SL Tech Faculty - Avionics and Aircraft Electronics

Salt Lake Community College; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Lake Community College seeks a twelve-month Full-Time Faculty member in Avionics and Aircraft Electronics to deliver classroom, laboratory, and hands-on instruction within the certificate program. You will develop industry-aligned curriculum, maintain lab equipment, advise students, and support accreditation and workforce development initiatives.

The role emphasizes active engagement with aviation trends, collaboration with industry partners, and service to the college through governance

Qualifications

• Strong teaching and communication abilities.
• Experience in aviation operations or maintenance.
• Ability to advise and support students.

Responsibilities

• Teach lecture, lab, and hands-on courses in aircraft systems and avionics.
• Develop and maintain course materials and assessments.
• Maintain safe laboratory environment per OSHA and FAA standards.
• Collaborate with industry partners and participate in program governance.

Skills

Aircraft systems

Avionics troubleshooting

Instructional skills

Curriculum development

FAA regulations knowledge

Education

Aviation-related degree

Job description

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.

Job Summary

The Full-Time Faculty member in Avionics and Aircraft Electronics is responsible for providing high-quality classroom, laboratory, and hands-on instruction within the Avionics and Aircraft Electronics Certificate Program. This position prepares students for careers in aircraft electronics, avionics systems, electrical troubleshooting, communications systems, navigation systems, and related aerospace technologies.

The faculty member will develop and deliver industry-aligned curriculum, maintain laboratory equipment and instructional resources, advise students, support program accreditation requirements, collaborate with industry partners, and contribute to college governance and workforce development initiatives. The position requires active engagement with aviation industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure program relevance and student success.

This is a twelve-month faculty appointment that includes teaching, curriculum development, student support, program administration, industry outreach, and institutional service responsibilities.

All Faculty will maintain an on-site campus presence to encourage in-person relationships and create engaging, meaningful, and impactful learning experiences unless approved for on-line only courses.

Faculty Positions are At Will.

You are required to maintain professional boundaries with all SLCC students.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Instruction and Student Learning

• Teach lecture, laboratory, and hands-on courses in:
  • Aircraft electrical systems
  • Aircraft electronics
  • Avionics systems
  • Aircraft communications systems
  • Aircraft navigation systems
  • Electronic troubleshooting and diagnostics
  • Digital electronics
  • Wiring installation and termination
  • Testing equipment and instrumentation
• Develop and maintain course materials, syllabi, assessments, and laboratory activities.
• Deliver instruction using a variety of teaching methods and learning technologies.
• Assess student learning outcomes and implement continuous improvement strategies.
• Maintain a safe laboratory environment according to institutional, OSHA, FAA, and industry standards.
• Incorporate industry certifications and workforce competencies into coursework.

Program Development

• Assist with development, revision, and assessment of the Avionics and Aircraft Electronics Certificate Program.
• Collaborate with faculty and industry advisory committee members to ensure curriculum alignment with workforce needs.
• Maintain instructional equipment and recommend upgrades to support new technologies.
• Participate in program review, accreditation activities, and compliance reporting.
• Support recruitment, retention, and completion initiatives.

Student Advising and Support

• Advise students regarding educational and career pathways.
• Assist students in academic planning and workforce preparation.
• Maintain regular office hours and provide timely communication and feedback.
• Support student participation in competitions, internships, apprenticeships, and industry experiences.

Industry and Community Engagement

• Develop and maintain partnerships with aviation employers, maintenance organizations, airlines, aerospace manufacturers, and government agencies.
• Participate in professional advisory committee meetings and workforce development initiatives.
• Represent the program at recruiting events, career fairs, and community outreach activities.

Institutional Service

• Serve on departmental, division, and college committees.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and institutional initiatives.
• Collaborate with colleagues to advance student success and program excellence.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of aircraft electrical and avionics systems.
• Knowledge of current FAA regulations and aviation industry practices.
• Ability to demonstrate and teach complex technical concepts.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to student success and workforce development.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
• Ability to work effectively and professionally with students, employees, and members of the public from a wide range of backgrounds and circumstances, including individuals with disabilities, consistent with the College's obligations under Title VI, Title VII, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

This is a general representation of the position. Please see the Faculty General Description available in Appendix 5: Salt Lake Technical College of the Faculty Handbook.

Compensation Information

• Salary placement is based on credentials, experience, teaching effectiveness, competencies, internal equity and market.
• SLCC compensation policy supports fair and equitable salary placement.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Education and relevant experience may be substituted when the minimum qualification does not require a specific degree, license, certification, accreditation standard, or other requirement for which substitution would be inappropriate. Trade off 1:1 full-time experience/education requirement. Part‑time experience can be considered on a prorated basis (Trade off 2:1).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Engineering Technology, Electronics, Aerospace Technology, Education, or related field.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate.
• FAA Repairman Certificate or avionics‑related certifications.
• NCATT Certification
• FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License
• Radar Endorsement.
• Experience teaching in higher education, technical education, secondary education, military training, or workforce development environments.
• Experience with:
  • Garmin avionics systems
  • Glass cockpit technologies
  • Digital aircraft systems
  • Navigation and communication equipment
  • Modern aircraft diagnostic tools
• Curriculum development experience.
• Online and hybrid teaching experience.

SLCC Information

Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four‑year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world‑class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.

This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.