2026-2027 Aviation Instructor - Pilot

Job Summary

Position is responsible for instructing secondary school students in the field of flight operations and creating a safe and orderly learning environment. Position motivates students to develop an interest in and an appreciation of the flight operations field. Position develops knowledge, skills, and talents of students, utilizing a variety of instructional techniques appropriate to students’ interests and abilities.

Essential Duties

• Instructs students in all phases of flight operations, to include Pilot-Ground and unmanned aerial systems, in accordance with the course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
• Enables students to develop an appreciation of the field of flight operations and the practical application of piloting.
• Demonstrates techniques to students in flight operation concepts.
• Develops clear and concise instructional lesson plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of academic instruction, hands-on application, and computer based learning.
• Provides individual and small group instruction and adapts the curriculum to the needs of students with varying abilities.
• Uses a variety of instructional techniques appropriate for the ages and skill level of students.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and creates a safe, orderly, and effective environment for learning during class time.
• Instructs students in the proper care and use of aviation equipment.
• Organizes storage areas and controls the use of materials and equipment to prevent loss, abuse, injury, or security breech.
• Makes minor repairs and adjustments to aviation equipment and requests assistance for major repairs as appropriate.
• Evaluates student performance and growth in knowledge and understandings and prepares regular progress reports.
• Conferences regularly with parents/guardians regarding behavior observations and the performance of students.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Selects, requisitions, and maintains books, instructional materials, aviation technology equipment, and instructional aids.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills And/or Abilities Required)

• Must possess a pilot’s license and meet Virginia Department of Education requirements to teach aviation courses.
• Must possess effective instructional delivery techniques and excellent communication skills.
• Must possess an in-depth knowledge of flying aviation and possess a certified flight instructor rating or ground instructor rating.
• Must possess the ability to instruct students in the field of aviation flight operations.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.