FT Assistant Professor - Aviation Maintenance

Aurizon Holdings Limited; Michigan; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lansing Community College is seeking a full-time faculty member for Aviation Maintenance/Avionics. The role involves teaching courses on aircraft systems, including pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, and powerplants, with possible night, weekend, or online sessions.

The incumbent will engage with industry partners, contribute to curriculum development, advise students, and participate in committees. A commitment to diversity, inclusion, and ongoing professional development is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and computer proficiency are required.
• Two years of relevant industry experience as an FAA-certified aircraft maintenance technician.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses covering aircraft systems operation and repair.
• Represent the Aviation Maintenance Program in public forums and interact with industry and education partners.
• Assist in course development and improvement, advise students, and maintain office hours.
• Collaborate on departmental, divisional, and college-wide committees.
• Support diversity and student success initiatives and stay current with teaching practices.

Skills

Strong communication

Computer proficiency

Education

FAA A&P certifications

High School Diploma/GED or higher

Associate degree (preferred)

Job description

Build your future at Lansing Community College!

This position is open until filled.

Thedate after which applications are not guaranteed reviewis:08/31/2026

Compensation Type:FT Faculty -Pay Based on FT Salary Schedule

New Hire Starting Pay: Rate of pay is based on the required qualifications of this position.

Employee Classification: FT Faculty

Level: FT Faculty-HS

Division: Technical Careers Division - 406000

Department: Aviation Maintenance / Avionics - 406313

Lansing Community College’s Technical Careers Division provides over 30 innovative program areas. Our collaborative and flexible team environment works with the local, regional, and national community for the success of every student. We believe in each other and find joy in our work, never stop learning or growing and we are guided by strong character, ethics, and integrity. We make a difference. Our dedication to diversity, inclusion, and universal access underscores our commitment to fostering an inclusive educational culture. If you seek an opportunity to work with a great team of faculty and staff committed to student success in a professionally driven environment, then consider the following opportunity.

The selected faculty member will be responsible for teaching classes related to the maintenance of aircraft and aircraft systems. The incumbent must possess a working knowledge of numerous areas related to aircraft maintenance such as pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, aircraft structures and aircraft powerplants. A good knowledge of safety practices is required. Strong communication skills and computer proficiency are a must. This full-time teaching position includes instruction of a full teaching load of multiple courses each semester which encompass all aspects of aircraft systems operation and repair. There is a possibility of teaching nights and weekends, as well as online courses or seminars.

The incumbent will be responsible for representing the Aviation Maintenance Program in public forums and interacting with a variety of individuals from the aviation repair industry, manufacturers, educational institutions, vendors, and professional associations. Other primary responsibilities include assisting in course development and improvement, advising students, and meeting scheduled office hours. This position will work in a rapidly changing team environment with other colleagues including regular participation on departmental, divisional teams, and college-wide committees. Additional responsibilities include supporting and contributing to diversity and student success initiatives, remaining current with teaching methods and the latest developments in the field of aircraft systems repair. A commitment to professional development and learning is needed to stay abreast of the most recent practices in aviation maintenance technology. The successful candidate will enjoy working with diverse populations and be able to connect one-on-one with students by employing good listening skills. This individual will have the ability to understand the needs of others, be flexible, and will maintain high standards of ethics and integrity.

Regular on campus presence is expected for all LCC employment. Any flexible work schedules and/or hybrid work schedules approved by the College are subject to change based on the needs of the LCC community.

LCC policy requires all LCC employees to be residents of the State of Michigan and to perform all work (with limited exceptions) within the State of Michigan.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

Lansing Community College prohibits sex discrimination in any educational program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at lcc.edu/consumer-information/equal.html .

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or higher.
• Current, valid FAA Airframe Repairman and Powerplant Repairman (A&P) certifications.
• Two (2) years’ relevant industry work experience, i.e., as a certificated (FAA) aircraft maintenance technician (military aviation maintenance experience is accepted).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in related/relevant field.
• Teaching experience in aviation maintenance or related field.
• IMPORTANT: If an educational degree is required for this position, unofficial copies of transcripts from each institution of higher learning where either a degree has been conferred or coursework completed are required documents that must be submitted as part of the online application process.
• Applicants with foreign education credentials (i.e. earned degree and related to this position) must contact a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) credential evaluation services (www.naces.org) and request an academic transcript evaluation. Three of NACES member credential evaluation services are: Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (https://www.ece.org/) ; World Education Services, Inc.(https://www.wes.org/) ; International Education Research Foundation, Inc. (https://ierf.org/). The credential evaluation must be submitted with the application materials.
• REMEMBER: If an educational degree is required for this position, applications lacking these required documents will not be considered.