School of Aviation and Aerospace Technology - Professor, Aircraft Maintenance

Job Title: Professor
-Aircraft Maintenance

Department: School of Aviation and Aerospace Technology

Location: Aviation Campus - North Bay, ON

Status: Permanent Full-Time

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

As a national leader in aviation maintenance education, the School of Aviation and Aerospace delivers Transport Canada approved programs and is committed to developing skills, safety-conscious, and job-ready Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs).

Canadore College’s School of Aviation Technology is seeking a full-time faculty member to support the delivery of Transport Canada-approved Aircraft Maintenance programs. The successful candidate will have demonstrated expertise in AME-M (Mechanical) and AME-S (Structures) and the ability to contribute to instruction across multiple Aircraft Maintenance disciplines. The candidate will bring current, hands-on aircraft maintenance experience and a strong commitment to developing safe, skilled, and job-ready aviation professionals.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience using simulation, augmented/virtual reality, digital learning tools, and other technology-enabled training approaches. The successful candidate should be comfortable working with educational technology and software and interested in incorporating innovative tools into hands-on aviation training.

Under the direction of the Chair, School of Aviation and Aerospace Technology, the Professor leads and supports learners through effective teaching practices, curriculum delivery, and the creation of a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

The primary professional responsibilities include:

Teaching assigned courses, including:

• teaching regularly scheduled classes in the Fall, Winter, Spring semesters
• ensuring learner awareness of course learning outcomes and evaluation techniques
• providing academic advising to learners both in and out of the classroom
• creating a hands-on learning environment that makes effective use of shops, labs, and educational technologies, including the College's Learning Management System (e.g., Desire2
  
  Learn/Brightspace)
• evaluating learner progress/achievement and assuming responsibility for the overall assessment of the learner’s work within assigned courses
• the development and creation of a learning environment that is conducive to success for all learners
• promoting a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment aligned with industry standards

Designing new and ongoing maintenance of courses, including:

• defining, evaluating, and validating learning outcomes aligned with Transport Canada CAR 566 requirements
• planning appropriate teaching and learning approaches, including lab-based instruction
• developing and updating course materials related to structures, composites, and maintenance practices
• incorporating educational technologies to meet the learning needs of learners
• consulting with other faculty members, advisory committees and a variety of potential employers and learners
• participating in curriculum review and continuous improvement initiatives
• participating in professional development activities during non-teaching periods

Providing academic leadership, including:

• working cooperatively with faculty across AME-M, AME-S, and AME-E disciplines to ensure program consistency and quality

• participating in departmental meetings, committees, and program development activities
• liaising with industry partners, and supporting program promotion initiatives
• contributing to a culture of safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement
• maintaining knowledge of industry standards, Transport Canada regulations, and emerging trends
• following health and safety policies, procedures, and legislation
• modeling the College values – Respect, Integrity, Transparency, Accountability and Commitment to Excellence

Required Qualifications

• Valid Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) license in good standing
• Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience in aircraft maintenance
• Demonstrated experience in aircraft mechanical systems and structures, including sheet metal and/or composite materials
• Experience with standard practices and general maintenance procedures
• Familiarity with Transport Canada CAR 566 standards
• Familiarity with Ontario college system and Transport Canada approved training programs
• Experience with simulation or technology-enhanced learning
• Experience with simulation-based training, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), extended reality (XR), digital twins, or other…