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Job description
Job no: 494950
Work type: Airframe and Powerplant Training Center
Location: Springfield, MO
Categories: Technical Education, Full-Time Faculty
JOB TITLE: Instructor - Pilot Ground School DEPARTMENT: TECHNICAL EDUCATION
SALARY RANGE: SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE FLSA: EXEMPT
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Aviation Department Chair
SCHEDULE DETAILS: Full-time/12-month position/PSRS
Position Summary
The instructor is responsible for developing and implementing the daily lesson plans and activities for proper management of assigned classes. This person is also responsible for creating a classroom environment that implements best practices, supports industry standards, and engages students in career and technical education. The instructor will also maintain industry and required certification(s) and follow FAA regulations. The instructor will assist the Department Chair, fulfilling duties of a Ground Instructor and Check Airman while meeting all Part 141 Ground School requirements. This position is responsible for fifteen (15) credit hours of instruction for each fall and spring semester, and three (3) credit hours of instruction or internship supervision for the summer semester. Equivalent short-term instruction may be exchanged for credit instruction.
Essential Job Duties
- Plan and prepare the learning environment with needed materials and supplies, including textbook and course materials selection.
- Provide quality instruction which is reflective of current discipline standards and is accurate, relevant, and engaging using college-approved curriculum and resources.
- Actively engage and interact with students using intentional best practice teaching strategies.
- Assist with development, implementation, and assessment of curriculum to meet program goals.
- Develop a course syllabus for each class taught using the approved course abstract and syllabus template.
- Present course content in an unbiased and civil manner, while demonstrating respect, helpfulness, and responsiveness toward students.
- Demonstrate professional conduct, positive attitude, and supportive culture.
- Maintain appropriate records to include student attendance, record of grades earned, and other related classroom information.
- Schedule and maintain office hours each week convenient to students.
- Assist in addressing student concerns regarding advisement, placement, and course difficulties.
- Facilitate student recruitment; assist in the promotion of Aviation Department programs.
- Complete professional development training hours and maintain appropriate professional certification, as necessary.
- Actively participate in department and division meetings, events, and initiatives
- Maintain confidentiality of students, parents/guardians, and fellow staff members, as well as records
- Assist in student recruitment and program promotion events.
- Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
- Prepare orders for classroom related supplies, equipment, and materials.
- Comply with college policies and procedures.
- Comply with FAA requirements for Ground Training of Flight Technology Students
- Demonstrate and promote safe pilot practices including following FAA regulations, referencing safety handbooks and guidelines, preflight preparation, appropriate communication, and use of Aeronautical Decision Making.
- Pass FAR Part 141 Assistant Chief Ground Instructor or Check Airman assessment - initial and recurrent checks.
- Perform the Duties for FAR Part 141 Assistant Chief Instructor or Check Airman.
- Perform other duties as assigned, such as participating in commencement, work with advisory committees, sponsoring student organizations, attending college functions, and attending community events.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Associate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning (or ability to complete an associate degree within six months of hire).
- FAA Basic Ground Instructor (BGI) and Instrument Ground Instructor (IGI) OR hold a current Flight Instructor certificate (Airplane Single and Multiengine)
- Valid Missouri teaching certificate with the Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (or be willing to obtain current teaching certificate in secondary and post-secondary education from the State of Missouri).
- Knowledge of current practices that promote safety in aviation maintenance
- Three years of relevant work experience as a pilot or in a related aviation field.
- Demonstrate current knowledge in course content and effectiveness in teaching assigned subjects.
- Availability to teach daytime, evening, or weekend courses, as needed.
- Ability to work without direct supervision and able to use discretion to determine the need for administrative involvement.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to use information technology for professional productivity (such as Microsoft Office Suite).
Preferred Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
- FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certification
- FAA Certified Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI)
- FAR 61.56 Current and recency requirements are met and maintained.
- Three years of work experience as an Airline Transport Pilot
- Prior FAR Part 141 Flight or Ground School teaching experience
- Experience as a Check Airman or Check Instructor
- Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (such as Canvas).
- Experience working within a collegiate setting.
Working at Ozarks Technical Community College Provides Great Benefits
- Medical insurance coverage for employees through the CoxHealth network at no cost to employees.
- Dental, LTD and group life insurance coverage for employees at no cost to employees.
- Access to the on-site OTC Health and Wellness Clinic at no cost for employees and their dependents.
- Use of the OTC fitness center at no cost to employees.
- Twelve (12) tuition free college credit hours per fall and/or spring semester and six (6) college credit hours per summer term for employees and/or their dependents.
- College matches the faculty PSRS retirement at 14.5%
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: (The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.)
Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with frequent interruptions and distractions. Requires extended periods of time viewing computer monitor or standing; may require adjustment of schedule to include some evenings and/or weekends; may encounter occasional exposure to inclement weather during travel.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to operate shop tools common to aviation maintenance facilities;
***OZARKS TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE INSTITUTION DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS "AT-WILL." THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.
Advertised: 26 May 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 12 Jun 2026 Central Daylight Time
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Colleges, universities, and professional schools
Company size
501 - 1,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Springfield, MO, US
Year founded
1990