FAA-Certified Aviation Maintenance Tenure-Track Faculty

Harper College; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Harper College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Aviation Maintenance Technology. The successful candidate will teach FAA-regulated aircraft maintenance courses, support program development, and engage with the aviation industry to promote student success.

The role includes delivering instruction across core topics, supporting labs, and ensuring compliance with FAA requirements. Proficiency with Blackboard LMS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certification is required.
• At least one year of full-time, non-teaching work experience (2,000 hours) in the Aviation industry is required. Must show teaching capabilities related to the community college level instruction.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in aviation, education, or a related field; additional aviation maintenance, avionics, inspection authorization, military aviation maintenance, or industry-recognized credentials; and five years of teaching and/or work experience as an Aviation Maintenance Technician professional are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Aviation Maintenance, including Aircraft Blueprint Reading, Aircraft Electrical Systems, Fuel Systems, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Controls, and Engine Air Flow Systems.
• Engage in continual improvement through professional development.
• Prepare and deliver curriculum, lectures, activities, and projects.
• Infuse technology into pedagogical approaches to teaching.
• Evaluate student performance through assessment, promote student achievement, maintain required student records, and submit grades in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and familiarity with technology and software, including computers and web-based tools such as Blackboard.

Education

FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certification

Bachelor’s degree in aviation, education, or related field

Job description

Harper College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Aviation Maintenance Technology. The successful candidate will teach FAA-regulated aircraft maintenance courses, support program development, and engage with the aviation industry to promote student success.

The role includes delivering instruction across core topics, supporting labs, and ensuring compliance with FAA requirements. Proficiency with Blackboard LMS is preferred.