Faculty - Aviation Instructor
Listed on 2026-01-09
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic, Faculty, Education Administration
Overview
Big Bend Community College (BBCC), a rural college serving communities in the Columbia Basin of Central Washington, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Aviation Instructor. The Aviation Department has five faculty and a fleet of 26 aircraft. The Commercial Flight Program is within the Aviation Division.
BBCC is committed to a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive campus culture. Our students are the HEART of BBCC and our employees are the SOUL. We strive to ensure all feel they belong and have the recognition and support needed to thrive. Our guiding principles emphasize equity, inclusion, and diversity, and a standard of integrity in all interactions.
Vision: To become our communities’ first choice to dream, learn, and succeed.
Mission
Serve as a Bridge
Stand as a Leader
Support for Success
If you share these values, you are encouraged to apply.
This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by December 15, 2025.
BBCC reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time; a prompt response is encouraged.
Responsibilities- Provide on-campus lecture, lab and instruction in aviation theory. Teaching assignments may include a mix of courses determined by college needs and/or the individual’s background and experience and may include day and evening/night classes as well as online classes.
- Conduct hands-on instruction for Commercial Pilot students including instrument, instructor, and related ground school classes. Teaching will be in a traditional classroom, simulators, and airplanes.
- Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse student population through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methodologies and informed feedback on assignments and discussions.
- Maintain the integrity of the instructional sequence in the Commercial Pilot program and work with other aviation instructors to maintain a coordinated program.
- Develop and maintain competence in current aviation and educational technologies; care of facilities, equipment, and supplies; provide academic and program advising for the Aviation Department.
- Assist with non-flying flight line activities, including student flight recordkeeping; provide access and support for students’ academic success through posted office hours and other advising methods.
- Assist in recruitment, retention, and completion of students in the Aviation program; evaluate, develop, or modify curriculum to reflect current aviation standards.
- Participate as an active member of the faculty through governance, committees, assessment, and student matters.
- Collaborate with colleagues and students of diverse backgrounds; maintain positive communications with students, faculty, administration and staff; work with industry leaders.
- Foster a flexible, healthy learning environment and demonstrate a commitment to professional growth and development. Assume other duties as assigned by division chair, chief pilot or administrator.
At the time of application, applicants must possess the following:
- Associate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- U.S. Commercial Pilot Certificate or higher.
- Current Flight Instructor Certificate.
- FAA Medical Certificate.
- One year…
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