FT Faculty - Aviation Instructor

Big Bend Community College • Moses Lake, WA

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About The Position

Big Bend Community College (BBCC) is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Aviation Instructor to join its Aviation Department. The instructor will be responsible for providing comprehensive aviation education, including on-campus lectures, hands-on instruction, and academic advising for a diverse student population. The role emphasizes maintaining high standards in aviation training and fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Requirements

• Associate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• U.S. Commercial Pilot Certificate or higher.
• Single and Multi-engine land certification.
• Instrument Airplane certification.
• High-performance endorsement or logged high-performance flight time as P.I.C.
• Complex endorsement or logged flight time as P.I.C. in a complex airplane.
• Meet recent flight experience requirements as per FAA regulations.
• Current Flight Instructor Certificate.
• FAA Medical Certificate with no restrictions preventing performance of flight duties.
• One year actively employed as a full-time flight instructor in an FAA part 141 flight school or military equivalent experience.
• At least 2,000 total flight hours experience.
• At least 1,000 hours of dual flight instruction given as a flight instructor.
• 50 hours of flight time under actual or simulated instrument conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Multi-engine Flight Instructor Certificate.
• Prior experience in various aircraft types including Beechcraft and Cessna.
• Tail-wheel endorsement or logged flight time as P.I.C. in a tail-wheel airplane.
• Experience with Garmin 650/750, G1000 equipment.
• Excellent computer skills and experience using technology in the classroom.
• International flight experience.
• Experience in meteorology and turbo-prop or jet aircraft.
• Experience with recruiting and improving student success and retention.
• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-campus lecture, lab, and instruction in aviation theory.
• Conduct hands-on instruction for Commercial Pilot students, including instrument and related ground school classes.
• Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through effective teaching methodologies.
• Maintain the integrity of the instructional sequence in the Commercial Pilot program.
• Develop and maintain competence in current aviation and educational technologies.
• Be responsible for normal care of facilities, equipment, and supplies used for training.
• Provide academic and program advising for the Aviation Department.
• Assist with normal non-flying flight line activities, including student flight recordkeeping.
• Provide access to students and support their academic success through various methods.
• Assist in the recruitment, retention, and completion of students in the Aviation program.
• Evaluate, develop, or modify curriculum to reflect current standards of aviation.
• Participate as an active member of the faculty through college governance and committees.
• Work effectively with colleagues and students of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Foster a flexible, healthy learning environment with respect for student diversity.
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth and development activities.

Benefits

• Generous support and funding for professional development.
• Connection to a statewide network of conferences to enhance instruction.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree