Teacher Assistant - Maintenance Program
Hillsboro Aero Academy•Hillsboro, OR
•Onsite
About The Position
The Teacher Assistant for the Maintenance Program assists instructors with daily classroom operations, tool room organization, learning material preparation, and student mentoring. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about supporting student success in a hands-on technical training environment.
Requirements
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, file organization, digital document handling).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Dependability and punctuality.
- Ability to maintain a clean and safe environment.
- Willingness to learn tooling processes and lab procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in aviation maintenance, technical education, or a related hands-on training environment.
- Familiarity with shop tools, safety procedures, and lab operations.
- Previous experience mentoring or supporting students.
- Knowledge of PPE standards and basic safety compliance.
- Experience in organizing learning materials or supporting classroom instruction.
Responsibilities
- Assist instructors with classroom and lab set-up and clean-up before and after class.
- Prepare instructional materials such as handouts, worksheets, tool lists, and learning aids.
- Organize digital files, lesson materials, and course documentation.
- Help lead small study groups or review sessions before exams.
- Mentor new students on program expectations, tool room procedures, and lab etiquette.
- Support instructors during field trips, open houses, program tours, or special events.
- Organize and distribute tools, equipment, and training aids for daily lessons.
- Track tool check-in/check-out and maintain tool accountability.
- Maintain clean, orderly, and safety-compliant lab spaces.
- Assist with setting up training aids (engines, components, mock-ups, etc.).
- Support inventory management by logging consumables and notifying instructors when supplies run low.
- Assist with routine equipment checks (visual inspections, basic cleaning).
- Maintain classroom organization—restock materials, arrange seating, update bulletin boards, etc.
- Support instructors in monitoring PPE use and general safety compliance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
