Instructor, Aviation Technology

Pierpont Community & Technical College•Bridgeport, WV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Operated by Pierpont Community & Technical College, the Robert C. Byrd National Aerospace Education Center's Aviation Maintenance Technology program is part of the School of Business, Aviation & Technology. The Center was established in support of the North Central West Virginia aerospace industry. The successful candidate will teach a full-time instructional load of 15 credits per semester, advise students, and engage in research and professional development activities commensurate with the duties and responsibilities defined in the College’s Faculty Handbook.

Requirements

Knowledge and skills applicable subject areas including Aviation Math, Basic Electricity, Basic Electronics, Airframe Systems and Powerplant Systems.
Able to work in both the classroom and hangar environment with traditional and nontraditional students.
Verbal and interpersonal communication skills for effective classroom management and ability to facilitate discussions with diverse individuals and groups of varying size.
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and schedule business engagement activities to meet department goals and deadlines.
Active listening skills leading to appropriate sales techniques creating value added opportunities.
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment and maintain confidentiality.
Excellent time management, presentation and communication skills (oral and written).
Proficiency using computers and related multiple software applications, including MS Suite, Google products.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate and work effectively and ethically within a diverse community.
Ability to work independently while following directives from college leadership.
An FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certification.
At least 5 years of relevant, verifiable aviation maintenance work experience that meets FAA standards for Part 147 instruction.
Associate's degree in relevant field of study required.
Valid driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct classroom and hangar instruction, student advising, and evaluation; work on, under, and around a variety of aircraft and aircraft systems.
Develop lesson plans, teaching aids, and assessment tools to show competency to the FAA level of training.
Attend and participate in assigned committees, faculty meetings; and in-service programs.
Ensure students successfully complete shop/laboratory assignments.
Manage all required shop projects and maintain shop inventory and condition of training equipment and supplies.
Submit accurate grade and attendance information within established time periods.
Actively pursue on-the-job and formalized training programs to enhance job performance.
Engage with institutional colleagues related to committee and faculty development.
Adheres to and complies with all relevant federal, state, and local laws.
Abides by all purchasing rules and provisions and reports/balances account as required or directed.
Adheres to all institutional policies and guidelines, including the provisions of the faculty and employee handbooks.
Adheres to and complies with relevant provisions of the WV State Ethics Acts.
Adheres to all safety rules and provisions; reports any personal accidents/injuries or accidents/injuries of assigned staff to HR by end of the workday or work shift, and completes all required performance evaluations timely, completely, and accurately.
Performs other appropriate duties as assigned and as necessary.