"Aviation Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Instructor"

The Aviation Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Instructor will be responsible for delivering training material that will instruct students on metallic structure and composite standards used in manufacturing and typical structural repairs, per technical documentation, within a classroom and laboratory environment. This individual should have knowledge and experience to demonstrate such typical structural fabrication and repairs per local industry specifications. This position will train cohorts of students for a local military aviation industry partner. The Instructor is responsible for providing one-on-one and whole group instruction for students to successfully complete the course in an engaging environment.

The duties of the Aviation Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Instructor include, but are not limited to:

• Teach assigned courses utilizing the required course outlines, associated class projects, and related instructional materials in aviation manufacturing subjects
• Collaborate with FRC East to deliver training specific to their onboarding needs and industry standards
• Embed soft skills training into everyday hands-on learning in the lab environment
• Perform administrative class duties including maintaining records of student progress and attendance, evaluating levels of achievement, and assigning grades related to general instruction and related projects
• Maintain and set-up labs, classrooms, equipment, tooling and instructional materials required for all scheduled instructional activities
• Assist with the ordering, maintenance, and inventorying of tools, tooling, instructional supplies, and materials
• Participate in regular professional development activities as required to improve teaching competencies and to stay current in the field of expertise
• Evening, weekend, and other duties may be assigned as necessary
• Report to the Director of Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Systems Technology Program Chair in collaboration with FRC East executive leadership
• Collaborate with external aviation industry partners to deliver relevant programming and quality instruction
• Possess knowledge of aviation maintenance, assembly and/or repair
• Enforce rigorous safety protocols and ensure all training aligns with FAA regulations and industry standards
• Supervise students using tools and equipment, emphasizing proper techniques, process discipline, and adherence to strict safety procedures in shop/flightline settings

Faculty members are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in each of the following areas throughout their employment at the College:

Mastery of Subject Matter

• Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline
• Display an ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of their field or discipline
• Connect their subject matter with related fields
• Stay current in their subject matter through professional development; involvement in professional organizations; and attending professional meetings, conferences, or workshops
• Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate

Teaching Performance

• Teach a course load appropriate to their field or discipline
• Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize student learning
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse students' needs
• Employ available instructional technology, i.e. the Internet, telecourse, interactive technology, when appropriate
• Encourage the development of communication skills and higher-order thinking skills through appropriate assignments
• Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives

Evaluation of Student Learning

• Establish and follow meaningful learning objectives
• Develop and explain methods that fairly measure student progress toward course objectives
• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grade rosters to division administrator each semester according to established deadlines
• Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances

Working Conditions:

• Typical classroom environment
• Typical office environment
• Typical lab environment
• Typical aviation hangar environment consistent with loud noises, exposure to aviation equipment and materials, and other workplace hazards
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs
• Initial occasional in-state travel during onboarding training to industry and educational partners will be required

Qualifications:

• 5 years of relevant experience in aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) is required
• Associate degree in a related field from an institution accredited by a federally recognized institutional accreditor is preferred
• Teaching and/or industry training experience in maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) topics is preferred
• Airframe and/or powerplant certification is preferred
• Experience with advanced composite fabrication and repairs is preferred
• Post-secondary teaching experience in aviation manufacturing is preferred
• Previous military experience is preferred
• Knowledge of aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul safety protocols is required