Instructor, Aviation Mechanics

WSRE • Pensacola, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Aviation Mechanics Instructor position is an 11-month tenure-track faculty position with an anticipated start date of August 2026. The successful candidate will teach courses in the Aviation Airframe and Aviation Powerplant Mechanics programs. This position requires the effective teaching of diverse students, excellent oral and written communication skills, and a commitment to the comprehensive state college mission. The instructor will prepare course plans and materials, effectively deliver course content, monitor student attendance and progress, participate on departmental and College committees, support activities that foster retention and completion, perform the assessment of student learning outcomes, and take part in other service and professional development activities. This position reports to the Dean, Workforce Education.

Requirements

• Earned FAA certifications in the areas of Airframe and Power Plant Mechanics
• At least six years of full-time experience or equivalent part-time experience in qualifying field
• Meet the requirements of § 435.04(2), Florida Statutes, related to background investigations
• Disclose any adverse information contained in the background investigation at the time of submitting the employment application

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or higher in Aviation Maintenance or a closely related field

Responsibilities

• Prepare course plans and materials
• Effectively deliver course content
• Monitor student attendance and progress
• Participate on departmental and College committees
• Support activities that foster retention and completion
• Perform the assessment of student learning outcomes
• Take part in other service and professional development activities

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Hospitalization insurance
• Supplemental insurance benefits
• Membership in the Florida Retirement System
• Participation in the wellness program
• Tuition waivers
• Educational opportunities
• Paid sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level