-making, and risk management

Student Support & Assessment:

Evaluate student progress through quizzes, practice exams, and participation.
Provide feedback and guidance to prepare students for the FAA Knowledge Test.
Offer mentoring and aviation career guidance to students pursuing pilot certification.

Program Development & Compliance:

Assist with syllabus development and updates in alignment with FAA standards and NJIT policies.
Maintain compliance with FAA ground training requirements and institutional teaching standards.
Promote a culture of aviation safety, professionalism, and lifelong learning.

Prerequisite Qualifications:

FAA Certified Flight Instructor (Airplane) with current CFI certificate in good standing.
In-depth knowledge of FAA Private Pilot Airplane Airman Certification Standards (ACS) and Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).
Strong teaching, presentation, and communication skills.
Commitment to fostering a safe, professional, and supportive learning environment.
At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Work Schedule

Fall 2025 Semester: One evening per week (1 hour 20 minutes per session) for 14 weeks.
Potential for renewal in Spring/Summer terms based on student demand.

Preferred Qualifications:

FAA Advanced or Instrument Ground Instructor (AGI/IGI) certification.
Prior experience teaching aviation ground school at a Part 61/141 flight school, university, or community program.
Bachelor’s degree or higher (aviation, aeronautics, education, or related field).
Familiarity with instructional technology and computer-based training resources.

Bargaining Unit:
AFT-UCAN

Salary Information:
In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the rate for this position is $2668 per contact hour (USD). NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.

FLSA:
Exempt
Part-Time

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment across our teaching, research, and workplace communities. NJIT does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion, ancestry, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans, and are dedicated to ensuring access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in all employment, programs, services, and activities.
Employment at NJIT is subject to the provisions of New Jersey First Act which mandates new employees, who are not NJ residents, to establish primary residence in New Jersey within one year of their appointment to certain positions. The law does not apply to any individual employed at NJIT on a temporary or per semester basis as a visiting or adjunct professor, teacher, lecturer, researcher or administrator. For more information on the act please click here.
If special accommodations are needed in applying for a position, please visit the Department of Human Resources located in Fenster Hall, Room 500, University Heights, Newark, NJ 07102 or call (973) 596-3140. If you have questions, please email the Human Resources Department at [email protected].
Information regarding NJIT campus security, personal safety, and fire safety including topics such as, disciplinary procedures, crime prevention, NJIT Police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, and crime statistics for the most recent three year period is available on the NJIT Department of Public Safety here.
NJIT is an E-Verify employer and uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization of each new hire.

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