California Aeronautical University job details and career information
Location
Bakersfield, California
Wage
Hourly
Job ID
36391437066
Posted
2026-8-5

Certificated Flight Instructor

The Certificated Flight Instructor provides flight instruction including preflight and post flight briefings to Flight Students as assigned. The primary responsibilities are to ensure quality of instruction and student progress for flight students enrolled in flight lab courses for private pilot instrument commercial certificated flight instructor certificated flight instructor-instrument and multi engine in accordance with CAUs Part 61/141 courses and training syllabi.

This position ensures that the student and Universitys interests for meeting course objectives and progress goals are met. These interests include standardized instruction student scheduling record keeping and most importantly contributing to an environment that offers an overall safe operation. The position influences on time student progress through properly scheduling students instructing flight lessons including pre-briefs inflight and de-briefs. The CFI will endorse student records as appropriate. The position follows and manages accountabilities with all CAU rules and regulations to include CAU Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Flight Information Files (FIFs) and upholds the philosophy and mission of CAU while instilling a positive and progressive attitude in all students.

Job requirements include but are not limited to the following:

Compliance:

Responsible for compliance with all local state accreditation and federal regulations

Ensure completeness accuracy and security of flight operation records documents and reports

Ensure and maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

Responsible for complete and accurate timekeeping

Essential duties:

Conduct all duties and responsibilities ethically and professionally

Maintain the highest ethical and professional standards in education

Conduct all duties and responsibilities to achieve a win-win situation for students and the University

Responsible for 1-10 students as assigned

Manage student progress and completion goals according to the academic term schedule/calendar (Roadmap)

Ensure student flight scheduling is pacing to meet the term course objectives (minimum 2 activities per week)

Conduct flight instruction lessons to meet University and ACS standards

Ensures Compliance with University course syllabi (Academic)

Ensures Compliance with University approved Training Course Outline (FAA) lessons in Talon ETA

Ensures Compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Ensures accurate flight records for each student (currency qualifications and other flight related records)

Record lesson notes as required in Talon ETA

Report and manage student attendance as required

Motivate students to accomplish flight lab course goals

Manage student relationships to ensure maximum effectiveness

Recommend student corrective action plans

Attend team meetings as required

Report safety issues using University Safety Management System (SMS) WBAT

Other duties as assigned

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Cfi Student Worker

Location: Bakersfield CA

Industry: Aviation
Occupational Category: Internships
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Salary: USD 0

Description: California Aeronautical University seeks a Cfi Student Worker.

Certificated Flight Instructor

The Certificated Flight Instructor provides flight instruction including preflight and post flight briefings to Flight Students as assigned. The primary responsibilities are to ensure quality of instruction and student progress for flight students enrolled in flight lab courses for private pilot instrument commercial certificated flight instructor certificated flight instructor-instrument and multi engine in accordance with CAUs Part 61/141 courses and training syllabi.

This position ensures that the student and Universitys interests for meeting course objectives and progress goals are met. These interests include standardized instruction student scheduling record keeping and most importantly contributing to an environment that offers an overall safe operation. The position influences on time student progress through properly scheduling students instructing flight lessons including pre-briefs inflight and de-briefs. The CFI will endorse student records as appropriate. The position follows and manages accountabilities with all CAU rules and regulations to include CAU Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Flight Information Files (FIFs) and upholds the philosophy and mission of CAU while instilling a positive and progressive attitude in all students.

Job requirements include but are not limited to the following:

Compliance:

Responsible for compliance with all local state accreditation and federal regulations

Ensure completeness accuracy and security of flight operation records documents and reports

Ensure and maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

Responsible for complete and accurate timekeeping

Essential duties:

Conduct all duties and responsibilities ethically and professionally

Maintain the highest ethical and professional standards in education

Conduct all duties and responsibilities to achieve a win-win situation for students and the University

Responsible for 1-10 students as assigned

Manage student progress and completion goals according to the academic term schedule/calendar (Roadmap)

Ensure student flight scheduling is pacing to meet the term course objectives (minimum 2 activities per week)

Conduct flight instruction lessons to meet University and ACS standards

Ensures Compliance with University course syllabi (Academic)

Ensures Compliance with University approved Training Course Outline (FAA) lessons in Talon ETA

Ensures Compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Ensures accurate flight records for each student (currency qualifications and other flight related records)

Record lesson notes as required in Talon ETA

Report and manage student attendance as required

Motivate students to accomplish flight lab course goals

Manage student relationships to ensure maximum effectiveness

Recommend student corrective action plans

Attend team meetings as required

Report safety issues using University Safety Management System (SMS) WBAT

Other duties as assigned

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Date Posted: 2026-8-5

Please Apply by: 2026-8-21