PT Instructor, Aviation Maint Tech-NHC Endowment Grant

Position Description

The Aviation Maintenance Technician Instructor is responsible for the planning, developing, and the teaching of classroom and hands on field training for the Aviation Maintenance Technician program.
*** This is a Time Limited, Temporary Part Time Grant Funded Position. Position ends December 2026 with potential to be extended***. Receives direct supervision and/or technical direction from the Full-Time Aviation Maintenance Technician Instructor—NHC Endowment Grant. Receives general supervision from the Director of Workforce Readiness. Exercises no supervision.

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide classroom and laboratory instruction to students
• Prepare lesson plans and schedule classroom activities
• Utilize online Learning Management software, such as Canvas
• Develop and prepare supplement materials to enhance textbook lessons
• Develop and prepare tests to evaluate student performance; grade record individual scores
• Provide classroom demonstrations on various equipment and machinery; develop laboratory assignments to provide hands on experience as appropriate
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance
• Maintain and submit all required paperwork in a neat, accurate and timely fashion, including but not limited to: class rosters, registration forms, pay sheets, attendance forms and grade rosters
• Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures related to required teaching area and in accordance with CFCC policies and guidelines
• Ensures safe practices are followed in the classroom and during lab activities
• Ensures equipment and supplies are inventoried, stored, and ordered as needed

Other Important Functions:

• Assess the relevancy and impact of various lessons and recommend improvements as needed
• Assist in the recruitment of students from the community and area high schools
• Oversee and participate in the field studies and assignment; travel with students to provide assistance and instruction as appropriate

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

Knowledge of:

• Relevant computer programs and systems
• Classroom and laboratory instructional techniques and procedures
• Principles and procedures of academic and instructional techniques and procedures
• Current trends, research and development in the area of assignment
• 14 CFR Part 147 as it relates to required practical projects of an FAA approved AMTS.
• The field of aircraft technology, maintenance, and operations.

Ability To:

• Interpret and apply College goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations
• Communicate clearly and respectfully, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
• Making observations
• Reading and writing
• Communicating with others
• Operating assigned equipment
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:
• Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
• Operating assigned equipment
• Handling varied tasks simultaneously
• Bending, stooping, climbing or lifting up to 50 pounds
• Maintain mental capacity, which allow the capability of:
• Making sound decisions
• Responding to questions
• Demonstrating intellectual capabilities

Experience and Training Guidelines:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Minimum Education/Training:

• High school diploma or Equivalent
• FAA mechanic certification with both Airframe and Powerplant ratings
• Experience in aviation maintenance field or equivalent in commercial, mission or military environment.

Minimum Experience:

• Have at least 3 years' experience as an Aviation Maintenance Technician

Preferred Education/Training, Experience, Skills:

• College degree (4 year)
• 5 years aviation…