Aviation Maintenance Instructor

Lincoln Land Community College; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO) accrual

Criminal background check

Job summary

Lincoln Land Community College is seeking qualified instructors to provide instructional support to students of the Aviation Maintenance Program. Courses run sequentially, focusing on one subject at a time until completion. The program aligns with FAA-mandated hours and requires a minimum 70% passing grade.

Instructors may work up to 27 hours weekly as non-benefited staff. Starting pay is $32.50 per hour, with part-time hours scheduled during Aviation Center hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in the field.
• Airframe & Powerplant Certifications (FAA) preferred.
• Specialty experience in Electricity, Hydraulics, Physics, Drawings or Mathematics relevant to Aviation Program curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Conduct classes and hands-on training in Airframe and Powerplant topics per FAA curriculum.
• Create a learning environment that fosters student success.
• Keep accurate records of student performance.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Experience

FAA curriculum knowledge

Instructional skills

Education

Airframe & Powerplant Certifications

Job description

Lincoln Land Community College is seeking qualified instructors to provide instructional support to students of the Aviation Maintenance Program. Courses are delivered in a sequential format, allowing students to focus on one subject at a time until completion. Course requirements are based on FAA -mandated classroom and laboratory hours and a minimum passing grade of 70%. Individual courses range from three days to seven weeks in length.

Aviation Maintenance Instructors are part-time (or as needed), non-benefited employees and may work up to 27 hours a week. The Aviation Center is open Monday – Thursday 7:30a – 3:30p when classes are session; otherwise center hours are 7:00a-5:00p (Mon-Thurs). Work hours will be scheduled during these times. Starting pay will be $32.50 per hour.

• Conduct classes and hands-on training in assigned subjects in the Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics Program per FAA curriculum.
• Create a learning environment that fosters student success.
• Keep accurate records of student performance as outlined in course syllabus.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students.
• Other duties as assigned

The Paid Leave for All Workers Act allows part-time employees to earn 1 hour of PTO for every 40 hours worked. For more information on this benefit, please visit IL Department of Labor, PFLA Act .

Position Requirements

Instructor qualifications include the following:

• Minimum two years’ experience working in the field.
• Either or both Airframe & Powerplant Certifications.
• Specialty experience in Electricity, Hydraulics, Physics, Drawings, Mathematics or similar basic subjects within the Aviation Program curriculum.

LLCC strives to create an inclusive workplace and environment for our students, faculty and staff. We are seeking applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to ensure we create a diverse workforce and learning environment.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Lincoln Land Community College
5250 Shepherd Rd
Springfield, IL 62703

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