Department of Aerospace
Aerospace Department Hiring
The Aerospace Department at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) employs many highly qualified individuals for a variety of temporary hourly positions. Below is the contact information for each of these positions.
Flight Instructors (ASE, IA, and AME)
Applications and resumes for Certified Flight Instructor positions are generally accepted each semester during a specific time period. Hiring classes generally begin on the last Monday of July and the first Monday of December. The hiring process is in-person and includes a technical test, presentation and interview.
FALL 2024
Applications and resumes for CFI positions will be accepted September 3-9. To apply, email a resume (Word or PDF) saved as Last Name, First Name to Brenda.Gattis@mtsu.edu and submit an application between September 3-9. Both the resume and application must be received by 11:59pm on September 9 to be considered.
Application Click Here (link available September 3-9)
Technical Test September 18 (5:00-6:00pm or 6:15-7:15pm)
Hiring Class begins December 2 (Must have CFI by 11:59pm on December 1, 2024.)
If you have any questions, please email Brenda.Gattis@mtsu.edu.
Flight School Ground Ops and Line Services
Individuals interested in a ground ops/line service position with MTSU should fill out the application linked below and attach a copy of their resume. Click here to email Ground Ops Manager, Mrs. Kimberly Sandman with any questions. Ground Ops/Line Services Employees are generally hired three times per year to coincide with the start of each academic term.
Hiring for all shifts!
Morning: 5:30am – 12:00pm
Mid-Day: 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Closing: 6:00pm – 12:00am
Job Descriptions
Ground Ops:
- Checking students out and in
- Invoicing flights
- Stocking paperwork in tower
- Ensuring printers have printer paper refilled
- Cleaning: dusting down counters, front lobby area, wiping down table etc.
- Filing
- Other duties as assigned
Line Services:
- Refueling aircraft
- Refueling fuel trucks with AV gas and regular fuel
- De-frosting
- Mixing glycol
- Maintaining Pre-heaters
- Organizing shed and maintaining the organization
- Going to campus to get regular fuel in MX truck both, to run it & tank in back
Flight School-Staff
We currently do not have any temporary positions open. When there is an open position, we will post the information here along with the deadline to apply.
Flight School-Records Management
We currently do not have any temporary Records Management positions open. When there is an open position, we will post the information here along with the deadline to apply.
Student Ambassadors
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 Coordinator. 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 briana.mcdonald@mtsu.edu.
Application Deadline: August 20th
Maintenance Staff
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.
AWS Aircraft Maintenance School
We currently do not have any temporary Aircraft Maintenance School Student employee positions open. When there is an open position, we will post the information here along with the deadline to apply.
CRJ (Training Device) Instructors
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.
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To apply for a flight lab, follow the steps below.
Step 1:
Download and read the Flight Lab Guide thoroughly and review the additional costs of flight labs.
A summary checklist is also available.
Step 2:
Complete the "Flight Lab Request Form" for the semester you wish to enroll within the application period specified. Review your selection carefully to ensure accuracy. You will receive an email confirmation of your submission. Late or inaccurate submissions will be considered only after all other applications.
Fall Application
June 1 – June 30
Spring Application
Sept 15 – Nov 15
Summer Application
Feb 15 – April 15