Aviation Maintenance Technology Instructor Job Olive Branch area,Mississippi USA,Education / Teaching

Aviation Maintenance Technology Instructor

Northwest Mississippi Community College seeks a full-time, 10-month instructor for the Aviation Maintenance Technology program at the Olive Branch Center. The selected instructor will provide modern instruction, foster a professional learning environment, and support the college's reputation for delivering quality instruction and preparing highly trained graduates for employment.

Qualifications:

· Minimum of five (5) years of successful experience in:

Aviation maintenance

· Prior work experience must include:

Maintenance of aircraft
Inspection of aircraft
Alterations to powerplants and airframes
Repairs to powerplants and airframes
Heavy and/or light category aircraft

· Associate of Applied Science degree preferred in:

Aviation Maintenance Technology
Or a directly related field

· Must be certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a mechanic with:

Airframe rating
Powerplant rating (A&P certification)

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous teaching and/or training experience in aviation maintenance preferred

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure all requirements of college and industry partners are met

Maintain compliance with all FAA requirements

Maintain professionalism with students, coworkers, and community members

Provide excellent classroom and laboratory instruction in aviation maintenance using modern teaching methods and career-focused learning experiences

Prepare lesson plans, job sheets, and laboratory demonstrations

Recommend curriculum updates to maintain program relevance

Monitor student progress, including internship participants

Collaborate with instructors and support staff

Continuously improve teaching methods and aviation maintenance skills

Maintain compliance with all professional licensing requirements, including FAA standards

Teach course material according to syllabus, catalog, and employer expectations

Prepare and grade examinations and assignments in a timely manner

Implement outcomes assessment and maintain student satisfaction standards

Encourage student engagement and retention

Begin and end classes on schedule with full instructional periods

Maintain accurate attendance, grade, and reporting records

Submit reports required by NWCC, the Mississippi Community College Board, FAA, and other partners

Attend faculty meetings, in-service meetings, and college events

Participate in campus and community extracurricular activities

Supervise laboratory experiences

Maintain a clean and safe laboratory environment

Maintain inventory of assigned equipment and tools

Maintain an active advisory committee with at least two meetings annually

Visit industry partners to maintain employer relationships and monitor internships

Advice and counsel students

Assist students with employment placement

Serve on faculty committees

Participate in required training and professional development activities

Perform additional duties as assigned by the Associate VP for Workforce & Career Tech Education in support of the College mission

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the instructor is regularly required to do the following:

Stand for long periods
Talk, hear, view, and assist students
Communicate with others in person, telephone, zoom, & live chat
Sit, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms
Stand, walk, stoop, or kneel
Occasionally lift and/or move items of at least 15-20 pounds

Application:

Interested applicants, should attach and submit the following:

Application thwestms.edu
Transcript
Resume
Three (3) Professional References (Name, Email and Phone Number)
Final date to receive applications:
Open Until Filled