Aviation Maintenance Management Instructor Jobs

Aviation Maintenance Technology Instructor
Job no: 494965
Work type: Faculty Full-Time
Location: Schriever, LA
Categories: Academic Affairs, Technical
College: Fletcher Technical Community College
Department: Academic Affairs & Initiatives
Sub department: Energy & Advanced Technologies
Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Faculty 12 month
Salary: $71,516 - $96,155 (Salary commensurate with rank.)
What You'll Do:
• Teach approved aviation maintenance curriculum through effective classroom, laboratory, and hands-on instruction.
• Prepare course materials, syllabi, assignments, assessments, and final examinations in accordance with College and program standards.
• Instruct students in the safe and proper use of aircraft, tools, equipment, supplies, and laboratory facilities.
• Create an inclusive, respectful, student-centered learning environment that supports students with varied backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles.
• Monitor attendance, academic progress, grades, and student learning outcomes; maintain accurate records and submit required reports on time.
• Advise, mentor, tutor, and refer students to appropriate academic, career, and support services.
• Help students pursue employment, certification, licensure, and advanced educational opportunities.
• Maintain positive relationships with aviation employers and industry representatives to support workforce development, job placement, and supplemental training opportunities.
• Participate in program advisory committee meetings, recruitment and retention activities, registration, graduation, open houses, professional development, and College committees.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve curriculum, instructional strategies, laboratory resources, and student outcomes.
• Maintain compliance with College policies, accreditation standards, FAA requirements, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Represent the College with professionalism and contribute to a culture of collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
• Current FAA Mechanic Certificate with both Airframe and Powerplant ratings.
• At least five years of related aviation maintenance experience or equivalent military experience.
• Experience at or above the highest level of skill being taught.
• One of the following:
o Associate degree from an accredited college or university in aviation maintenance or a related discipline.
o Associate degree plus relevant professional experience and required industry certifications.
o Ten or more years of relevant professional experience at or above the highest level of skill being taught.
• Ability to serve as the school administrator for applicable FAA requirements.
• Strong instructional, organizational, communication, and computer skills.
• Commitment to student success, safety, professionalism, and inclusive teaching practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Prior teaching experience at the college, technical, or high school level.
• Experience delivering FAA Part 147-aligned aviation maintenance instruction.
• Experience developing curriculum, assessing student learning, or working with aviation industry partners.
Why This Role Matters:
This role plays a vital part in preparing skilled, safety-focused aviation maintenance professionals for the workforce through hands-on instruction, mentorship, and industry-aligned training. The Aviation Maintenance Technology Instructor helps ensure students gain the knowledge, technical skills, and FAA-focused education needed for successful careers in the aviation industry.
Join us in preparing skilled, safety-focused aviation professionals for the workforce!
Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges, Fletcher Technical Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.
Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. Fletcher Technical Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Fletcher Technical Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Advertised: 10 Jun 2025 Central Daylight Time
Applications close:
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