Instructor - Aviation Maintenance Technology

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive benefits package

Retirement options

Medical insurance options

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a part-time faculty member at Baton Rouge Community College. This position involves overseeing FAA test equipment maintenance, inventory management, and assisting with lab projects.

A Bachelor's degree in a technical field is required along with experience in the aviation sector. A strong benefits package is offered to employees, reflecting our commitment to their development and well-being.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience working with mechanical equipment or a related technical field.
• Possession of an FAA Pilot and/or Mechanic Certificate is preferred.
• Two years of experience with an FAA certificate may substitute for the one year of required experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper working conditions of FAA test equipment standards.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and tools for lab projects.
• Assist instructors and fill in as substitute instructor as needed.

Skills

Experience within the aviation industry

Proficiency in basic computer skills

Knowledge of Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Communications

Familiarity with tool and supply inventory management

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job no: 495066

Closes:

Work Type: Faculty - Part Time

Locations: Baton Rouge, LA

Categories: Adult Education, Career and Technical Education, Maritime & Continuing Education, Technical, 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.

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.