Aviation Maintenance Technology Instructor

Southwestern Illinois College; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid leave

Employee discounts

Gym access

Job summary

Southwestern Illinois College seeks a full-time, tenure-track Aviation Maintenance Technology Instructor for the Aviation Maintenance Technology Program in the Technical Education Division. The role includes developing, teaching, and maintaining lab and lecture courses in Airframe and Powerplant, assessing student performance, and collaborating with colleagues.

Opportunities exist for professional development and committee service.

Qualifications

• FAA A&P license from an approved PART 147 school is required.
• Bachelor's degree (BS) preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Three years of general aviation, air transportation, or military experience as a full-time paid airframe and powerplant mechanic is required.
• Knowledge of and ability to use personal computers and experience with PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.
• Two years of teaching experience or corporate training is strongly preferred.
• Minimum instructor requirements as established by the Board of Trustees and the FAA for all assigned courses must be met.
• Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and advising skills is preferred.
• Experience in outcomes assessment or a quality assurance program is preferred.
• Experience in working with diverse student populations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, teach and maintain lecture and laboratory courses in both traditional and computer-aided environments in the Airframe and Powerplant curriculum.
• Assess student performance and collaborate with faculty to evaluate instructional effectiveness.
• Participate in professional development activities and serve on committees as needed.

Skills

FAA A&P License

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Teaching experience

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor of Science preferred

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTOR

Job ID 4444

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 date dependent upon the availability of the applicant and the Aviation Maintenance Technology Program calendar.

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.

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