Air Academy CFI

Job Category: Seasonal

Requisition Number: AIRAC001247

• • Posted: December 8, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Location:
• EAA Aviation Center
  3000 Poberezny Road
  Oshkosh, WI 54902, USA
  

SUMMARY

Provide flight instruction during a roughly 30min flight per camper that is in accordance with Part 61, FAA regulations, Airmen’s Information Manual, advisory circulars, airport operations and EAA Policies, procedures, and curriculum.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ensures that all flight lessons are completed according to the EAA Air Academy Curriculum
2. Perform those flight instructor duties authorized by the Federal Aviation Regulations in accordance with the approved Curriculum
3. Responsible for accurately maintaining all appropriate records to include Camper logbooks.
4. Monitor maintenance condition of the training aircraft, and inform EAA maintenance personnel of any questionable items
5. Providing flight/ground instruction to enrolled students while maintaining the highest level of safety and standards
6. Maintain clean, professional environment – both in the aircraft and on the EAA grounds
7. Embraces and supports the EAA mission and performs safe practices in the workplace and aviation environment.
8. Step in to support staff in executing camp programming when flying is not possible.
9. Provide assistance with pre-camp and post-camp procedures.
10. All other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Flight Instructor – Airplane Singel Engine Land (CFI ASEL) required
• Current second-class medical certificate
• Knowledge of appropriate Federal Aviation Regulations and related administrative and operational procedures and requirements
• Knowledge of an ability to apply effective instructional techniques in the classroom and in flight
• Ability to work well under pressure in fast-paced environment while exercising sound judgment at all times

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Actively Instructing

COMPETENCIES

• Interpersonal/human relations skills
• Verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to instruct/teach
• Attentiveness to detail
• Aircraft piloting skills
• Strong customer service skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Typical camp or classroom environment. Possibility of extended hours, which may encompass early mornings and late evenings, exceeding 40 hours per week. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Preparation for AirVenture or other events may require lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally, standing and walking for extended periods of time while bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, and push and pull motions.

EEO STATEMENT

EAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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