Aviation Maintenance Technology- Career Technical Education Instructor

Overview

Open Until Filled

Initial Review Date:
July 22, 2025

This position will remain open until filled. However, to ensure full consideration, completed applications should be submitted by the initial review date of July 22, 2025. Applications received after this date may be reviewed at the discretion of the hiring committee.

Full-Time Faculty (1.0 FTE)

Tenure Track with Benefits

Full-Time Faculty Salary Schedule

Current Starting Salary Range*: $67,466.20 to $99,745.43

Full Salary Range: $67,466.20 to $

The primary responsibility of the Aviation Maintenance Technology Instructor is to deliver college-level instruction in both lecture and lab settings, in alignment with FAA Part 147 standards. This position is focused on promoting student success, retention, and program completion. The ideal candidate collaborates effectively with faculty, students, industry partners, and the community to support the growth and success of both students and the aviation program.

• Provide 14-16 (18 for lab) equivalent hours of instruction per semester in person, in accordance with established course outlines, departmental procedures in vocational/special education and FAA Part 147 standards.
• Deliver engaging and effective instruction across various modalities, especially in-person.
• Prepare and maintain course syllabi in accordance with California Education Code and Board policies
• Develop and update curriculum, labs, and assessments that support student learning outcomes (SLOs)
• Maintain subject-area expertise and stay current with industry standards and instructional best practices
• Manage lab equipment, lab supplies inventory, and ensure safe, functional learning environments
• Maintain accurate attendance rosters, grade reports and other records required by the district.
• Hold regular office hours to support student learning and success
• Attend department, division, and college meetings
• Participate in college and district planning efforts and committee work
• Represent the department in campus and community events
• Build industry partnerships to offer students career connections (e.g., internships, guest speakers)
• Assist students with academic planning and refer them to appropriate college services
• Contribute to a professional and inclusive work environment that is free from bias and harassment
• Support curriculum innovation to meet evolving student needs (e.g., Competency-Based Education, Credit for Prior Learning, Dual Enrollment, Incarcerated Student Programs)
• Align curriculum with labor market demand and Career Education priorities
• Observe and uphold college and district policies and procedures
• Commitment to remaining current with the latest developments in the discipline.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively on an interagency team.
• Maintain an effective classroom environment and workspace;
• Represent Gavilan and provide liaison services between students, faculty, staff, workforce programs, and appropriate campus and community support systems.
• Participate in campus shared governance and contribute to department and campus-wide student success initiatives.
• Participate in ongoing professional learning opportunities
• Adhere to department, division, and campus policies and procedures for faculty employees.
• Perform other instructional related duties as assigned

• Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic-ethnic, cultural, disability, religious background and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
• Any bachelor’s degree AND two (2) years of experience in Airframe and Powerplant, OR any associate’s degree AND six (6) years of experience in Airframe and Powerplant.
• Must possess and maintain FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate.

• Professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment
• A minimum of five years of recent experience as an active airframe and power plant mechanic in general aviation, airline aviation maintenance, or corporate aviation.
• Educational and/or instructional preparation in aviation maintenance, airframe, and power plant systems, and avionics.
• A year or more of…