Job Description
Rochester Community and Technical College is seeking an Adjunct Aviation Instructor to teach in the Aviation Pilot program for the Fall 26' semester. This position may include instruction in ground school and other aviation-related coursework.
The Adjunct Aviation Instructor will provide instruction in Aviation Pilot program courses. Teaching assignments may include topics such as Private Pilot, Instrument, Commercial, and CFI ground school courses, as well as Advanced Aircraft Systems or Aviation Human Factors. The successful candidate will demonstrate competency in aviation instruction and a strong commitment to student learning.
Start date for this position is 8/24/2026.
Applications will be accepted until filled with initial review starting May 4th, 2026.
Salary Range: Per contract / Adjunct faculty salary schedule
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 2 full-time (or equivalent) years of verified related paid occupational experience as a pilot and/or flight instructor, including a minimum of 200 hours of dual instruction.
- 1 year of this work experience must be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field.
- The recency requirement will be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.
- Must also hold Certified Flight Instructor - Airplane (CFI) and Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) credentials.
Preferred Qualification
Competency to teach Aviation Pilot program courses such as:
- Private Pilot ground school
- Instrument ground school
- Commercial ground school
- CFI ground school
- Advanced Aircraft Systems
- Aviation Human Factors.
Prior postsecondary teaching experience is preferred.
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work): Varies
Telework (Yes/No): No