Aviation Maintenance Tech Instructor

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC) invites applications for an Aviation Maintenance Technology FT Teaching Faculty member. This is a full-time 24-pay teaching position that may be 9-month or 12-month depending on need.

The role offers competitive benefits and a comprehensive retirement plan, with options for online/hybrid instruction where applicable. Responsibilities include teaching a full course load, ensuring safety in labs, advising students, and supporting program assessment.

Qualifications

• A&P Airframe and Power Plant Certificate.
• Two years field experience.
• Familiarity or willingness to be trained on hardware, programs (e.g. word processor, spreadsheet, database), and internet resources for the field and education.
• Competence with hardware, tools and equipment common to the field.
• Ability to teach students effectively and create lessons plans.
• Passion for the field of Aviation Maintenance and for teaching.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organization and cooperation skills.
• Commitment to professional growth and continued learning, integration of new technology and current pedagogy.
• Ability to use creativity, innovation, and compassion to instruct and engage students.
• Ability to teach a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Teach a full load of courses (including labs) during the academic year.
• Participate in program instructional evaluation and improvement.
• Ensure safe practices are followed in labs, with tool usage and the handling of hazardous materials.
• Assist in the development of student laboratory projects.
• Maintain FAA compliant records and documentation.
• Provide student advising and career guidance.
• Maintain, upgrade, and develop laboratory equipment.

Skills

A&P Certificate

Two years field experience

Teaching aptitude

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Hardware tools knowledge

Job description

Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC) invites applications for an Aviation Maintenance Technology FT Teaching Faculty member. This is a full-time 24-pay teaching position that may be 9-month or 12-month depending on need.

The role offers competitive benefits and a comprehensive retirement plan, with options for online/hybrid instruction where applicable. Responsibilities include teaching a full course load, ensuring safety in labs, advising students, and supporting program assessment.