Instructor - Aviation Maintenance Technology

Recent Jobs; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Baton Rouge Community College in Louisiana seeks a dedicated staff member to manage FAA lab equipment, tools, and supplies. You will organize inventories, support instructors, and maintain lab readiness for FAA-related projects and courses.

The role emphasizes hands-on inventory control, safety, and collaboration with the Workforce & Economic Development department to support student labs and practical projects.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Organize, maintain, and ensure satisfactory working conditions of FAA test equipment standards.
• Organize, maintain, and ensure satisfactory working conditions of FAA required tools.
• Order supplies each semester required for FAA lab projects.
• Maintain inventory of all tagged and non-tagged items.
• Operate forklift for unloading and loading supplies and equipment.
• Maintain FAA data library and instructors' lab support.

Skills

Organizational skills

Inventory management

Lab assistance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aviation or technical field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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

Why Join BRCC?

Baton Rouge Community College offers a collaborative work environment, a commitment to employee development, and the opportunity to support the mission of student success through strong institutional operations.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.

Advertised: 03 Dec 2025 Central Standard Time