Aviation Maintenance Technology Teaching Faculty

Working Title:

Aviation Maintenance Technology FT Teaching Faculty (9 or 12‑month). Role Code: FLSA Exempt. Pay Band: 00. Position Number: 291F0054. Agency:
Blue Ridge Community College, Division:
Blue Ridge Community College (Div).

Work Location:

Augusta – 015.

This full‑time, 9‑month or 12‑month teaching faculty position in Aviation Maintenance Technology offers a generous state benefits package, competitive health and retirement benefits, and the opportunity to teach a full load of courses including labs in a hybrid or online environment. The role begins either in May 2026 (12‑month) or August 2026 (9‑month).

• Teach a full load of courses (including labs) during the academic year. Courses may be offered in person, hybrid, or online.
• Participate in program instructional evaluation and improvement.
• Ensure safe practices are followed in labs with tool usage and handling of hazardous materials.
• Assist in the development of student laboratory projects.
• Maintain FAA‑compliant records and documentation.
• Provide student advising and career guidance.

• Participate in the annual performance objectives process.
• Support BRCC mission, vision, and values.
• Keep current on BRCC policy and procedures.
• Communicate and hold posted student engagement hours.
• Comply with administrative deadlines.
• Participate in BRCC governance, accreditation, and assessment.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships.

• Participate in advisory council meetings.
• Attend professional conferences or meetings.
• Participate in business/industrial activities of discipline.
• Make presentations to organizations.
• Revise or develop new curricula or courses.
• Continue education in discipline as needed.
• Strive to acquire continued education within the industry.

• Maintain, upgrade, and develop laboratory equipment.
• Upkeep and upgrade laboratory as needed.
• Participate in AMT program meetings and projects to include, but not limited to:
• Student data gathering and analysis
• Assessment data gathering and analysis
• Accreditation data gathering and reports
• Program needs assessment, justification and reporting
• Program advocacy, internal and external
• Provide service to:
• BRCC
• AMT Department
• Community partners

May be required to perform other duties as assigned and may be required to assist the agency or state government in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

• A&P Airframe and Power Plant Certificate
• Two years field experience
• Familiarity or willingness to be trained on hardware, programs (e.g., word processor, spreadsheet, database), and internet resources to the field and education.
• Competence with hardware, tools, and equipment common to the field.
• Ability to teach students effectively and create lesson plans.
• Passion for the field of Aviation Maintenance and for teaching.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organization, and cooperation skills.
• Commitment to professional growth and development, continued learning, integration of new technology and current pedagogy.
• Use of creativity, innovation, and compassion to instruct and engage students.
• Ability to teach a diverse student population.

• Additional relevant training/education in Aeronautical Science or Aviation Maintenance Technology.
• Teaching experience at the post‑secondary level.
• Significant full‑time equivalent aviation maintenance or aircraft engineering technology or industry experience.
• Relevant Airline/Air Carrier maintenance experience.
• Capability to utilize a learning management system to facilitate distance delivery both synchronously and asynchronously.
• Inspection Authorization and/or other FAA certifications or designations.
• Familiarity with curriculum development and knowledge of FAR 147 curriculum requirements.
• Specialized field experience or education (e.g., NDI, composites, electronics, structural repair).
• Evidence of successful partnership skills and experience maintaining partnerships with commercial, private, and public agencies and organizations, including advisory boards.
• Evidence of professional…