Aviation Maintenance Technology - Instructor

Tennessee Board of Regents•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aviation Maintenance Technology Instructor is primarily responsible for teaching Powerplant subjects but should have industry knowledge of all phases of the program to include General and Airframe subjects in accordance with FAA standards and in assisting students to obtain licensure as Airframe and Powerplant Technicians. The instructor must be willing to participate in professional development activities as needed to remain current in the aircraft industry and maintain an active advisory committee. Other duties include curriculum development, student recordkeeping, student recruitment, placement and follow-up of program graduates, and budgeting.

Requirements

A High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Vocational or Technical School certification, training, or apprenticeship required.
Three (3) years of successful employment experience in the specialty area to be taught beyond the normal learning period/generally 4 years.
Aircraft mechanic licensure with airframe and power plant rating from the Federal Aviation Agency.
Background check

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience

Responsibilities

Develop course of study and conduct training program in specialty area.
Confer with administration to gain knowledge and better understand changes in policies, procedures, and technologies.
Formulate teaching outline and determine instructional methods utilizing knowledge of specific training needs and effectiveness of such methods as individualized and group instruction, lecture, demonstration, and conference.
Select or develop teaching aids, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, and reference materials.
Test trainees to measure progress and evaluate effectiveness of instruction.
Select or develop specifications for machines, equipment, and tools; maintain good physical condition in classroom and/or shop.
Maintain student records and reports.
Responsible for student placement and assist with student follow-up.
Cooperate with outside agencies; work with program advisory committees; conduct visits to business and industry; establish and maintain good public relations with the school’s general public.
Participate in recruitment of students.
Instruct students in safety and practice good safety habits.
Supervise students that are participating in cooperative education.
Participate in professional development and growth annually.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the President.