Hands-on FAA-Certified Aviation Maintenance Instructor

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Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Medical options

Dental/vision

FSA

Holidays

Leave benefits

Employee assistance

Job summary

Fletcher Technical Community College invites applications for the Aviation Maintenance Technology Instructor role in the Energy & Advanced Technologies division. This 12-month, unclassified faculty position requires a current FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings and a strong background in aviation maintenance.

You will teach approved aviation maintenance curriculum through hands-on instruction, develop course materials and assessments, mentor students, and collaborate

Qualifications

• Must hold FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings.
• Minimum five years of aviation maintenance experience or equivalent military service.
• Experience at or above the highest level of skill being taught.
• One of: AA in aviation maintenance; AA + relevant experience and industry certs; 10+ years in the field.
• Ability to serve as the school administrator for FAA requirements.
• Strong instructional, organizational, communication skills.
• Commitment to student success, safety, inclusivity in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach approved aviation maintenance curriculum with hands-on instruction.
• Prepare syllabi, assignments, assessments, and exams.
• Instruct students in safe use of aircraft, tools, and lab facilities.
• Create an inclusive, student-centered learning environment.
• Monitor attendance, progress, grades, and learning outcomes.
• Advise, mentor, and refer students to services.
• Build relationships with aviation employers to support workforce development.
• Participate in program advisory meetings and recruitment events.
• Collaborate to improve curriculum and resources.
• Maintain compliance with FAA, accreditation, and college policies.

Skills

FAA A&P certification

Aircraft maintenance experience

Teaching/pedagogy

Industry liaison

Curriculum development

Education

Associate degree in aviation maintenance

Associate degree + relevant experience and industry certs

Ten+ years of relevant experience

Job description

Fletcher Technical Community College invites applications for the Aviation Maintenance Technology Instructor role in the Energy & Advanced Technologies division. This 12-month, unclassified faculty position requires a current FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings and a strong background in aviation maintenance.

You will teach approved aviation maintenance curriculum through hands-on instruction, develop course materials and assessments, mentor students, and collaborate