Salary: $46,590.00 - $94,363.00 Annually
Location : SUSCC - Opelika - 301 Lake Condy Road, Opelika, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 07883
College/Division: SUSCC-209160-Aviation Technology
Opening Date: 05/19/2026
Closing Date: 6/1/2026 11:59 PM Central
Campus Location: Southern Union State Community College
Position SummaryThe Aviation Maintenance A&P Instructor will be responsible for the day-to-day activities in their respective departments. Plans and delivers instruction as assigned for the aviation technology program.
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience according to the Alabama Community College System Salary Schedule D1 Salary range: $46,590 - $94,363 for nine-month employment; Summer employment may be available dependent on enrollment: $14,384 - $29,184Benefits: Full time employees are entitled to the College's benefit package to include: PEEHIP, retirement, leave (annual, sick, and personal), etc. Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Teach the required course material effectively.
- Plan, organize, and instruct courses in the day, evening, or on weekends.
- Assist in implementing College policies, objectives, and functions in accordance with College philosophy and procedures.
- Keep active at a high level of expertise in the subjects taught and stimulate enthusiasm for those subjects.
- Recommend textbooks and other instructional materials including classroom and laboratory equipment to Department Chairs. Related functions include participating in the College's library collection of development by selecting, evaluating, and weeding library resources in each appropriate discipline.
- Keep students informed about their progress through the prompt grading of papers, projects, skill assessments, and other work.
- Submit annual program budgets to the Department Chair and work closely with the appropriate Department Chair on the development of annual division budgets for approval by the appropriate Dean.
- Conduct class evaluations and complete other College evaluations in accordance with College policy.
- Serve as an academic advisor to assigned students.
- Post and maintain office hours for student consultations.
- Assist in recruitment and retention of students.
- Ensure that assigned classes are held as scheduled.
- Plan each unit or lesson, both as to content and method, to make each class minute meaningful.
- Organize each course taught into an effective instrument of learning.
- Study and utilize the characteristics of the students in each class in order to facilitate the best teaching and learning situations.
- Maximize the learning opportunities for each student.
- Strive for the qualities delineated in the criteria for faculty evaluation used by the College.
- Refer to the department of Student Affairs' reports on all students who require assistance.
- File an appropriate course syllabus and/or course outline with the Department Chair and the appropriate Director for each course taught.
- Submit all required reports, keep accurate class rolls, and submit attendance verification as required to the appropriate administrative personnel.
- Attend all faculty meetings, College assemblies, professional development, orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the President, Dean, Director, or Department Chair.
- Make suggestions to the Department Chair, Director, and Dean concerning the improvement of the curriculum in keeping with the objectives of the College.
- Become thoroughly familiar and comply with all College policies and procedures.
- Be actively involved in the co-curricular activities of the College.
- Represent the College in a positive manner both on and off campus.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the respective Department Chair, Director, appropriate Dean of Technical Education and Workforce Development, or the President.
QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- Associate's degree or equivalent (at least 60 semester hours in a planned program, including associate degree core) from an accredited institution is required.
- Six (6) years of full-time experience in aviation maintenance and repair is required.
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) A&P mechanic certification is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is preferred.
Application Procedures/Additional InformationApplicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the ONLINE application system by the deadline date in order to be considered for the position.
Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Application material may not be submitted by fax or email.
All submitted application materials become the property of the College. Requests for copies of application materials, including transcripts, will be denied. A complete application packet consists of:- Completed Southern Union State Community College ONLINE employment application
- Current resume
- List of three (3) references
- Transcript of college work verifying degree requirement; must include degree awarded and date confirmed (Unofficial transcripts will be accepted before the deadline, but official transcripts must be received if employed.)
Please note: Applicants must provide documentation of the required work experience if an offer is made. Correspondence regarding positions (i.e. scheduled interview appointment, position filled announcement) will be sent to applicants through the email address used on the applicant's NEOED account. Applicants are required to monitor their e-mail account for additional information regarding this current applied for position.In accordance with the Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Southern Union also participates in E-verify.
It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal or state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.
Southern Union State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Southern Union State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.
More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.Sick LeaveAll regular full-time instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is equivalent to 7 hours per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.
7 hours per month
(may accumulate an unlimited number)
Annual LeaveNot applicable
(off between terms)
Personal LeaveAll regular full-time instructional staff earns up to five (5) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)
Professional LeaveUp to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.
HolidaysNew Year's Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
16 (5 locally assigned)
RetirementThe TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)
Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)
Law Enforcement Officers:
Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)
Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)
Health InsurancePEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit
Premium amounts: - Single $ 30
- Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
- Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
- Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307
*Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.
Tobacco Usage PremiumThe tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.
Wellness PremiumThe wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.
If desired, employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.
Optional Coverage Plan Premiums- Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
- Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50
Institution matches $904 monthly (effective 10/01/25).
Duty Hours(
Hours vary by campus and instructional needs)
Tuition AssistanceThis tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.
Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:
1/3 waived after 1st year
2/3 waived after 2nd year
3/3 waived after 3rd year
Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.
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Did you attach your resume, unofficial transcript, and add three (3) references? Failure to add these items will result in automatic rejection.Yes
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