Aviation Maintenance Technology Instructor

The aviation maintenance technology instructor prepares course syllabi and instructional materials, delivers instruction, and evaluates student progress in the Alabama Aviation College (AAC) Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program. The instructor maintains student and class records in accordance with college policies and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) procedures and provides academic advice to students. This is a full-time position based on the AAC Ozark campus and may include teaching day and/or night classes.

In addition to teaching responsibilities on the Ozark campus, the successful applicant may be required to teach at our FAA-certified instructional site in Andalusia or other dual enrollment sites; teaching may also be required exclusively at one of these additional sites. Travel may be required to meeting locations on the ESCC Campus.

• Prepares course syllabi and instructional materials, delivers instruction, and evaluates and records student progress in assigned courses.
• Prepares and submits student and class records in accordance with policies and procedures established by the College and the FAA.
• Employs appropriate teaching strategies in classroom and laboratory settings.
• Maintains equipment used to train students in assigned classes. Maintaining equipment includes ensuring the equipment is ready for lab, notifying leadership if equipment is broken, ordering parts to repair equipment, and replacing parts. Instructors may use students to maintain equipment during a training event.
• Assigns outside learning experiences (homework) to students that reinforce classroom and laboratory instruction.
• Evaluates student progress at frequent intervals using a variety of methods, including tests and skills demonstrations.
• Explains, demonstrates, and ensures the safe use of tools, materials, and equipment in classroom and laboratory settings.
• Evaluates and advises the College administration on the inventory of instructional materials, including computer resources, pertinent to the area of instruction.
• Orders required materials using established procedures.
• Advises students on class schedules and coursework for degree plan completion.
• Schedules and maintains office hours for student assistance.
• Promotes leadership and enrichment experiences through student organizations and/or other activities.
• Assists students in securing employment.
• Remains current on technological and employment trends pertinent to area of instruction; recommends curricula, syllabi, and/or daily lesson plan changes to the Aviation Division Chair.
• Maintains current licensures and certifications as required.
• Interacts with representatives from the aviation industry and agencies.
• Participates in college meetings, college committees, and in-service activities.
• Participates in curriculum development, evaluation, and revision.
• Assists in planning, developing, and evaluating college programs and activities.
• Supports college mission, including the institution’s commitment to providing opportunities to students without regard to race, sex, age, income, religion, disability, or occupation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic Certificate
• Six years of full-time aviation maintenance and/or teaching experience in aircraft maintenance and repair OR
• Associate’s degree
• Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic Certificate
• Three years of full-time aviation maintenance and/or teaching experience in aircraft maintenance and repair

January 2027

Salary Schedule D1 $ 43,792 - $98,138 (9-month salary) and $13,521 - $ 30,351(3-month summer salary
* not guaranteed) based upon the Alabama Community College System Salary…