Position Overview

KU Aerospace Engineering Department (KUAE) seeks an applicant pool of temporary pilots to fly the department's Cessna 172. The aircraft will be flown domestically either under the normal category airworthiness certificate or under a special airworthiness certificate in the experimental category. Flight activities will support multidisciplinary research conducted at the University.

Job Description

85% - Pilot and navigate the aircraft
15% - Prepare the aircraft for operation, including pre-and post-flight inspections.

Position Requirements

May be required to travel out-of-state overnight.

Required Qualifications

Commercial Pilot's license with a Single Engine, Land rating.
250 hours total logged flight time, any aircraft.
20 hours logged time in a single-engine aircraft.
50 hours in a Cessna 172.
Current Class II medical certificate.
Three take-offs and landings as a sole manipulator of the flight controls in a single-engine aircraft within the previous 90 days.

Additional Candidate Instructions

A complete online application consists of the following:

Resume/CV
Cover Letter describing how the required qualifications are met.
Three professional references.

Application review begins Wednesday, August 28, 2024, and applications will continue to be reviewed as needed.

Contact Information to Applicants

aerohawk@ku.edu

Advertised Salary Range

Minimum $60/hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Work Schedule

Varies dependent on project.

Application Review Begins

Wednesday, August 28, 2024.

Anticipated Start Date

Monday, September 9, 2024.

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