Adjunct Faculty: Aviation Maintenance Technology

Primary purpose of the faculty member is to teach. Primary responsibility is to instruct, plan, organize, and operate within the Aims FAA approved part 147 aircraft maintenance training school (AMTS). The faculty member is also responsible for professional development and service to the college.

Responsibilities

Instruct, plan, organize, and operate within the Aims FAA approved part 147 aircraft maintenance training school (AMTS); Supervise and maintain a safe environment for students in maintenance labs; Develop and build classroom aids, and maintain lab equipment, tooling, and aircraft; Assist in development and/or modification of curriculum to meet changing technology; Assist Aviation Maintenance Chief, Executive Director of Aviation Programs, or Academic Dean with monitoring and maintaining simulators, tooling, equipment, and aircraft; Participate in student evaluations, advising, registration, and recruiting and retention activities; Comply with college policies, procedures, mandates, and FAA guidance; Stay current in professional areas and maintain contact with FAA and aviation industry; Assist with evaluation and selection of textbooks and course materials; Support implementation of college and departmental missions and goals; Instruct and maintain records in accordance with FAA 14 CFR Part 141; Design and update course syllabi and instructional materials; Mentor and advise students on academic and career matters; Serve on departmental and college committees; Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

AMT courses are CTE courses; faculty must have an Aims CTE Credential; For various AMT courses, minimum qualifications include: Current FAA Part 65 mechanic certificate with one or more appropriate ratings (Airframe and/or Powerplant) with a minimum of 1 year experience, OR one-year documented military occupational experience in aircraft maintenance, OR 3 or more years of general aviation experience; For AMT 2101-2106, current FAA Part 65 mechanic certificate with Airframe rating; For AMT 2107-2108, current FAA Part 65 mechanic certificate with Powerplant rating; Specific course requirements include foundational knowledge per AMT course in topics such as aircraft drawing and blueprint reading, precision measuring tools, aircraft materials/processes/hardware, basic electricity and electrical systems, inspections and corrosion control, federal aviation regulations and maintenance forms/records, metallic and non-metallic structures, aircraft electrical systems/avionics, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, rotorcraft and sUAS, reciprocating and turbine engines, etc. IAW 14 CFR Part 147 Airman Certification Standards; Shall hold or qualify for a full-time post-secondary vocational credential in Aviation issued by Aims Community College CTE Office; Ability to teach using methodologies that support a student-centered learning environment; Computer literacy and ability to use computer technology in classroom/lab instruction; Willingness to take classes in teaching methods, curriculum development, computer applications or other coursework deemed necessary; Positive attitude toward teaching in varied modalities including online, synchronous remote and traditional face-to-face; Must successfully pass an MVR and be insurable under Aims insurance; Pre-employment urine analysis required; Required documents: Resume, Cover Letter, Current FAA Part 65 Airframe and Powerplant certificate

Nice to have

Associates degree in Aviation Maintenance or another related field; Experience teaching and supporting traditionally under-served student populations; Demonstrated aptitude for developing course content and teaching in varied modalities: online, synchronous remote, traditional face-to-face, and blended (hybrid)

Benefits

Tuition waiver for employee on Aims courses; Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee and one guest; Aims Discount program; Free parking on all campuses; PERA employer; Additional supplemental benefits and retirement programs available