Aviation Maintenance Technology Instructor

Northwest Mississippi Community College seeks a full-time, 10-month instructor for the Aviation Maintenance Technology program at the Olive Branch Center. The selected instructor will provide modern instruction, foster a professional learning environment, and support the college’s reputation for delivering quality instruction and preparing highly trained graduates for employment.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

· Minimum of five (5) years of successful experience in: 

• Aviation maintenance 

· Prior work experience must include: 

• Maintenance of aircraft 
• Inspection of aircraft 
• Alterations to powerplants and airframes 
• Repairs to powerplants and airframes 
• Heavy and/or light category aircraft 

· Associate of Applied Science degree preferred in: 

• Aviation Maintenance Technology 
• Or a directly related field 

· Must be certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a mechanic with: 

• Airframe rating 
• Powerplant rating (A&P certification)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Previous teaching and/or training experience in aviation maintenance preferred

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Ensure all requirements of college and industry partners are met 
2. Maintain compliance with all FAA requirements 
3. Maintain professionalism with students, coworkers, and community members 
4. Provide excellent classroom and laboratory instruction in aviation maintenance using modern teaching methods and career-focused learning experiences 
5. Prepare lesson plans, job sheets, and laboratory demonstrations 
6. Recommend curriculum updates to maintain program relevance 
7. Monitor student progress, including internship participants 
8. Collaborate with instructors and support staff 
9. Continuously improve teaching methods and aviation maintenance skills 
10. Maintain compliance with all professional licensing requirements, including FAA standards 
11. Teach course material according to syllabus, catalog, and employer expectations 
12. Prepare and grade examinations and assignments in a timely manner 
13. Implement outcomes assessment and maintain student satisfaction standards 
14. Encourage student engagement and retention 
15. Begin and end classes on schedule with full instructional periods 
16. Maintain accurate attendance, grade, and reporting records 
17. Submit reports required by NWCC, the Mississippi Community College Board, FAA, and other partners 
18. Attend faculty meetings, in-service meetings, and college events 
19. Participate in campus and community extracurricular activities 
20. Supervise laboratory experiences 
21. Maintain a clean and safe laboratory environment 
22. Maintain inventory of assigned equipment and tools 
23. Maintain an active advisory committee with at least two meetings annually 
24. Visit industry partners to maintain employer relationships and monitor internships 
25. Advice and counsel students 
26. Assist students with employment placement 
27. Serve on faculty committees 
28. Participate in required training and professional development activities 
29. Perform additional duties as assigned by the Associate VP for Workforce & Career Tech Education in support of the College mission

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the instructor is regularly required to do the following:

• Stand for long periods 
• Talk, hear, view, and assist students 
• Communicate with others in person, telephone, zoom, & live chat
• Sit, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms
• Stand, walk, stoop, or kneel
• Occasionally lift and/or move items of at least 15-20 pounds

APPLICATION

Interested applicants, should attach and submit the following:

• Application at www.northwestms.edu
• Transcript
• Resume
• Three (3) Professional References (Name, Email and Phone Number)
• Application Deadline:  Open Until Filled

Northwest Mississippi Community College is a two-year, open access public community college primarily serving 11 counties in northwest Mississippi. Our vision states that “Northwest Mississippi Community College transforms our students’ lives, enriches our communities, and strives for excellence in our educational programs and services.” 

Accreditation

Northwest Mississippi Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleg