Aviation Maintenance Technician Instructor

Aviation Maintenance Technician Instructor

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 required attendance, make-up time and material, and associated forms.

• FAA mechanic certification with both Airframe and Powerplant ratings
• 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 relates to 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 procedures set forth in typical aircraft maintenance documentation and manuals.
• Be proficient in making arithmetic calculations related to aircraft maintenance.
• Based on visual inspections and performance checks of aircraft equipment, be able to make accurate judgments and decisions related to safety.
• Be proficient in analyzing symptoms of improper operation of aircraft systems and follow troubleshooting procedures to determine cause of improper operation.

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey 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, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

• Occasionally required to travel to local and campus locations.
• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in to effectively communicate orally.
• Required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 20 or fewer pounds.
• Required to crawl under, over, and around engines and cockpits.
• Must be able to use all types of hand and power tools.

• Ability to work well under pressure in fast-paced environment while exercising sound judgment at all times.

• Read the Liberty University Mission Statement and School of Aeronautics Mission/Vision statement and conduct yourself accordingly
• Be well-groomed
• Set the example of professionalism by exhibiting a positive attitude and respect for all

• Keep your direct supervisor informed on all aspects of your job

• Strive to give students, staff, and external customers quality customer service
• Be present and available to students and staff members who have questions during normal business hours

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled office setting and heated (but not air-conditioned) hangar/shop area. It requires outdoor aircraft engine runs. Areas are well lighted with occasionally moderate to high noise levels. Hearing protection at times is required.

Time Type:
Full time

Location:

Onsite

Pay Range: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes.

It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and…