Aviation Maintenance Full-Time Tenure Track Instructor

Cuesta College; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cuesta College is seeking a Full-Time Tenure Track Aviation Maintenance (AVMT) Instructor to teach and lead within the AVMT Department. The position may require day, evening, and weekend classes at the AVMT facility at SLO County Regional Airport (KSBP), with additional college and departmental responsibilities.

The successful candidate will uphold Cuesta College's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, collaborating with faculty, staff, administration, and students to advance student

Qualifications

• Any Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and two years of professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment; equivalency may be considered.
• Valid Community College credential in the discipline (If received prior to 1990, the credential is no longer issued).
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Licensure is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Developing and teaching AVMT courses.
• Prioritizing student success and mentoring efforts.
• Teaching a broad range of AVMT courses and developing curricula to meet FAA standards.
• Collaborating with faculty in other disciplines.

Skills

Teaching experience AVMT

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Associate's degree + 6 years exp

FAA A&P Licensure

Equivalency considered

Job description

Cuesta College welcomes applications for a Full-Time Tenure Track Aviation Maintenance (AVMT) Instructor to teach and provide leadership within our AVMT Department. The successful candidate may be required to teach day, evening, and weekend classes at the AVMT teaching facility located at the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (KSBP). The candidate will also have additional college and departmental responsibilities as outlined below.

At Cuesta College we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees, and our community. Therefore, a successful candidate will value students from diverse backgrounds and populations and show a commitment to collaborating with faculty, staff, administration, and students to create an equitable and inclusive campus environment. As such they will demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds and beliefs, as well as gender and sexual identities and abilities of all constituents within the Cuesta College community.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE

Serving all of San Luis Obispo County, Cuesta College has provided comprehensive associate degree offerings, certificates, and community programs to the region since 1964. The main campus is located along scenic Highway 1, west of San Luis Obispo and east of the beaches of the Pacific Ocean. Cuesta College has a North County Campus in Paso Robles, and South County Center, in Arroyo Grande.

WHO WE ARE

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our culture and the work we do. Cuesta College is proud to be a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) committed to racial and socio-economic diversity as it reflects our communities and student populations. We actively seek to attract candidates who share this commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. As part of the Cuesta College team, you can expect to be part of a collaborative community of faculty, classified professionals, administrators, students, and community partners advancing educational excellence with intentional support services leading to student success and completion.

• Additional information about the college can be found at https://www.cuesta.edu/about/index.html
• The college planning documents can be found at https://www.cuesta.edu/about/collegeplans/index.html
• Our Student Equity Action Plan can be found at https://www.cuesta.edu/about/info/student-equity-initiatives/equity/index.html
• We offer comprehensive benefit options. Information about benefits can be found at https://www.cuesta.edu/about/human-resources/benefits/index.html

POSITION DUTIES

In addition to the responsibilities of the faculty classification description, the specific position is also responsible for:

• Developing and teaching AVMT courses.
• Prioritizing student success and efforts to engage in student mentoring.
• Teaching a broad range of courses within the Aviation Maintenance discipline
• Developing curricula in AVMT to meet and maintain FAA standards.
• Working collaboratively with faculty colleagues in other disciplines.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The full-time college instructor is responsible for effective performance in the following areas:

Teaching and Instruction

• Plans for and initiates curriculum improvements.
• Plans for and is continually well prepared to teach.
• Provides organized delivery of instruction.
• Is courteous to and approachable by students.
• Remains consistent with the stated and approved goals and content of the course.
• Adheres to the subject matter of the course as outlined in the Course Outline of Record
• Shows enthusiasm for the subject matter.
• Uses effective motivation to create a personal desire to learn the subject/skill(s).
• Uses standards of student evaluation that are clear, equitable, and followed consistently throughout the course.
• Requires levels of instructor and student effort sufficient to the mastery of the subject or skills in the course.
• Grades and returns student assignments and tests in a reasonable period of time.
• Selects appropriate course materials.
• Makes effective use of teaching aids and materials required of students (e.g., texts, manuals, low-cost, Open Access, etc.).
• Prepares complete course outlines and equity-minded syllabi.
• Continually revises and updates course content and materials of instruction.
• Coordinates course contents and methods with other teachers in the program/discipline.
• Meets and assists students during office hours or by appointment or at other reasonable times.
• Initiates and carries through with improvements to course contents and methods.
• Initiates and/or participates in overall department-wide program development, maintenance, evaluation, revision and/or expansion.
• Identifies and connects students with college services and resources.

College and Departmental Responsibilities

College and/or Departmental responsibilities may include the following activities:

• Working collaboratively with faculty and staff.
• Maintaining collegial, professional, racially aware, and ethical conduct.
• Regularly submitting assessment results into the college outcomes and assessments database.
• Developing and updating student learning outcomes, courses, and course/program curriculum.
• Serving on college committees and taskforces (Participatory Governance).
• Researching and writing program reviews.
• Serving on peer evaluation and hiring committees.
• Collaborating with the Program Director and Division Chairs on course scheduling.
• Working collaboratively with full-time and part-time instructors in the department.
• Collaborating with community about curriculum changes, job opportunities, or scholarship opportunities for students.
• Leading AVMT Dual Enrollment efforts and collaborating with local high schools.
• Evidence of Outstanding Ability as a Teacher
• Commitment to staying current and certified with the latest developments and FAA requirements for Aviation Maintenance.
• The ability to continuously reflect on, evaluate, and improve teaching methods.
• The ability to organize and explain content in ways appropriate to students' abilities and learning styles.
• Implementation of critical pedagogy (i.e., support students to actively engage in their own learning processes, promote development of critical thinking skills, and encourage students to become lifelong learners).

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE AVIATION DISCIPLINE

REQUIRED

• Any Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and two years of professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment;
• Any Associate's degree from an accredited institution and six years of professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment;
• The equivalent. (Candidates applying on the basis of equivalency must submit all materials requested for an equivalency judgment. For directions on what is an acceptable equivalency argument please review the requirements listed on the HR Website or see further information on Equivalency Petition Process Information below.)
• A valid Community College credential in the discipline (If received prior to 1990, as the credential is no longer being issued).

PREFERRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Licensure

DESIRABLE

• Teaching experience in the discipline, community college level preferred;
• Awareness of the philosophy and objectives of California Community Colleges;
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Licensure

SALARY SCHEDULE

Salary is determined by education and experience. More information regarding our current salary schedules can be found on the following link: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/human-resources/employee/cba-salary-schedules.html

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Cuesta College will not sponsor any visa applications.

San Luis Obispo County Community College District ("Cuesta College") is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), age, disability (physical and mental), genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal and state law in admission and access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities at any of its campuses. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Cuesta College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

In compliance with California law, all prospective staff and students are entitled to read the Annual Security Report, published each October by the Cuesta College Department of Public Safety. This report contains information about our emergency and crime reporting procedures, as well as crime statistics for the past 3 years. You may request a copy of this report at one of our two Public Safety Offices: on SLO campus at Building 6600A or on North County Campus at building N1021, during campus business hours. You may also access the complete text of this report at the following website address: https://www.cuesta.edu/community/publicsafety/crime-information/clery-act.html

Cuesta College uses E-Verify as part of the I-9 process to verify the work eligibility of all new hires. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9 to data from U.S Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. For further information, visit: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/human-resources/job-opportunities.html

Selected applicants will be invited to give a teaching demonstration and interview on Monday, December 7, 2026. First Interviews will be held via Zoom.

Second interviews will be held in person on Friday, December 11, 2026.