Aviation Maintenance Technician Instructor - School of Aeronautics

Liberty University; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty University is seeking an Aviation Maintenance Technician Instructor to develop and deliver curriculum within the FAA 14 CFR Part 147 program. The role includes classroom, lab, and shop instruction, with responsibilities for grading, attendance tracking, and record keeping.

Qualified candidates will hold FAA Airframe and Powerplant ratings and have aviation maintenance experience. A four-year college degree is preferred, and the position involves supervising a lab technician and

Qualifications

• FAA Part 147 knowledge and teaching capability.
• Experience in aviation maintenance environment.
• Ability to plan and deliver lectures and lab activities.

Responsibilities

• Instruct 14 CFR Part 147 Airframe and Powerplant course content.
• Lead and supervise hands-on lab projects and demonstrations.
• Evaluate and grade student performance and maintain records.
• Prepare lessons, training aids, and equipment for demonstrations.
• Order materials and assist in equipment procurement.
• Oversee lab technicians and train new staff.

Skills

Part 147 knowledge

Aircraft maintenance

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

FAA mechanic cert (Airframe & Powerplant)

College degree (4-year)

Job description

Under supervision of the Director of Aviation MaintenanceTechnician Program, the Aviation Maintenance Technician Instructorwill develop and maintain curriculum, and to provide instruction tostudents during classroom, lab, and shop training within LibertyUniversity’s FAA approved 14 CFR Part 147 curriculum to preparestudents for careers as Aviation Maintenance Technicians andrelated fields. Additional responsibilities include, but are notlimited to grading, tracking and documenting FAA requiredattendance, make-up time and material, and associated forms.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Instruct students in all aspects of 14 CFR Part 147 requiredAirframe and Power Plant Certification course including classroomlectures. Lead and direct students in the completion of hands‑onlesson-associated lab projects by demonstration and supervision.Evaluate and grade student’s performance in Subject Areas taught.Provide relevant information and feedback to the director regardingstudent progress in projects, including grading and record keeping.Prepare 14 CFR Part 147 Airframe and Powerplant certificationcourse lessons, associated training aids and equipment fordemonstration to, or for use by students. Research and ordermaterials for training aids, equipment, and lesson-associated labprojects. Advise and recommend to the director regarding thepurchase and procurement of equipment, materials, and supplies oruse in the training. Teach, or assist in teaching, class, orprojects for General, Airframe, and Powerplant subject areasapproved to teach (per FAA approved LU AMTS OFFICIALS LIST, on filein the director’s office). Oversee and supervise assigned labtechnician to the subject area. Assist in training newStaff/Faculty in the use and operation of training aids andequipment. Perform other duties as assigned by the director.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise assigned lab technicians to the subject area.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• FAA mechanic certification with both Airframe and Powerplantratings
• Experience in aviation maintenance field or equivalent incommercial, mission or military environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree (4 year)

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THEJOB

Industry Competencies

• Be proficient in understanding of 14 CFR Part 147 as it relatesto required practical projects of an FAA approved AMTS.
• Be proficient in the field of aircraft technology, maintenance,and operations.
• Be proficient in ability to understand and follow proceduresset forth in typical aircraft maintenance documentation andmanuals.
• Be proficient in making arithmetic calculations related toaircraft maintenance.
• Based on visual inspections and performance checks of aircraftequipment, be able to make accurate judgments and decisions relatedto safety.
• Be proficient in analyzing symptoms of improper operation ofaircraft systems and follow troubleshooting procedures to determinecause of improper operation.

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writingto convey clear, well-articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order toconvey messages and correspond in an articulate and professionalmanner.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professionalrepresentation of Liberty University to a variety of business andcommunity customers and associates.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills especially with the Microsoft Officesuite of applications.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, andapply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine andcomplex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Occasionally required to travel to local and campuslocations.
• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to performdeskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in to effectivelycommunicate orally.
• Required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about thebuilding.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order toconduct business.
• Regularly lift 20 or fewer pounds.
• Required to crawl under, over, and around engines andcockpits.
• Must be able to use all types of hand and power tools.

Physical demands:

• Ability to work well under pressure in fast-paced environmentwhile exercising sound judgment at all times.

Personal demands:

• Read the Liberty University Mission Statement and School ofAeronautics Mission/Vision statement and conduct yourselfaccordingly
• Be well-groomed
• Set the example of professionalism by exhibiting a positiveattitude and respect for all

Professional demands:

• Keep your direct supervisor informed on all aspects of yourjob

Productivity/Performance.

• Strive to give students, staff, and external customers qualitycustomer service
• Be present and available to students and staff members who havequestions during normal business hours

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform theessential functions of this position is a climate-controlled officesetting and heated (but not air-conditioned) hangar/shop area. Itrequires outdoor aircraft engine runs. Areas are well lighted withoccasionally moderate to high noise levels. Hearing protection attimes is required.

Time Type

Full time

Location

Onsite

Pay Range

Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications,experience, education, skills, and certifications, along withUniversity needs and external market conditions. Market benchmarksmay be used, as appropriate, in combination with internal equity toensure pay is fair and aligned with the broader compensationstructure.

The position may also be eligible for comprehensivebenefits , including health insurance, retirement plans, andtuition assistance.

$55,000.00 - $75,000.00

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe itis our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility offensuring that all management practices regarding employees areconducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with TitleVII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal andstate statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promotingforall job classifications will be administered without regard torace, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy orchildbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicablestatus protected by law, including state of employment protectedclasses. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate allemployees and prospective employees strictly according to therequirements of the job. All personnel related activities such ascompensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments,working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs,and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions andprivileges of employment will be administered without regard torace, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy orchildbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicablestatus protected by law, including all applicable state ofemployment protected classes. The University is a Christianreligious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject toreligious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiringpractices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliancewith both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exceptionto the “religion” component of the employment discrimination lawsfor religious organizations (including educational institutions),and permits them to give employment practice preference to membersof their own religious beliefs.