A&P Instructor

Thrust Flight Group•Ft Worth, TX

20h

About The Position

Thrust Institute of Maintenance (TIM) is seeking an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Instructor to teach aspiring aviation maintenance professionals. The instructor provides high-quality instruction and creates conditions and learning activities that help students achieve clearly defined learning outcomes. The role includes designing and delivering instruction, assessing student learning, maintaining course materials and records, and contributing to curriculum and teaching improvements. The position also requires supporting the school's mission, philosophy, and commitment to diversity. The stated salary is $95,000.00, with eligibility for a monthly bonus.

Requirements

At least three years of proven aviation maintenance experience, including any combination of General Aviation, Part 121, Part 135, or Part 145 experience.
Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate.
Computer literacy and ability to use computer technology in classroom and lab instruction.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Maintenance or another related field.
Private Pilot’s License or higher, with a current 3rd Class Medical or BasicMED.
Inspection Authorization with previous General Aviation experience.
Aptitude for developing course content and teaching in varied modalities: online, synchronous remote, traditional face-to-face, and blended (hybrid).

Responsibilities

Interact with students to create learning opportunities and conditions that facilitate learning.
Communicate information clearly and promote learning through an effective instructional environment.
Design, sequence, implement, and present learning experiences.
Design, develop, and implement tools, technologies, and procedures for assessing student-learning outcomes.
Collaborate in developing and implementing diagnostic, formative, and summative student assessments.
Provide effective, high-quality instruction in the subject being taught.
Apply learning-centered educational practices, including clearly communicating defined student-learning outcomes.
Provide diverse learning activities that align with defined outcomes.
Use assessment data to improve instruction and learning, and participate in campus-wide dialogue about teaching and learning.
Develop and refine department curriculum to maintain currency in pedagogy and content.
Adopt new teaching methodologies as appropriate.
Implement department, division, and institutional goals as assigned.
Maintain office hours, meet assigned classes, and submit grades on time.
Submit course syllabi and other required documents on time.
Manage the classroom facility and maintain accurate attendance and grade records.
Embrace and apply the school's mission statement, purpose, philosophy, and commitment to diversity.
Perform other duties as assigned.