Instructor - Aviation Maintenance Technology

College: SOWELA

Department: Academic Affairs

Sub department: School of Transportation & Applied Technology

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Faculty 9 month

Salary: {sSalary}

Duties and Responsibilities: • Teach assigned aviation maintenance technology courses and associated labs in accordance with the college’s workload policy.
• Facilitate instruction, in accordance with the ACS, using engaging and hands-on delivery methods.
• Maintain familiarity and adherence to school policy.
• Participate in the assessment and development of student learning outcomes.
• Establish, maintain, and submit accurate student and instructional records in a timely manner.
• Prepare course proposals, curriculum, instructional materials, and evaluation tools.
• Work as part of an instructional team by participating in aviation maintenance course scheduling, and department, division, and college meetings.
• Serve on college committees as assigned.
• Maintain partnerships with local area employers to assist in arranging field experiences for program students.
• Participate in job fairs, recruiting events, and other special events related to the aviation maintenance technology program.
• Maintain and recommend needed equipment and supplies.
• Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and accreditation compliance matters.
• Advise students in academic and vocational curricula and career planning.
• Contact and meet with potential new students, feeder sources, and employers.
• Utilize and maintain an advisory committee of stakeholders that are committed to the growth and instructional excellence of the program.
• Develop and provide instruction using comprehensive course outlines, lesson plans, assessments, and training aids that align to the ACS.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom and lab environment.
• Maintain professional teacher-to-student interactions that promote a positive learning environment for all students.
• Collect, track, and evaluate graduate data and surveys to obtain information to improve the quality and effectiveness of the program.
• Attend administrative, standardization, in-service training, and instructor development meetings as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with FAA and ATMAE accreditation requirements.
• Attend all commencements and convocations.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Required Education: 

Required Experience: • 5 years of related industry or equivalent military experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Ability to work in a collaborative, team environment with both small and large groups.
• Ability to work with a diverse, non-traditional, and traditionally underserved population.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of a student information system and/or knowledge of microcomputer/software applications.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and written, at all levels.
• Proven ability to present a positive image for the college, maintain professional demeanor, provide effective customer service, and make good decisions.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations needed to complete job tasks.
• Skilled at planning, organizing, and prioritizing job duties to meet deadlines.
• Maintaining interpersonal professional working relationships at all levels–students, peers, and Executives.
• Must have the physical ability and aptitude to effectively operate various aircraft and associated maintenance and repair equipment and tools.
• Proficiency in the use of standard office equipment and networked personal computers.
• Proficiency in or ability to become proficient in a variety of software, including but not limited to Microsoft Office.
• Frequent (50% or more) sitting, standing, and walking.
• Lift and move items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Reach, stoop, kneel, and crouch as required for filing and storage of office supplies and other work-related equipment.
• Work daily shifts Monday through Friday with occasional weekends and after hours as required.
• Travel as required as well as work at different campuses or locations as required.

Reasonable accommodations may be requested and made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties.

Required Licenses or Certifications: • FAA A & P certification.

Preferred Education: • Associate degree in Aviation Maintenance

Preferred Experience: • 3 years of teaching in post-secondary education or military equivalent.
• 3 years of leadership experience or military equivalent.

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Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, SOWELA 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. SOWELA is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. SOWELA is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.