Avionics Instructor #2707

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina, within the Aeronautical Studies Department, seeks an Avionics Instructor to teach avionics and aircraft maintenance, develop curricula, evaluate students, and provide academic advising.

The instructor will use traditional, hybrid, and online delivery methods, align coursework with industry standards, monitor progress, and support workforce readiness and job placement as part of college initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required in aircraft maintenance or related field.
• Associate degree with two years of related work experience acceptable.
• FCC GROL license is required.
• FAA Airframe certification is required.
• NCATT AET certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach avionics and aircraft maintenance courses.
• Develop, review, and revise curriculum, courses, syllabi, and teaching methodologies.
• Evaluate student performance, monitor progress, and provide timely feedback.
• Promote teaching excellence through student success data and evaluations.
• Maintain office hours and support assessment activities.
• Advise and mentor students on academic planning and career pathways; assist with recruitment and job placement as appropriate.
• Participate in departmental initiatives, college committees, and outreach activities.
• Engage in professional development to maintain current knowledge and instructional effectiveness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Aircraft electrical systems

Electronic communication systems

Navigation systems

Radar and pulsed systems

Electronic troubleshooting

Industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in aircraft maintenance

Associate degree + 2 years related experience

FCC GROL certification

FAA Airframe certification

NCATT AET certificate (preferred)

Job description

The Avionics Instructor teaches courses within the Aeronautical Studies Department and is responsible for curriculum development, student evaluation, and academic advising. This position prepares students for careers in aviation maintenance and avionics technology while promoting student success and workforce readiness.

Key responsibilities include:

• Teach courses in avionics and aircraft maintenance using traditional, hybrid, online, and other instructional delivery methods. Create and maintain an engaging learning environment that supports student learning and workforce readiness.
• Develop, review, and revise curriculum, courses, syllabi, instructional materials, and teaching methodologies to support student success and ensure alignment with industry standards and emerging technologies.
• Evaluate student performance, monitor student progress, and provide timely feedback regarding academic achievement and skill development.
• Promote teaching and learning excellence through the use of student success data, course evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain office hours, submit required reports in a timely manner, and support departmental and institutional assessment activities.
• Advise and mentor students regarding academic planning, program requirements, career pathways, industry certifications, and employment opportunities. Support student recruitment and job placement efforts as appropriate.
• Participate in departmental initiatives, college committees, community outreach activities, and service opportunities that support the mission of the College.
• Engage in professional development activities, including conferences, networking, continuing education, and industry training, to maintain current technical knowledge and instructional effectiveness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position requires a bachelor's degree in aircraft maintenance or a related field; or an associate degree and two (2) years of related work experience. FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) and FAA Airframe certification are required. Candidates must have the ability to teach courses within both the Avionics and Aircraft Maintenance programs.

Preference is given to applicants with at least two (2) years of teaching experience in post-secondary education and an NCATT AET certificate.

• Comprehensive knowledge of aircraft electrical systems, electronic communication and navigation systems, aircraft radar and pulsed systems, and electronic troubleshooting techniques.
• Knowledge of FCC rules and regulations related to aviation electronics.
• Experience working in avionics, aircraft maintenance, or related aviation industries.
• Experience teaching in higher education, technical education, workforce development, or related instructional environments.
• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and instructional methods.
• Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and industry partners