Full-Time Avionics & Aircraft Electronics Faculty – On Campus

Salt Lake Community College; Utah; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Lake Community College is seeking a Full-Time Faculty member in Avionics and Aircraft Electronics to deliver classroom, lab, and hands-on instruction. You will develop industry-aligned curricula, advise students, support accreditation, and engage with aviation partners to advance workforce outcomes.

This twelve-month faculty appointment emphasizes on-site teaching, curriculum development, student support, and service responsibilities, with emphasis on safety and FAA-aligned practices in a

Qualifications

• Associate degree in aviation maintenance, avionics, electronics, electrical technology, aerospace technology, or related field.
• 3 to 5 years of recent industry experience in avionics, aircraft electronics, aerospace systems, or related field.
• Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License.
• Demonstrated knowledge of aircraft electrical and electronic systems.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing avionics and electrical systems.
• Strong communication and instructional skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach lecture, laboratory, and hands-on courses in aircraft electrical and avionics systems.
• Develop and maintain course materials, syllabi, assessments, and laboratory activities.
• Advise students and support program accreditation and workforce initiatives.
• Collaborate with industry partners and participate in program review and governance.
• Maintain safe laboratory environments compliant with FAA and OSHA standards.

Skills

Aircraft electrical systems

Avionics systems

Aircraft electronics

Aircraft communications systems

Aircraft navigation systems

Electronic troubleshooting

Digital electronics

Wiring installation

Testing instrumentation

FAA regulations knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Written and verbal communication

Student success focus

Education

Associate degree in aviation maintenance or related field

Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Engineering Technology, Electronics, Aerospace Technology, Education, or related field

FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate

NCATT Certification

Tools

Garmin avionics systems

Glass cockpit technologies

Digital aircraft systems

Navigation equipment

Modern aircraft diagnostic tools

Job description

Salt Lake Community College is seeking a Full-Time Faculty member in Avionics and Aircraft Electronics to deliver classroom, lab, and hands-on instruction. You will develop industry-aligned curricula, advise students, support accreditation, and engage with aviation partners to advance workforce outcomes.

This twelve-month faculty appointment emphasizes on-site teaching, curriculum development, student support, and service responsibilities, with emphasis on safety and FAA-aligned practices in a