Applications and resumes for Certified Flight Instructor positions will be accepted March 1-7, 2026. 

Our recruitment process includes a resume and application, 1-hour technical test, 10-minute presentation (teaching a ground lesson) and 1-hour interview.  Applications and resumes are accepted during a specific timeframe and both must be submitted by the deadline to move forward in the process. The links are included below. The technical test is only administered on one evening with two options available (5-6 pm and 6:15-7:15 pm).  Some candidates will be eliminated from consideration after each round of the process. 

All three rounds (technical test, presentations and interviews) must be completed in person at MTSU’s facilities and are scheduled for different weeks.  Spring 2026 dates are listed below.

Online application link MTSU CFI Application Spring 2026

Email resume to Brenda.Gattis@mtsu.edu

Flight Instructor Job Description

There are two opportunities annually to apply, spring and fall semesters.  There will not be an opportunity to apply during the summer semester.

There are two hiring/start dates annually. The hiring/start dates are normally the last Monday in July and the first Monday in December. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Flight Training Program HR Coordinator, Brenda.Gattis@mtsu.edu.

Ground Operations Workers with the Middle Tennessee State University Department of Aerospace support daily flight line operations through aircraft servicing, ramp coordination, and maintaining a safe, efficient environment. This role provides hands-on aviation experience while contributing directly to safe and successful flight operations.

Click here for the Ground Operations job description!

Individuals interested in a ground ops/line service position with MTSU should click HERE and attach a copy of their resume.

Please submit application and resume to Olivia Stott, olivia.stott@mtsu.edu.

Ground Ops/Line Services Employees are generally hired three times per year to coincide with the start of each academic term.

Individuals interested in a tailwheel flight instructor position with MTSU should email a copy of their resume, pilot certificates, and tailwheel endorsement to Lloyd Brown, Flight Training Manager. Click here for the job description. Click here to email your documents.

Individuals interested in a CRJ instructor position with MTSU should email a copy of their resume to the Professor Peter Neff.  Click here to email your resume.  Candidates should be Part 121 current, or have recent experience (within last 12 months).  12 months (or 500 hours) Part 121 experience required.  CRJ series and CFI experience preferred.  

Hiring will be based on experience, interview, and/or training device session.  Fixed-duration standardization will be compensated.  If not current on the CRJ series, uncompensated classroom training will be required prior to attending standardization.

Records Management currently has no positions open.

Click here for the Flight School Records Assistant job description!

Aerospace Student Ambassadors are specially selected Aerospace students from all concentrations who are trained to give tours, represent the department, and help with other outreach efforts. Student Ambassadors are part of the Aerospace Outreach Team and report to the Outreach Services Manager. Ambassadors are expected to be knowledgeable and professional representatives of the department and university at all times.

If you are interested in joining this team, please submit this form, a cover letter, and two letters of recommendation from an Aerospace faculty/staff member. Questions may be emailed to brittany.thomas@mtsu.edu. 

Individuals interested in a staff maintenance position with MTSU should email a copy of their resume to the Manager of Aerospace Aircraft Maintenance, Mr. Matt Taylor.  Click here to email your resume.

The AWS Maintenance School does not currently have any available positions.

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