Adjunct Instructor - LIEOC (Aviation Service Program)

Farmingdale State College; Village of Farmingdale (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Farmingdale State College, through the Long Island Educational Opportunity Center (LIEOC), seeks adjunct instructors for an aviation training program. The roles split into two pathways: Aircraft Line Service Technician and Aviation Guest Experience/Customer Service.

Minimum qualifications include one year in FBO line service or related customer service, with a Bachelor's in Aviation Administration preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have strong organizational, communication, and presentation abilities.
• Minimum of one year experience as an FBO Line Service Technician.
• Minimum of one year experience in FBO guest experience or customer service roles.
• Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Administration is preferred for Pathways A/B.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, industry-aligned instruction to adult learners preparing for aviation careers.
• Provide interactive demonstrations using real-world aviation scenarios
• Maintain accurate academic records and give timely feedback
• Ensure instruction aligns with aviation standards and best practices
• Support student success through mentorship and career guidance
• Collaborate with program staff and adhere to LIEOC instructional expectations

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Presentation skills

FBO line service experience

Guest experience / customer service

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Administration

Job description

Location: Farmingdale, NY. Category: Adjunct. Job Type: Part-time.

The Long Island Educational Opportunity Center (LIEOC) at Farmingdale State College is seeking knowledgeable and enthusiastic adjunct instructors to support an aviation training program that begins with shared foundational instruction and then splits into two specialized pathways:

Core Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, industry-aligned instruction to adult learners preparing for aviation careers
• Provide interactive demonstrations using real-world aviation scenarios
• Maintain accurate academic records and provide timely, constructive feedback
• Ensure instruction aligns with applicable aviation standards and best practices
• Support student success through mentorship and career guidance
• Collaborate with program staff and adhere to LIEOC instructional expectations

Pathway A - Aircraft Line Service Technician Adjunct Instructor

• Teach lessons covering Fixed Base Operator (FBO) operations, aircraft fuel storage and handling, and ramp operations
• Instruct students on NFPA 407 standards, fueling safety standards, and other safety measures
• Ensure all instruction aligns with approved curriculum guidelines

Pathway B - Aviation Guest Experience / Customer Service Adjunct Instructor

• Teach lessons covering FBO operations, general aviation, business/corporate aviation, airline operations, and customer relations
• Instruct students on professional guest experience and customer service standards
• Demonstrate real-world FBO and airport customer service scenarios
• Ensure instruction aligns with aviation and FBO guest experience/customer service standard operating procedures (SOPs) and LIEOC approved curriculum

Job Requirements

Pathway A - Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience as an FBO Line Service Technician
• Knowledge of general aviation and/or commercial airport operations
• Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills

Pathway A - Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Administration
• Experience as an FBO Line Service Technician Training Supervisor
• Bilingual - Spanish

Pathway B - Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience as an FBO guest experience or customer service representative
• Knowledge of general aviation and/or commercial airport/airline operations
• Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills

Pathway B - Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Administration
• Supervisory experience in FBO guest experience or customer service roles
• Bilingual - Spanish

Candidate Attributes

• Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.
• Interest in participating in student-centered service activities.
• Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.

Additional Information

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Farmingdale State College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. At Farmingdale State College, we continue to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.

The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status.