A&P Instructor

Thrust Flight LLC•Mesa, AZ

About The Position

Thrust Institute of Maintenance (TIM) is seeking a skilled and knowledgeable Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Instructor to join its faculty. The instructor will teach aircraft maintenance to aspiring aviation professionals by creating effective learning conditions, delivering clear instruction, designing learning experiences, and assessing student outcomes. The role also involves maintaining course materials and records, supporting institutional goals, and embracing the school's mission, philosophy, and commitment to diversity.

Requirements

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 the ability to use computer technology in classroom or 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.
Demonstrated aptitude for developing course content and teaching in online, synchronous remote, traditional face-to-face, and blended (hybrid) modalities.

Responsibilities

Interact with students to support learning and use techniques that facilitate learning.
Deliver clear instruction and promote learning through an effective learning environment.
Design, sequence, implement, and present learning experiences.
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.
Create and communicate clearly defined student-learning outcomes.
Provide a diverse array of learning activities tied to 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, teach assigned classes, and submit grades on time.
Submit course syllabi and other required documents on time.
Manage the classroom facility.
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.