Aviation Maintenance Technology Instructor

SJVC San Joaquin Valley College, Inc.; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

San Joaquin Valley College, Inc. seeks an Instructor to guide students in hands-on courses, teaching safety and industry expectations while helping them build confidence to advance their careers.

You will collaborate with a supportive campus team to deliver engaging instruction and strong outcomes. The role requires an FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification, an associate degree or higher (or equivalent experience), and a commitment to student-first learning with ongoing support from the

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher preferred; 3 years of relevant industry experience.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification required.
• Willingness to learn and receive teaching support.

Responsibilities

• Teach engaging, hands-on courses aligned with industry and college standards.
• Mentor students toward academic and career success.
• Create a supportive, inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with faculty and campus leadership to strengthen programs.
• Build the next generation of skilled professionals from instructor experience.

Skills

Teaching

Student coaching

Safety training

Industry standards

Education

Associate degree or higher

FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification

5+ years relevant experience

Job description

Summary

Bring your trade expertise to the classroom and lab—where hands-on training changes lives. As an Instructor, you will coach students through real-world skills, safety, and industry expectations while helping them build the confidence to launch (or level up) their careers. You will collaborate with a supportive campus team to deliver engaging instruction and strong outcomes.

Compensation

$73,000-$80,000 annually

Schedule

Monday through Thursday 7:00am to 3:30pm, Friday 7:00am to 11:00am

Why San Joaquin Valley College

• Join a college with 45+ years of experience developing talent and preparing tomorrow’s workforce
• Help students build careers that support their families and strengthen their communities
• Take your career further—many of our leaders started as instructors
• Contribute to a learning environment where students are supported, included, and set up to succeed

What You’ll Do

• Teach engaging, hands-on courses aligned with industry and college standards
• Build the next generation of skilled professionals—and turn your experience into lasting impact.
• Create a supportive, inclusive learning environment
• Guide and mentor students toward academic and career success
• Collaborate with faculty and campus leadership to strengthen programs

Education & Experience

• Associate degree or higher preferred, with at least 3 years of relevant industry experience, education, or training
• Candidates without a degree may be considered with 5+ years of relevant work experience or a combination of education, strong communication skills and a student-first mindset
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification required
• Willingness to learn—we provide teaching support and training

All qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. To ensure the safety and integrity of our operations, it is imperative that a review of all applicants' criminal history is conducted. Failure to do so poses a significant risk to the Employer, potentially compromising both business operations and the organization's reputation.

As part of our standard hiring process, all candidates offered a position at San Joaquin Valley College Inc. will undergo a thorough background screening. This includes education verification, county and national criminal background checks, a motor vehicle report, and social security number trace/verification along with an address history search. Depending on the specific position, additional requirements may apply, such as drug testing, a Fraud and Abuse Control Information System check, and verification for access to the National Student Loan Database System. Certain roles may also require ongoing monitoring of these records.