Instructor, Aviation Maintenance (Industry Expert)

Texas State Technical College

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About The Position

As an Instructor at TSTC, you can help improve the quality of many lives by sharing your experience and skills with our students. TSTC faculty deliver approved curriculum, content, and assessments in an applied learning environment. Responsibilities include facilitation of activities and discussions that engage a range of learning styles with targeted guidance and mentorship to students. Faculty will also interpret and administer assessments, and offer constructive feedback to support student growth and learning outcomes. A key part of the role is to integrate technology effectively to enrich the educational experiences. Faculty act as ambassadors for their programs and TSTC. Faculty will demonstrate TSTC Core values of Excellence, Accountability, Service and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders, customers, students and members of the community.

Requirements

• Either FAA Airframe and Powerplant licenses, or substantial relevant aircraft maintenance experience (military included).
• 2+ years' experience maintaining aerospace vehicles.
• Demonstrated competency in airframe theory, and maintenance of structures and a variety of airframe systems.
• Demonstrated competency in powerplant theory, and maintenance of APUs, engines, and their systems.

Nice To Haves

• FAA Inspection Authorization; 121 or 145 inspection experience, or similar.
• 5+ years’ experience maintaining FAA-certificated aircraft.
• 1+ years' experience in developing in-class and online presentations related to aircraft airframes and powerplants.
• 1+ years' experience developing learning outcomes, hands-on projects, and mastery assessments related to aircraft airframes and powerplants.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver high quality instruction and facilitate the learning of students.
• Develop appropriate course syllabi and instructional plans, and organize daily classes utilizing a variety of creative/innovative techniques.
• Maintain accurate student records and instructional environment with emphasis on safety.
• Perform student advisement to provide timely, accurate, and comprehensive information.
• Collaborate with the Office of Student Success to ensure students receive current information on tutoring and other programs designed to increase retention.
• Participate in related tours and recruitment events.
• Demonstrate a willingness to be of service and exhibit pleasant and courteous behavior toward customers.
• Maintain flexibility, including availability for evening, weekend, or summer assignments.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick time & paid holidays, including an extended holiday break.
• Stability of the State of Texas’ comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Competitive wages.
• State of Texas employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

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