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.
85% - Pilot, and navigate the aircraft
15% - Prepare the aircraft for operation, including pre-and post-flight inspections
May be required to travel out-of-state overnight
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.
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.
Minimum $60/hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications
Varies dependent on project
Wednesday August 28, 2024
Monday September 9, 2024