Aviation Maintenance Technology Instructor

Enterprise State Community College; Ozark (AL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Enterprise State Community College’s Aviation Maintenance Technology program seeks an instructor to deliver courses, develop syllabi, and evaluate student progress at the Ozark campus. The role may require teaching day and/or night classes, and potentially at FAA-certified sites in Andalusia or other dual enrollment locations.

Travel between sites may be required. The incumbent will prepare records, implement FAA-aligned assessment, maintain lab equipment, and guide students on degree planning

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic Certificate required.
• Six years of full-time aviation maintenance and/or teaching experience in aircraft maintenance and repair, OR three years with an associate's degree.

Responsibilities

• Prepares course syllabi and instructional materials, delivers instruction, and evaluates and records student progress.
• Maintains student and class records in accordance with college policies and FAA procedures.
• Employs appropriate teaching strategies in classroom and lab settings.
• Maintains equipment used to train students and orders parts as needed.
• Advises students on class schedules and coursework for degree plan completion.
• Schedules and maintains office hours for student assistance.
• Promotes leadership and enrichment experiences through student organizations or activities.
• Assists students in securing employment.
• Stays current on industry trends and recommends curricula changes.
• Interacts with aviation industry representatives and agencies.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree

Current FAA A&P Mechanic Certificate

Job description

The aviation maintenance technology instructor prepares course syllabi and instructional materials, delivers instruction, and evaluates student progress in the Alabama Aviation College (AAC) Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program. The instructor maintains student and class records in accordance with college policies and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) procedures and provides academic advice to students. This is a full-time position based on the AAC Ozark campus and may include teaching day and/or night classes. In addition to teaching responsibilities on the Ozark campus, the successful applicant may be required to teach at our FAA-certified instructional site in Andalusia or other dual enrollment sites; teaching may also be required exclusively at one of these additional sites. Travel may be required to meeting locations on the ESCC Campus.

• Prepares course syllabi and instructional materials, delivers instruction, and evaluates and records student progress in assigned courses.
• Prepares and submits student and class records in accordance with policies and procedures established by the College and the FAA.
• Employs appropriate teaching strategies in classroom and laboratory settings.
• Maintains equipment used to train students in assigned classes. Maintaining equipment includes ensuring the equipment is ready for lab, notifying leadership if equipment is broken, ordering parts to repair equipment, and replacing parts. Instructors may use students to maintain equipment during a training event.
• Assigns outside learning experiences (homework) to students that reinforce classroom and laboratory instruction.
• Evaluates student progress at frequent intervals using a variety of methods, including tests and skills demonstrations.
• Explains, demonstrates, and ensures the safe use of tools, materials, and equipment in classroom and laboratory settings.
• Evaluates and advises the College administration on the inventory of instructional materials, including computer resources, pertinent to the area of instruction.
• Orders required materials using established procedures.
• Advises students on class schedules and coursework for degree plan completion.
• Schedules and maintains office hours for student assistance.
• Promotes leadership and enrichment experiences through student organizations and/or other activities.
• Assists students in securing employment.
• Remains current on technological and employment trends pertinent to area of instruction; recommends curricula, syllabi, and/or daily lesson plan changes to the Aviation Division Chair.
• Maintains current licensures and certifications as required.
• Interacts with representatives from the aviation industry and agencies.
• Participates in college meetings, college committees, and in-service activities.
• Participates in curriculum development, evaluation, and revision.
• Assists in planning, developing, and evaluating college programs and activities.
• Supports college mission, including the institution’s commitment to providing opportunities to students without regard to race, sex, age, income, religion, disability, or occupation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic Certificate
• Six years of full-time aviation maintenance and/or teaching experience in aircraft maintenance and repair OR
• Associate’s degree
• Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic Certificate
• Three years of full-time aviation maintenance and/or teaching experience in aircraft maintenance and repair

POSITION AVAILABLE

January 2027

SALARY

Salary Schedule D1 $43,792 - $98,138 (9-month salary) and $13,521 - $ 30,351(3-month summer salary *not guaranteed) based upon the Alabama Community College System Salary Schedule to be determined by the applicant’s education and years of applicable experience. Applicant acknowledges that if selected for the position that applicant’s placement on the applicable salary schedule will be dependent upon the verified information provided.

POSITION DEADLINE

Applications must be received by October 20, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from a criminal background check. Enterprise State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Enterprise State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Enterprise State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.

The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Enterprise State Community College application for employment form is available at www.escc.edu and should be submitted online.