Instructor - Aviation Maintenance Technology

Sowela Technical Community College; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement options

Medical insurance options

Supplemental insurances including dental and vision

Generous annual and sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A technical community college in Baton Rouge is seeking a part-time Instructor for Aviation Maintenance Technology. Responsibilities include maintaining FAA equipment and supporting lab projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in aviation-related fields, experience in the aviation industry, and proficiency in basic computer skills. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including retirement plans and medical options, with specific benefits varying by employment category and duration.

Qualifications

• One year of experience working with mechanical equipment or related technical field.
• Possession of an FAA Pilot and/or Mechanic Certificate.
• Minimum proficiency in basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain FAA test equipment and tools.
• Assist instructors during lab project time.
• Organize and maintain supplies inventory.
• Order and maintain HazMat and laboratory supplies.
• Operate forklift and maintain FAA data library and tool crib.

Skills

Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Experience within the aviation industry

Knowledge of Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Communications

Familiarity with tool and supply inventory management

Forklift operation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aviation-related or other technical field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Instructor - Aviation Maintenance Technology

Job no: 495066 Closes: Work Type: Faculty - Part Time Locations: Baton Rouge, LA Categories: Adult Education, Career and Technical Education, Maritime & Continuing Education, Workforce Development & Education, Workforce Initiatives

College: BRCC

Department: Workforce & Economic Development

Sub department: Maritime & Continuing Education

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organization, maintenance, cleaning and ensuring satisfactory working conditions of numerous required Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) test equipment standards
• Organization, maintenance, cleaning and ensuring satisfactory working conditions of numerous FAA required special tools
• Ordering of numerous supplies each semester required for FAA required to practical lab projects
• Organize, shelve, and maintain supplies inventory
• Maintain practical project kits containing required materials
• Assist instructors in lab project development, fabrication, of training aides
• Assist instructors during lab project time
• Fill-in as substitute or ancillary instructor on an as-needed basis
• Order and maintain Hazardous Materials (HazMat) in approved lockers and provide regulatory HazMat communication information
• Order and maintain fuels, oil, lubricants required for labs and engine running
• Establish and maintain inventory order points to ensure availability of supplies
• Order and maintain solvents for parts cleaning
• Collection and proper disposal of used solvents and lubricants
• Maintain inventory of all tagged and non-tagged items
• Operate forklift for unloading and loading supplies and movement of equipment
• Maintain FAA required data library
• Maintain organized tool and supply crib; issue, receive and account for items used by instructors and students
• Change filters and maintain paint and welding booths
• Clean hangar area floor or facility

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation-related or other technical field
• Minimum of one year of experience working with mechanical equipment, tools, supplies, or a related technical field
• Proficiency in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Substitutions:

• Two years of experience with an FAA certificate may substitute for the one year of required experience
• Six years of technical work experience in any field may substitute for the required degree

Required Experience:

• Experience within the aviation industry
• Possession of an FAA Pilot and/or Mechanic Certificate
• Knowledge of Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Communications
• Familiarity with tool and supply inventory management

Benefits:

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, BRCC has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.