Instructor, Aviation Maintenance Technology (2 Full Time positions)

Portland Community College

About The Position

Join our Team at Portland Community College Please Note: PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington. Employment offers are contingent upon the ability to establish residence in Oregon or Washington. Portland Community College will also ensure that applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the hiring process are provided for. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]. Portland Community College is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation, serving approximately 80,000 full- and part-time students. With four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area, our unique role is to make high-quality education accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for our students and contributing to the economic development of our community. Our Program and Who We Are Looking For Portland Community College | Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) Are you a seasoned aircraft mechanic ready to hang up the wrenches and start shaping the future of flight? Portland Community College is seeking a passionate Aviation Maintenance Instructor to join our faculty. This isn't just a teaching job; it’s a mentorship role where your "lived experience" becomes the blueprint for the next generation of FAA-certified technicians. Help our diverse student body earn their Associate of Applied Science degree and master the skills needed to ace their Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) ratings. The Best Schedule in the Industry Forget the 24/7 grind of hangar shifts and AOG emergencies. We offer a work-life balance that industry jobs simply can't match: Academic Year Schedule: Minimum 7-month teaching contract with the opportunity for increased compensation for additional teaching assignments. Summers Flexibility: Enjoy your summers for travel, personal projects, or industry consulting and much needed family time... Comprehensive Benefits: Generous health, dental, and vision insurance, plus a robust retirement package through the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Your Role: Training the Next Generation As a faculty member, you will bridge the gap between textbook theory and hangar reality. You will teach a dynamic combination of: General Subjects: Aircraft Hardware, Materials and Processes, Regulations, Ground handling and Servicing—basic knowledge that serves as a base for later subjects. Airframe Structures: From sheet metal to composites, bolts, nuts, and rivets to rigging, balancing, and painting—these are the skills needed to build, inspect, and repair aircraft. Airframe Systems: Masterminding the "body" of the aircraft—Electricity, A/C & Pressurization, Hydraulics, Landing Gear, Communication, Navigation, and Auto flight. Powerplant Systems: Going under the cowling—Reciprocating and Turbine Engines, Ignition, Starting, Lubrication, Engine Air, and Exhaust systems. What We’re Looking For We aren't just looking for a technician; we’re looking for a collaborative leader. Industry Expert: You bring a deep background in aviation maintenance and a desire to share your "lessons learned." Inclusive Educator: You are committed to student success and can build authentic connections with students from all walks of life. Mentor Mindset: You are eager to use your industry perspective to increase workplace readiness for our graduates. Join the PCC Community At Portland Community College, we believe in delivering quality education through inclusive training environments. If you are ready to use your expertise to empower a diverse culture of future mechanics, we want to hear from you. Note: As part of your application to be considered for this Instructor position, we will ask you to respond to this important question: In what ways do, or would, your lived experiences shape your culturally- responsive teaching? Please give examples. Regarding Academic Credentials at PCC These positions are included in the bargaining agreement between Portland Community College and the Portland Community College Faculty Federation Employees. Instructors shall have earned required academic credentials at a regionally accredited US institution or a foreign institution having the equivalent of regional accreditation. Instructors with credentials from other countries will have their transcripts evaluated by agencies that have good standing with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services to establish fulfillment of this standard. (for more information see http://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/faculty-information.html) For more information on PCC's General Instructor Qualifications Policy I301 visit: http://catalog.pcc.edu/handbook/i301-instructorqualifications/ Why You'll Love Working Here The PCC district encompasses a 1,500-square-mile area in northwest Oregon and offers two-year degrees, one-year certificate programs, short-term training, alternative education, pre-college courses and life-long learning. As part of our College community, you’ll enjoy: A collaborative and inspiring campus community Opportunities for learning and professional development Portland Community College embraces equity and inclusion as a priority. We are committed to building a community with a variety of backgrounds, skills, views, and life experiences. The more we value equity and inclusion, the more we will add value to the work we do and how we serve our students, engage with each other, and the Oregon Community that we serve. Creating a culture that honors equity and inclusion is our objective and the smart path forward. Total Rewards Package / What We Offer There is never a dull moment at PCC. We offer more than just a competitive salary. When you join our team at PCC you'll also enjoy: Comprehensive benefit package designed to provide employees and their families, including domestic partners, with access to a broad range of benefit options. Includes Health, Dental, and Vision options, Group Life, Long-term Disability, Long-term Care, and Auto and Home Insurance programs Oregon PERS contribution - PCC currently fully funds the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS/OPSRP) pension and contributes an additional 6% into the employee's Individual Account Program under PERS/OPSRP Tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program where employees may save additional pre-tax dollars for retirement PCC provides a tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age, as well as partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions Free access to the sport centers / campus gymnasiums, performing arts, and cultural events Conference and events rental space - Employees receive 50% off when on-campus for personal events Generous Paid Leave - as determined by our collective bargaining agreement (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees) - Faculty and Academic Professional Agreement Paid Leave: 1 day of sick leave for every 18 days worked (~10 days per year) 4 paid holidays (which occur during the terms you are teaching) PCC Winter Break (when College is closed) 21 hours of personal leave per year More detailed information on the benefits plans, who is eligible, and how to enroll or make changes can be found at pcc.edu/hr/benefits. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions. How We Determine Initial Salary Placement These qualifications, skills and abilities are critical for success in this position. Throughout the screening process, you will be evaluated based on the demonstration of these qualifications.

Requirements

Education Background Qualifications: AAS in aviation field of study or Bachelor’s or higher in non-aviation field of study
Aviation Licensing Qualifications: Commercial Pilot Certificate and Certified Flight Instructor or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate or Private Pilot certificate and 400 hours of flight experience, AGI, IGI and 5 years aviation management experience.
International licenses are not recognized as meeting instructor qualifications at this time.
Demonstrated current knowledge of aviation technical skills with recent aviation industry experience.
Experience teaching or training in an academic or work environment.
Knowledge of and commitment to a safety culture.
Demonstrates a collaborative and solution-focused leadership approach.
Demonstrates or explains how one would develop curriculum and deliver instruction in response to differences in individual experiences.

Nice To Haves

CFI (Certified Flight Instructor)
CFII (Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument)
AGI (Advanced Ground Instructor Certificate)
IGI (Instrument Ground Instructor Certificate)
Airframe Mechanic Certificate
Powerplant Mechanic Certificate
At least 2 years aviation or other management experience
Part 61 Initial CFI Minimums (24 months as CFI + 40 hours ground training or 100 hours ground training in an FAA 141-approved course)
Inspection Authorization

Responsibilities

Training the Next Generation As a faculty member, you will bridge the gap between textbook theory and hangar reality.
You will teach a dynamic combination of: General Subjects: Aircraft Hardware, Materials and Processes, Regulations, Ground handling and Servicing—basic knowledge that serves as a base for later subjects.
Airframe Structures: From sheet metal to composites, bolts, nuts, and rivets to rigging, balancing, and painting—these are the skills needed to build, inspect, and repair aircraft.
Airframe Systems: Masterminding the "body" of the aircraft—Electricity, A/C & Pressurization, Hydraulics, Landing Gear, Communication, Navigation, and Auto flight.
Powerplant Systems: Going under the cowling—Reciprocating and Turbine Engines, Ignition, Starting, Lubrication, Engine Air, and Exhaust systems.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package designed to provide employees and their families, including domestic partners, with access to a broad range of benefit options. Includes Health, Dental, and Vision options, Group Life, Long-term Disability, Long-term Care, and Auto and Home Insurance programs
Oregon PERS contribution - PCC currently fully funds the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS/OPSRP) pension and contributes an additional 6% into the employee's Individual Account Program under PERS/OPSRP
Tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program where employees may save additional pre-tax dollars for retirement
PCC provides a tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age, as well as partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions
Free access to the sport centers / campus gymnasiums, performing arts, and cultural events
Conference and events rental space - Employees receive 50% off when on-campus for personal events
Generous Paid Leave - as determined by our collective bargaining agreement (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees) - Faculty and Academic Professional Agreement Paid Leave: 1 day of sick leave for every 18 days worked (~10 days per year) 4 paid holidays (which occur during the terms you are teaching) PCC Winter Break (when College is closed) 21 hours of personal leave per year

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