Aviation Maintenance Technician Instructor - School of Aeronautics

Under supervision of the Director of Aviation Maintenance Technician Program, the Aviation Maintenance Technician Instructor will develop and maintain curriculum, and to provide instruction to students during classroom, lab, and shop training within Liberty University’s FAA approved 14 CFR Part 147 curriculum to prepare students for careers as Aviation Maintenance Technicians and related fields. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to grading, tracking and documenting FAA requiredattendance, make-up time and material, and associated forms.

Instruct students in all aspects of 14 CFR Part 147 required

Airframe and Power Plant Certification course including classroom lectures. Lead and direct students in the completion of hands‑onlesson-associated lab projects by demonstration and supervision.

Evaluate and grade student’s performance in Subject Areas taught.

Provide relevant information and feedback to the director regarding student progress in projects, including grading and record keeping.

Prepare 14 CFR Part 147 Airframe and Powerplant certificationcourse lessons, associated training aids and equipment fordemonstration to, or for use by students. Research and order materials for training aids, equipment, and lesson-associated labprojects. Advise and recommend to the director regarding the purchase and procurement of equipment, materials, and supplies oruse in the training. Teach, or assist in teaching, class, or projects for General, Airframe, and Powerplant subject areasapproved to teach (per FAA approved LU AMTS OFFICIALS LIST, on filein the director’s office).

Oversee and supervise assigned lab technician to the subject area. Assist in training new Staff/Faculty in the use and operation of training aids and equipment. Perform other duties as assigned by the director.

Supervise assigned lab technicians to the subject area.

• FAA mechanic certification with both Airframe and Powerplantratings
• Experience in aviation maintenance field or equivalent in commercial, mission or military environment.

• College degree (4 year)

• Be proficient in understanding of 14 CFR Part 147 as it relatesto required practical projects of an FAA approved AMTS.
• Be proficient in the field of aircraft technology, maintenance,and operations.
• Be proficient in ability to understand and follow proceduresset forth in typical aircraft maintenance documentation and manuals.
• Be proficient in making arithmetic calculations related toaircraft maintenance.
• Based on visual inspections and performance checks of aircraft equipment, be able to make accurate judgments and decisions relatedto safety.
• Be proficient in analyzing symptoms of improper operation of aircraft systems and follow troubleshooting procedures to determinecause of improper operation.

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writingto convey clear, well-articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order toconvey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills especially with the Microsoft Office suite of applications.

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, andapply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

• Occasionally required…