"Adjunct Faculty: Aviation Maintenance Technology"

Job Description

Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values and a culture of innovation and care. The College embraces and seeks to hire individuals who want to be a part of this environment and have the skill sets necessary to be successful in this position.

The faculty member will conduct their assignments and co-curricular college activities in a manner consistent with the philosophy and purpose of Aims Community College as stated in the school catalog. The primary purpose of the faculty member is to teach. The faculty member is also responsible for professional development and service to the college.

Primary responsibility is to instruct, plan, organize, and operate within the Aims FAA approved part 147 aircraft maintenance training school (AMTS). Instructor must be available to teach day and/or evening classes. This includes supervising and maintaining a safe environment for students in maintenance labs, developing and building classroom aids, and maintaining lab equipment, tooling, and aircraft. Assist in the development and/or modification of curriculum to meet changing technology in the aviation industry, as well as new courses and/or programs. Assist the Aviation Maintenance Chief, Executive Director of Aviation Programs, or Academic Dean as necessary with monitoring and maintaining simulators, tooling, equipment, and aircraft.

Participate in student evaluations, advising, registration, and recruiting and retention activities. Must participate in department, division, and college activities while complying with college policies, procedures, mandates, and FAA guidance.

Stay current in professional areas by participating in professional development activities. Maintain contact with the FAA and aviation industry as directed by the Aviation Maintenance Chief and/or the Executive Director of Aviation Programs. Assist the Aviation Maintenance Chief and/or the Executive Director of Aviation Programs with evaluation and selection of textbooks and course materials. Support implementation of college and departmental missions and goals.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Aviation Maintenance Chief, Executive Director of Aviation Programs, and/or Academic Dean.

Job Duties

• Instruct assignments which may include a variety of courses in aviation.
• Assist in program/curriculum evaluation, articulation, revision and development.
• Participate in on-going professional development.
• Assist with evaluation and selection of textbooks and other resource materials.
• Instruct and maintain records in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 141.
• Design and update course syllabi and instructional materials to meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor and advise students on academic and career matters within the field of aviation.
• Serve on departmental and college committees to contribute to institutional governance and academic policies.
• Maintain proficiency and currency in the field through active involvement in professional organizations and attending conferences.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Executive Director or Academic Dean.

Work Hours

Must be available to teach day and/or evening classes at the Aircraft Maintenance Training Center located in Loveland, Colorado.

Minimum Qualifications

• One-year (two semesters) verified full-time teaching experience in an FAA Part 147 Program or an Aviation CTE Program (full-time is defined as 51% or more of a teaching schedule dedicated to teaching the content area) OR One-year documented military occupational experience in aircraft maintenance.
• Hold a current FAA Part 65 Airframe and Powerplant certificate.
• Shall hold or qualify for a full-time, post-secondary vocational credential in Aviation issued by Aims Community College CTE Office. Contact Landon Loyd for the application at landon.loyd@aims.edu.
• Ability to teach using methodologies that support a student-centered learning environment.
• Computer literacy and the ability to use computer technology in classroom/lab instruction.
• A willingness to take classes in teaching methods, curriculum development, computer applications or other coursework deemed necessary by the Aviation Maintenance Chief, Executive Director, or Academic Dean.
• A positive attitude toward teaching courses in varied modalities, including online, synchronous remote and traditional face-to-face.
• This position requires the use of a company vehicle for business travel. The selected candidate must successfully pass an MVR and be insurable under Aims insurance.
• A pre-employment urine analysis will be required of the selected candidate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree in Aviation Maintenance or another related field.
• Experience teaching and supporting traditionally under-served student populations.
• A demonstrated aptitude for developing course content and teaching in varied modalities: online, synchronous remote, traditional face-to-face, and blended (hybrid) versions of each.

Required Documents

• Resume.
• Cover Letter.
• Current FAA Part 65 Airframe and Powerplant certificate.