Part-time Instructor, Aviation Maintenance

Tulsa Technology Center•Riverside, OK

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Tulsa Tech is hiring a part-time Aviation Maintenance Instructor at its Riverside Campus. The instructor teaches the Aviation Maintenance curriculum, maintains a safe and effective classroom and shop/lab environment, evaluates student progress, and supports students in completing program requirements. The position requires a current F.A.A. Airframe & Power Plant License and at least three years of experience within the last five years working and/or teaching in Aviation Maintenance. The instructor ensures compliance with the F.A.A.-approved curriculum and operations manual, keeps course materials up to date, and maintains or repairs equipment and aircraft as needed. The instructor also maintains required student and operational records, manages supplies and equipment, works with community and industry contacts, and participates in campus and professional development activities. Training required by the employer is paid at $20 per hour. The work includes extended periods of standing and sitting; bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, and crouching; handling tools and objects; and lifting or moving up to 20 pounds regularly and up to 40 pounds occasionally. Travel or extended hours may be needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions.

Requirements

At least three years of experience within the last five years working and/or teaching in the Aviation Maintenance field.
F.A.A. Airframe & Power Plant License.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including regular lifting or moving of up to 20 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of up to 40 pounds.
Ability to travel or work extended hours as needed.

Responsibilities

Manage the classroom and maintain an effective learning environment with appropriate classroom discipline.
Plan and organize instructional materials, supply inventories, tools, and equipment; update lesson plans; and teach competency-based curriculum using instructional strategies appropriate to the subject matter.
Assess students recurrently and provide timely indications of their progress toward required competencies and knowledge.
Provide academic, personal, and behavioral counseling; collaborate with District administration and Student Services representatives on interventions that support student retention and program completion.
Maintain student attendance, progress, and grade records and process or monitor operational paperwork, including inventory purchasing and follow-up data.
Develop and maintain community and business contacts and participate in the industry advisory committee to keep curriculum aligned with job-market skills and support student placement.
Support campus or program projects and activities, which may include CTSO activities and competitions, school events, and monitoring duties.
Develop professional expertise in teaching methods, learning strategies, and industry topics through conferences, training, professional associations, internships, and industry events.
Perform duties assigned by the supervisor or management and comply with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and other requirements.
Exercise discretion and independent judgment in daily operations and service decisions; interpret and implement District policies, advise executive management when requested, resolve issues, and represent the department and District professionally.
Ensure compliance with the F.A.A.-approved curriculum and operations manual.
Ensure safety requirements are met in classroom and shop/lab settings.
Monitor student use of supplies, materials, and equipment and communicate inventory and equipment needs to the Program Coordinator.
Assess and grade student achievement of learning outcomes.
Keep the course up to date.
Maintain and repair equipment and/or aircraft as necessary to ensure proper operation.
Follow Tulsa Tech policies and procedures.
Attend required training; training is paid at $20 per hour.