AIRFRAME AND POWERPLANT SCHOOL - Faculty - Maintenance

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Position summary

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 under the supervision of the Department Chair, with the other instructors in the program carrying out functions related to the position as described below.

Qualifications summary

• Bachelors’ degree, PhD or Master’s degree preferred.


• Current Aircraft Maintenance Certificate with both the Airframe and Powerplant ratings.


• 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 Powerplant maintenance for the 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, to keep up with 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.


13. Move aircraft in/out of hangar; aircraft fueling, and with normal aircraft maintenance activities.

Supervisory responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Applicant will have a Bachelors’ degree in aviation or related field. A PhD or Master’s degree is preferred.


• Current Aircraft Maintenance Certificate with both the Airframe and Powerplant ratings.


• Inspection Authorization


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


• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English.


• Commitment to the University’s goal/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 administration in a university learning community.


• Must be able to deliver a clear and accurate 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.

Technical competencies

• 10+ years working as a AMT technician.


• Turbine engine and heavy aircraft experience preferred.


• Teaching or supervisory experience preferred in a FAA Part 147 maintenance school.


• Desired 121/135 or 145 experience.

Interpersonal interactions

• Have good interpersonal/human relations skills


• Verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to instruct/teach/tutor


• Ability to approach problems/decisions analytically


• Ability to reason logically and methodically


• Ability to perform under stressful circumstances


• Attentiveness to detail

Physical demands

Physical agility and strength appropriate to maintain all types of modern aircraft.

Work environment

Must be able to work efficiently in the modern classroom, on the shop floor, as well as outdoors on the flight line in all types of Michigan weather.