Nighttime A&P Instructor

Thrust Flight LLC•Conroe, TX

About The Position

Thrust Institute of Maintenance is seeking a knowledgeable Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Instructor for its evening instructional team. This full-time role is scheduled Monday through Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. The instructor equips aspiring aviation maintenance technicians with the knowledge and hands-on skills needed for careers in aviation maintenance.

Requirements

At least three years of proven aviation maintenance experience, including any combination of General Aviation, Part 121, Part 135, or Part 145 experience.
Qualify for a full-time post-secondary vocational credential in Aviation issued by the Aims Community College CTE Office. This requires at least two years (4,000 hours) of approved aviation experience; 8,000–10,000 hours of work experience or a combination of work and teaching experience is preferred.
Hold a current FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate.
Computer literacy and ability to use computer technology in classroom and laboratory instruction.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Maintenance or a 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 varied modalities, including online, synchronous remote, traditional face-to-face, and blended or hybrid formats.

Responsibilities

Interact with students, facilitate learning, and use teaching methods that support student learning.
Communicate information clearly and create an effective learning environment.
Design, sequence, implement, and present learning experiences and develop tools, technologies, and procedures to assess 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 practices, including creating and communicating clearly defined student learning outcomes.
Provide a range 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, purpose, philosophy, and commitment to diversity.
Perform other duties as assigned.