Application and Interview Process

Applications for Certified Flight Instructor positions are accepted during a specific timeframe and must be submitted during the stated timeframe to move forward in the process.  There will be two opportunities annually to apply, spring and fall semesters.  There are two hiring/start dates annually, typically the last week in July and the first week in December. 

Our recruitment process includes completing an application, 1-hour knowledge test, and 1-hour interview including a 10-minute presentation (teaching a ground lesson).  The knowledge test is administered on two dates with two time options available on each date.  The knowledge test and interviews must be completed in person at MTSU’s facilities and are scheduled for different weeks. 

Flight Instructor Job Description

Fall 2026 Recruitment

Applications will be accepted September 14-21, 2026. If you are interested, please complete an online application using the link below that will be available September 14-21, 2026.

Link to Fall 2026 Application:   MTSU CFI Application

Recruitment Schedule: FALL 2026

If you have any questions, please email CFIHiring@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!

We are currently accepting resumes for the Safety Support Specialist position. If you are interested, please email your resume to Casey Davis. The deadline to submit your resume is Monday, August 3, 2026 at 4:30pm.

Click here for the Safety Support Specialist 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.

We have Student positions open in the AWS Aircraft Maintenance School.  To apply, please submit an application and resume no later than 3:30 pm on September 11, 2026 to the Manager, Maintenance School Support, Aubrey Vest.  Applications are available in Aubrey’s office in the AWS building main office. If you have any questions, email Aubrey.Vest@mtsu.edu.

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