AIRFRAME AND POWERPLANT SCHOOL - Faculty-Aeronautical Tech

Job Classification

  Faculty Full-Time (75-100%)

Position summary

Andrews University seeks a person with an enthusiastic Christian faith who is committed to Christian higher education, with the integration of faith and learning. The aviation maintenance instructor is responsible for teaching, planning, organizing, and operating within an FAA-approved Part 147 program, designed to prepare students for the Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) career and related aerospace and technical fields. He/she will work with other instructors in the program carrying out functions related to the position as described below.

Qualifications summary

• Current Airframe and Powerplant license


• Inspection Authorization


• Must be able to deliver a clear and accurate technical instructional message in a manner that is appropriate for the individual or audience.

Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Teach lecture and lab classes, using a variety of techniques, in Airframe and/or Powerplant maintenance for Andrews University’s FAA-approved Part 147, Aircraft Maintenance Technician Program.


2. Demonstrate creative ability to develop curricula, materials, and projects; while building and fixing instructional-aids as assigned, for the General, Airframe, and Powerplant subjects.


3. Create and modify curriculum as required to meet learning outcomes, as industry changes.


4. Maintain and manage equipment, tools, supplies, and inventory.


5. Create and maintain an atmosphere of professionalism and mutual respect with students, faculty and staff.


6. Maintain a safe environment through instruction, policy and continuous evaluation.


7. Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through:
   
   
   
   • careful preparation of course materials;
   
   
   • effective teaching methods,
   
   
   • and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions.
   
   
   
   


8. Perform related duties as assigned, including timely compliance with departmental responsibilities, and departmental and/or University policies.


9. Maintain scheduled office hours, and participate in department/University meetings and committees.


10. Provide academic advising and career guidance to students.


11. Perform administrative tasks including documentation, and record keeping. This will include reading budget statements and operating within the fiscal parameters.


12. Participate in program promotion and public relations.

Supervisory responsibilities

The ability to supervise student workers working as lab assistants and mechanics.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Current Airframe and Powerplant license


• Inspection Authorization


• Significant aircraft maintenance experience on a large variety of aircraft.


• Bachelors degree in aviation or related field.


• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English.


• Commitment to the University’s goals/mission of providing Christian quality programs and services for students with diverse abilities and interests; personal qualities to work effectively and sensitively in a multicultural environment; with awareness and commitment to the special needs of traditional and non-traditional students.


• Interpersonal skills to effectively and professionally interact with students, colleagues, and administrators in a university learning community.


• Must be able to deliver a clear and accurate technical instructional message in a manner that is appropriate for the individual or audience.


• Computer literate


• Ability to pass the FAA Fundamentals of Instruction written exam.


• Commitment to continuing education.


• Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing

 
Preferred Qualifications

• Designated Maintenance Examiner or previously have held designation


• 10+ years working as an AMT technician


• Masters degree in aviation or related area


• Turbine engine and heavy aircraft experience


• At least two years of teaching and/or supervisory experience preferably in a FAA Part 147 maintenance school.


• Desired 121/135 or 145 experience

Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Technical competencies

N/A

Interpersonal interactions

N/A

Physical demands

Physical agility and strength appropeate with maintaining all types of modern aircraft.

Work environment

Must be able to work efficently in the modern class room as well as on the shop floor and flight line maintaning aircraft.