Job Description
Job Description
The Part-time Flight Lab Instructor is responsible to the Program Director/ Chief Pilot for
performing duties assigned. As a certified pilot, the Part-time Flight Lab Instructor Pilot is required to pilot the aircraft in accordance
with all applicable FAA regulations.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities The essential functions include,
but are not limited to:
- Serve as Pilot in Command and Instructor Pilot of Robinson R44 and Guimbal G2 Cabri helicopters;
- Duties will be performed at Clarksville Regional Airport (KCKV). Occasional travel may be involved (ferry flights); - Performs other duties
as required to include, but not limited to responsibilities in support of the following:
- Conducting flight training to include
Flight Training Device (FTD) instruction;
- Conducting maintenance check flights.
Physical Requirements - PHYSICAL/WORK ENVIRONMENT MEDIUM - Exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently to flight
control surfaces. Must be able to move and load 50 lbs. of materials without assistance or use of additional equipment in a timely manner.
Must have and maintain FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
- CLIMBING - Ascending or descending ladders using feet and legs and/or
hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized to perform preflight, post flight and emergency exit actions. 1/5/26, 1:14 PM Austin Peay State
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- BALANCING - Maintaining body equilibrium to
prevent falling on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces; when performing duties on top or under the aircraft as part of
preflight, post flight, or emergency exit of aircraft.
- STOOPING - Bending body downward and forward. This factor is important as
it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles to enter and exit aircraft cockpits and
performing emergency exit actions.
- CROUCHING - Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine in order to inspect
the underside of aircraft and interior as part of preflight or post flight duties.
- HANDLING - Seizing, holding, grasping,
turning, or otherwise working with hand and fingers to perform numerous preflight, in-flight and post flight tasks.
- DIGITAL
DEXTERITY - Working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole arm or hand as required for keypad entry of flight management systems.
- EXPOSURE TO WEATHER - Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by the weather while performing preflight,
in-flight and post flight operations and exterior ramp activities.
- NOISE - Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds or a pitch
or level sufficient to cause marked distraction or possible hearing loss. Performing flight operations and conducting exterior ramp
operations such as preflight, post flight, and aircraft fueling.
Required Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in any field, or associates degree in aviation or closely related field;
- Able to work any assigned shift or
schedule, including mission support outside normal duty hours, and travel as required in support of mission requirements;
- Able to
obtain and maintain in force a valid driver's license;
- Valid and current Rotorcraft Helicopter CFII certificate;
- Current second class FAA medical certificate; - No previous aviation accident record;
- No previous suspension or revocation of
pilot designation(s) or rating(s) (e.g., FAA and military).
The following current FAA ratings are required:
- Certified Flight Instructor - Helicopter -
Certified Flight Instructor Instrument - Helicopter
MINIMUM Required Experience: - 500 hours logged total pilot time;
- 50 hours as an instructor;
Preferred Minimum Experience:
- 1000 hours logged total pilot time;
- 500 hours as an instructor to include 100 hours of
instrument instruction;
- Experience conducting primary through advanced flight training for student pilots;
- Experience
in both R44 and Guimbal G2 Cabri;
- 50 hours in the Robinson family of helicopters;
- A background search will be required
of the successful applicant.
Required Documents 1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
Optional Documents 1. Unofficial Transcript
2. Letter of Recommendation 1
3. Letter of
Recommendation 2
4. Letter of Recommendation 3
The number of adjunct instructors hired varies from semester to
semester, depending upon the needs of the department. Each applicant must include the names and contact information for
three references,
one of which must be from your most recent or current employer, with your application
materials. Many people
add this to the end of the CV/Resume.
If you would like to additionally attach Letters of Recommendation to your
online
application, letters must be dated one year or less from the date of your application.
Letters of recommendation may be
sent by email to
" facultyapplications@apsu.edu " or hard copy to "Austin Peay State
University, Human
Resources Dept., PO Box 4507, Clarksville, TN 37044" with your name and desired
position clearly indicated
after your online application is completed.
If granted an interview, unofficial transcripts will be required of applicants and
official
transcripts will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered
a position. It is highly
recommended that you attach unofficial transcripts in PDF format
to your online application.
You will not be able to attach
your letters of recommendation, unofficial transcripts or
any other supplemental document(s) nor modify your application after it has
been
submitted.
Please refer all questions to facultyapplications@apsu.edu
About Us Austin Peay State
University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an
enrollment of over 11,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 150,287 people located
approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN.
Austin Peay State University is a proud supporter of hiring veterans. We hire
veterans with equivalent experiences and pay grades from their military service, rather than requiring or preferring only college degrees.
Please visit our website for more information on how veterans can qualify for additional employment opportunities at APSU: .
Austin Peay State University (APSU) prohibits
discrimination in all employment, programs, and activities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy),
disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. For Title IX inquiries or complaints, contact:
Chief of Institutional Culture & Title IX Coordinator, LaNeeça R. Williams at williamslr@apsu.edu | 931-221-7690, Browning Building, Room 140, Clarksville, TN 37044. For other non-discrimination
concerns, contact: Director of Title VI & VII Compliance, Sheila M. Bryant at bryantsm@apsu.edu | 931-221-7178 or Assistant Director of Accessibility Compliance, Jayme Dunn at dunnj@apsu.edu | 931-221-7160. View APSU's full nondiscrimination policy at
Policy 6:001.
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