Aviation Maintenance Instructor & Mentor

Nova Scotia Community College; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health & dental care

Paid vacation

Job summary

Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) in Dartmouth, NS, invites experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AME) to join the Applied Innovation & Technology faculty as instructors for Aircraft Maintenance Technology programs. This three-portfolio posting seeks Mechanical, Structures, and Avionics specialists who will stay hands-on while teaching.

Roles emphasize predictable hours, excellent benefits, and long‑term career stability in education with opportunities for professional growth and

Qualifications

• Valid Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AME) License: M1 or M2 or equivalent, AME‑E and/or AME‑S.
• A minimum of five years (full-time equivalent) of recent occupational experience.
• Clear understanding of Manufacturer’s and Regulatory Documentation (CARS 566), including SRM, Service Bulletins, Engineering Drawings, etc.
• Comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to safety, mentorship, and lifelong learning

Responsibilities

• Deliver theoretical and hands on practical shop training along with classroom instruction
• Share real‑life industry knowledge and troubleshooting experience
• Mentor and support students entering the trade
• Help students build the skills employers are looking for
• Promote and ensure health and safety practices and procedures are consistently followed in classrooms, shops, and labs
• Work collaboratively with fellow instructors and industry partners
• Stay current with evolving technology and industry practices
• Participate in student advising, curriculum development, program promotion, committee work, and work placement support
• You may also coordinate the aviation hangar and lab operations by setting up/taking down and maintaining the organization of the hangar and labs and its materials, equipment, and inventory

Skills

AME License M1/M2

5+ years experience

CARS 566 knowledge

MS Office Suite

Communication skills

Mentorship mindset

Safety awareness

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) in Dartmouth, NS, invites experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AME) to join the Applied Innovation & Technology faculty as instructors for Aircraft Maintenance Technology programs. This three-portfolio posting seeks Mechanical, Structures, and Avionics specialists who will stay hands-on while teaching.

Roles emphasize predictable hours, excellent benefits, and long‑term career stability in education with opportunities for professional growth and