Instructor - Pilot Ground School

job title: instructor - pilot ground school department: technical education

salary range: salary commensurate with experience flsa: exempt

immediate supervisor: aviation department chair

schedule details: full-time/12-month position/psrs

the instructor is responsible for developing and implementing the daily lesson plans and activities for proper management of assigned classes. This person is also responsible for creating a classroom environment that implements best practices, supports industry standards, and engages students in career and technical education. The instructor will also maintain industry and required certification(s) and follow faa regulations. The instructor will assist the department chair, fulfilling duties of a ground instructor and check airman while meeting all part 141 ground school requirements.

This position is responsible for fifteen (15) credit hours of instruction for each fall and spring semester, and three (3) credit hours of instruction or internship supervision for the summer semester. Equivalent short‑term instruction may be exchanged for credit instruction.

• plan and prepare the learning environment with needed materials and supplies, including textbook and course materials selection.
• provide quality instruction which is reflective of current discipline standards and is accurate, relevant, and engaging using college-approved curriculum and resources.
• actively engage and interact with students using intentional best practice teaching strategies.
• assist with development, implementation, and assessment of curriculum to meet program goals.
• develop a course syllabus for each class taught using the approved course abstract and syllabus template.
• present course content in an unbiased and civil manner, while demonstrating respect, helpfulness, and responsiveness toward students.
• demonstrate professional conduct, positive attitude, and supportive culture.
• maintain appropriate records to include student attendance, record of grades earned, and other related classroom information.
• schedule and maintain office hours each week convenient to students.
• assist in addressing student concerns regarding advisement, placement, and course difficulties.
• facilitate student recruitment; assist in the promotion of aviation department programs.
• complete professional development training hours and maintain appropriate professional certification, as necessary.
• actively participate in department and division meetings, events, and initiatives
• maintain confidentiality of students, parents/guardians, and fellow staff members, as well as records
• assist in student recruitment and program promotion events.
• exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
• prepare orders for classroom related supplies, equipment, and materials.
• comply with college policies and procedures.
• comply with faa requirements for ground training of flight technology students
• demonstrate and promote safe pilot practices including following faa regulations, referencing safety handbooks and guidelines, preflight preparation, appropriate communication, and use of aeronautical decision making.
• pass far part 141 assistant chief ground instructor or check airman assessment – initial and recurrent checks.
• perform the duties for far part 141 assistant chief instructor or check airman.
• perform other duties as assigned, such as participating in commencement, work with advisory committees, sponsoring student organizations, attending college functions, and attending community events.

• associate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning (or ability to complete an associate degree within six months of hire).
• faa basic ground instructor (bgi) and instrument ground instructor (igi) or hold a current flight instructor certificate (airplane single and multiengine)
• valid missouri teaching certificate with the department of elementary & secondary education (or be willing to obtain current teaching certificate in secondary and post‑secondary education from the state of missouri).
• knowledge of current practices that promote safety in aviation maintenance
• three years of relevant…