FT Faculty - Aviation Instructor

Position Summary

Big Bend Community College (BBCC), a rural college serving vibrant, culturally rich communities in the Columbia Basin of Central Washington invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Aviation Instructor.  The Aviation Department has five faculty and a fleet of 26 aircraft.  Our program has been training aviation professionals since 1965 and has an excellent reputation for training career pilots to the highest skill standards.  The Commercial Flight Program is within the Aviation Division.

To work at BBCC you will be participating in a movement.  We are taking action to intentionally and fearlessly create a college where all feel they belong, all people are represented and respected for their lived experiences, and each has received the recognition and support needed to thrive. Our students, the HEART of BBCC, and our employees, the SOUL, are the reason we are deepening our commitment to this movement. 

BBCC’s organizational strength is captured in our small but mighty spirit. A small college taking on BIG things to enact BIG change to lift our students and employees. We are dedicated to extending postsecondary access to all our service district members and providing an environment for all to grow personally and professionally, steered by our mission and vision. 

Vision:   To become our communities’ first choice to dream, learn, and succeed.

 Mission

Serve as a Bridge

Stand as a Leader

Support for Success

 Our guiding principles are a call to action, establishing a standard for how we interact with each other, present BBCC in the community, serve students AND act upon areas of inequity.

     Guiding Principles

Honor our Role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution

Advocate for Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity

Embrace our Workplace Norms 

Innovate Proactively

Model Integrity

Educate All

 

If you share these values, we encourage you to come be a part of the movement happening at Big Bend Community College.   

This position is open until filled.  Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by January 15, 2025.  Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.  

Essential Job Duties

Specifically these responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following: 

• Provide on-campus lecture, lab and instruction in aviation theory.  Teaching assignments may include a mix of courses which are determined by college needs and/or the individual’s background and experience and may include day and evening/night classes as well as online classes.
• Conduct hands-on instruction for Commercial Pilot students including instrument, instructor, and related ground school classes.   Teaching will be conducted in a traditional college classroom setting, simulators, and in airplanes.
• Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methodologies and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions.
• Maintain the integrity of the instructional sequence in the Commercial Pilot program.  Work closely with other aviation instructors to maintain a coordinated instructional program.
• Develop and maintain competence in current aviation and educational technologies.
• Be responsible for normal care of facilities, equipment, and supplies used for training.
• Provide academic and program advising for the Aviation Department.
• Assist with normal non-flying flight line activities, including student flight recordkeeping.
• Provide access to students and support students’ academic success through posted office hours, electronic communication, academic advising, and other appropriate methods.
• Assist in the recruitment, retention, and completion of students in the Aviation program. 
• Evaluate, develop, or modify curriculum to reflect current standards of aviation.
• Participate as an active member of the faculty through college governance, which includes but is not limited to instructional committees, college-wide and departmental assessment, and other student matters.
• Work effectively with colleagues and students of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds and be a contributing member of the campus community; maintain positive and effective communications with students, faculty, administration, and staff.
• Work effectively with industry leaders in both management and labor.
• Foster a flexible, healthy learning environment with respect for student diversity.
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth and development activities.
• Assume other duties as assigned by division chair, chief pilot or administrator.

 

Minimum & Desirable Qualifications

At the time of application, all applicants must possess the following:

• Associate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• U.S. Commercial Pilot Certificate or higher.

1. Single and Multi-engine land (indicate dates of first issue).
2. Instrument Airplane (or Airline Transport Certificate).
3. High-performance endorsement unless logged high-performance flight time as P.I.C. in a high performance airplane prior to August 4, 1997 (indicate date of first issue).
4. Complex endorsement unless logged flight time as P.I.C. in a complex airplane prior to August 4, 1997.
5. Meet the recent flight experience requirements of 61.56 and 61.57 to carry passengers and hold the minimum required instrument experience listed in 61.57. (c) or a completed instrument proficiency check within the last six months.

• Current Flight Instructor Certificate.

1. Single engine (indicate dates of first issue).
2. Instrument Airplane.

• FAA Medical Certificate.

1. Current (indicate date of current issue).
2. No restrictions that would prevent performance of flight duties assigned by the college or performance of normal non-flying flight line activities.

• One year actively employed as a full-time flight instructor in an FAA part 141 flight school OR military equivalent experience.
• At least 2,000 total flight hours experience.
• At least 1,000 hours of dual flight instruction given as a flight instructor.
• 50 hours of flight time under actual or simulated instrument conditions.  

Other requirements:

• Finalists will be required to satisfactorily complete an evaluation/standardization check flight with the college's Chief Flight Instructor or designee.
• Applicants must be willing to become an assistant chief instructor and a check pilot for both state and end of course checks.
• Applicants must provide an authorized release permitting the college's Chief Pilot to examine the applicant's FAA Accident/Incident file.  This  authorization is needed prior to the interview as it takes about a week for the FAA to process the request.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to students of varied ethnicity, ages, backgrounds, and abilities.

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Multi-engine Flight Instructor Certificate (indicate date of first issue).
• Prior experience in the following aircraft:  Beechcraft Sport, Sundowner, Bonanza F-33A; Piper Archer, Warrior, and Seminole; Cessna 180 floatplane, Citabria, and Frasca simulators.
• Tail-wheel endorsement unless logged flight time as P.I.C. in a tail-wheel airplane prior to April 15, 1991.
• Experience with Garmin 650/750, G1000 equipment.
• Excellent computer skills, including experience using technology in the classroom.
• International flight experience.
• Experienced in the subject of meteorology. 
• Prior experience in turbo-prop aircraft.
• Prior experience in jet aircraft.
• Prior experience in aircraft capable of flight over 25,000 feet.
• Prior experience with recruiting. 
• Experience implementing strategies to improve student success and retention.
• Experience with data-driven assessment.
• Experience with educational and/or career planning.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with students and colleagues.
• Demonstrated ability to get students excited about learning. Ability to use innovative approaches to teaching which serve to motivate students.
• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency.
• Demonstrated multicultural experience (fluency in other languages, work experience, or literary/cultural/travel experience) which add breadth and depth to teaching.

 

Application Instructions

This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by January 15, 2025. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required qualifications and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

NOTE: You must complete the online application in full and respond to the required supplemental questions. Failure to provide this information or responses of "See Resume" may eliminate you from consideration for this position. The college reserves the right to remove documents, submitted but not requested, by BBCC as part of the application process. These documents include, but are not limited to statements of teaching philosophy, diversity statement, letters of recommendation, student evaluations, performance evaluations, etc.

BBCC reserves the right to not fill this position, reject all applicants, reopen the position, or make a direct appointment. Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the College's discretion.

This posting does not reflect the entire job description and may be changed and/or modified, at any time, without notice.

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TEACHING DEMONSTRATION:
Applicants selected for a final interview may be required to give a short (approximately 10-15 minute) teaching demonstration with a topic to be provided by the college.

COMPENSATION:
Salary placement for candidates with a bachelor's degree and ten (10) years of employment experience directly related to the position begins at $77,069 for a 173-day contract, September to June. Additional degrees, experience, and state-funded and negotiated increases will increase the salary. This position is eligible for additional compensation under HB2158. This is a union represented position subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Placement on the Salary Index Matrix (SIM) is in accordance with the BBCC Faculty Association Negotiated Agreement.

Big Bend offers candidates a straight-forward, supportive tenure process with three years to the first promotion along with generous support and funding for professional development. Our faculty benefit from a connection to a statewide network of conferences to enhance instruction.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant’s current or past employers. By law, postsecondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete the questions.

Prior to employment, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform the position.

An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the College to sponsor an H-1B visa. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire. Official transcripts must be provided to the college upon hire.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
Big Bend provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Please direct all inquiries regarding compliance with access, equal opportunity, and/or grievances to the Vice President of Human Resources & Labor/Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator, BBCC 7662 Chanute Street NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837; 509********* or via email at ********@bigbend.edu.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE CAMPUS:
In compliance with state and federal regulations, BBCC is committed to a safe and drug and alcohol-free campus. Employees are expected to comply with BBCC’s policy prohibiting illegal drug use or activity, including notifications of criminal drug convictions and the use of prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications that are likely to affect job safety. The complete policy and procedure are available to view on the policies page (Download PDF reader) of the BBCC website. Printed copies of the policy and procedure are available by contacting the Human Resources Office at 509-793- 2026.

BBCC ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT:
BBCC strives to be a safe and secure campus for our students, employees, and community. Detailed information regarding campus security, crime statistics for the most recent-three year period, and other information is available on the Campus Safety and Security page of the BBCC website. If you have questions or would like a printed copy of the materials please contact Campus Safety and Security at 509**********

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
Big Bend Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, marital status, pregnancy status or families with children, a mother breastfeeding her child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, genetic information, and/or status as a veteran or any other legally protected classification.