Adjunct Aviation Ground School Instructor
General Job Summary:
This is a part-time, in person, per course contracted position located on the Estherville campus. Employment is based on instructional need as determined by the Dean of Career and Technical Education (CTE). Must evaluate and report student performance and progress in courses in accordance with college and division policies and procedures. Must meet Adjunct Faculty qualifications.
This position is for an adjunct Aviation Ground School Instructor and is responsible for conducting one or more of the following courses: Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor, Flight Instructor-Instrument, Aviation Safety, Aviation Weather, General Aviation Operations Management, and FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot. Days and times to be determined.
May be required to travel utilizing personal vehicle. Must have valid driver’s license, good driving record, and be insurable.
Employment with Iowa Lakes Community College is dependent upon successful passage of a criminal background check. Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Iowa Lakes Community College participates in the federal E-Verify program. We will verify your employment eligibility in the United States as required by law.
Minimum Qualifications: Required 6,000 hours (3 years) of tested experience OR an associate degree in the field and 3,000 (1 ½ years) of tested experience. Preferred bachelor’s degree in the area or possess a bachelor’s degree in any area of study with at least 18 credit hours in the CTE field of instruction.
- FAA certificates and ratings appropriate to instructional assignments preferred.
- Prior aviation instructional or industry experience preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of FAA training standards and aviation operations.
Preferred Additional Requirements:
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate.
- Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument (CFII) certificate.
- Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI) and/or Instrument Ground Instructor (IGI) certificate
- Previous collegiate aviation teaching experience.
- Experience with FAA Part 141 training environments.
- Experience with aviation learning management systems and simulation technologies.
Salary: $725 per credit. Classes may vary from one to six credit hours.
Application Process:
The following items must be included in your application packet before it will be considered a complete application:
- Employment Application form
- Applicant Confidential Information form (This data is used to comply with government required affirmative action record keeping only and is not used for applicant screening purposes.)
- A letter addressing your qualifications for the position
- A resume
- A copy of transcripts, with originals due upon hiring
Only complete application packets will be considered for the position vacancy.
Position open until filled. Review of applications will begin November 30, 2026. View complete job description and application process at www.iowalakes.edu/employment. Contact Lynn Miller at lmmiller@iowalakes.edu or 712-362-0409. Iowa Lakes Community College, 19 South 7th Street, Estherville, IA 51334. EEO Employer
