Aviation Trades Instructor — Hands-On Training Leader

Craven Community College; Havelock (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Craven Community College seeks a Workforce Development Aviation Trades Instructor to provide classroom, laboratory, and hands-on instruction across aviation maintenance, aerospace manufacturing, fabrication, composites, avionics, and related trades. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and industry-aligned training for students, transitioning service members, and job seekers.

The instructor will deliver approved curricula, supervise labs, evaluate student progress, and collaborate with industry

Qualifications

• Requires an associate degree in aviation, aerospace, manufacturing, industrial technology, engineering technology, or closely related field.
• Three years of hands-on experience in aviation/aerospace domains such as aircraft maintenance, structures, sheet metal, avionics, aerospace manufacturing, composites, or defense operations.
• Industry-recognized credentials (SME, NCCER, OSHA, Lean Six Sigma, NIMS, FAA, or equivalent) or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Teaches aviation trades, aircraft structures, aerospace manufacturing, fabrication, composites, avionics, basic electrical systems, blueprint reading, tooling, quality, industrial safety, and related workforce development courses in classroom and laboratory environments
• Delivers engaging, hands-on instruction using demonstrations, simulations, shop activities, and project-based learning
• Prepares students for careers supporting aviation maintenance, defense manufacturing, aerospace production, depot maintenance, and advanced manufacturing operations
• Delivers approved curriculum that aligns with industry standards, employer requirements, military workforce initiatives, and nationally recognized credentials when applicable
• Supervises laboratory activities while ensuring compliance with safety procedures, OSHA standards, and College policies
• Demonstrates proper use of hand tools, precision measuring equipment, power tools, shop equipment, and industry-specific tooling
• Evaluates student knowledge and technical skill development through written assessments, practical demonstrations, and performance evaluations
• Maintains accurate student attendance, grades, competency records, and required documentation
• Collaborates with workforce development staff, industry partners, military stakeholders, and subject matter experts to ensure curriculum remains current with evolving technologies and workforce needs
• Participates in curriculum updates, program development, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assists with student recruitment, outreach events, employer engagement activities, career exploration events, and workforce development initiatives
• Assists in maintaining classrooms, laboratories, training aids, shop equipment, tooling, and instructional materials
• Supports onboarding, mentoring, and training of new instructors as assigned
• Promotes professionalism, teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and workplace expectations throughout instruction
• Participates in appropriate committees and task forces as assigned
• Performs other job-related duties and projects as assigned in support of the College’s mission, core values and goals

Skills

Subject matter expertise

Troubleshooting

Planning & organization

MS Office

Performance assessment

Attention to detail

Teamwork & customer focus

Education

Associate’s degree in Aviation/Engineering Tech

Job description

Craven Community College seeks a Workforce Development Aviation Trades Instructor to provide classroom, laboratory, and hands-on instruction across aviation maintenance, aerospace manufacturing, fabrication, composites, avionics, and related trades. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and industry-aligned training for students, transitioning service members, and job seekers.

The instructor will deliver approved curricula, supervise labs, evaluate student progress, and collaborate with industry