Aviation Maintenance Technology Instructor

Southwestern Illinois College; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life &–dis.보험

RETIREMENT: SURS plan

Paid leave: holidays, sick, vacation

Educational incentives: ReducedTuition

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts & gym access

Job summary

Southwestern Illinois College is seeking a tenure-track aviation maintenance technology instructor for the Aviation Maintenance Technology Program. The position starts in August 2026, with duties including developing, teaching, and maintaining both traditional and computer-aided courses within the Airframe and Powerplant curriculum.

The successful candidate will assess student performance, collaborate with program colleagues, and engage in department and college committees.

Qualifications

• FAA Part 147 license from an approved Part 147 school is required.
• Bachelor of Science Degree is preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Three years of general aviation, air transportation, or military experience as a full-time airframe and powerplant mechanic are required.
• Experience with computers and Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook) is required.
• Two years of teaching or corporate training experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum instructor requirements per FAA and College policies must be met.
• Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and advising skills preferred.
• Experience in outcomes assessment or a quality assurance program preferred.
• Experience working with diverse student populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, teach, and maintain lecture and laboratory courses in Airframe and Powerplant curriculum.
• Assess student performance and collaborate with faculty to evaluate instructional effectiveness.
• Teach in both traditional and computer-aided environments.
• Participate in professional development and college-wide committees as available.

Skills

FAA Part 147 license

Teaching experience

Strong communication

Diversity awareness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

ANNOUNCEMENT

Southwestern Illinois College is accepting applications for one full-time, tenure track faculty position in the Aviation Maintenance Technology Program within the Technical Education Division. The start is dependent upon the availability of the candidates and the Aviation Maintenance Technology Program calendar.The anticipated start date is the first day of the Fall 2026 semester (August 2026).

POSITION DESCRIPTION

In accordance with the Mission and Values of Southwestern Illinois College, the successful applicants will serve as instructors in the Aviation Maintenance Technology Program. Duties will include developing, teaching and maintaining lecture and laboratory courses in both a traditional and computer-aided environment within the Airframe and Powerplant curriculum. The individuals will also assess student performance and collaborate with other Aviation Maintenance Technology faculty to evaluate the effectiveness of instruction in the program. Opportunities exist for participation in professional development activities and service on departmental/divisional and/or college-wide committees.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. An F.A.A. Airframe & Powerplant License from an approved PART 147 school is required.
• 2. A Bachelor of Science Degree is preferred.
• 3. A valid driver's license is required.
• 4. Three years of general aviation, air transportation, or military experience as a full-time paid airframe and powerplant mechanic is required.
• 5. Knowledge of and ability to use personal computers and experience with PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.
• 6. Two years of teaching experience or corporate training is strongly preferred.
• 7. Minimum instructor requirements as established by the Board of Trustees and the F.A.A. for all assigned courses must be met.
• 8. Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and advising skills is preferred.
• 9. Experience in outcomes assessment or a quality assurance program is preferred.
• 10. Experience in working with diverse student populations is preferred.

SALARY

This is a twelve-month teaching position with the salary determined by placement on the base salary schedule.For example, the minimum 2026-2027 starting salary at Step 1 on the Below Master's Degree column is $74,682.The actual salary is determined by educational level and placement on the appropriate salary schedule.The college offers a comprehensive flexible benefit program.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

Benefit availability and eligibility may vary from the summary listed below.Please visit www.swic.edu for more information.

• Eligibility for comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans beginning date of hire
• Retirement savings plan through State Universities Retirement System of Illinois and voluntary 403(b) and 457(b) savings plan
• Eligibility for paid leave including holidays, sick, and vacation
• Educational incentives including Reduced Tuition at Southwestern Illinois College and Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, gym access, additional voluntary benefits and more!

WORK LOCATION

East Alton (West Star Aviation facility) with district-wide responsibilities.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Please see online job posting for close date.