Position Information
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Job Title
Aviation Technology Professional Pilot - Tenure Track Faculty
Location
Main Campus - Dayton, OH
Job Number
05465
Department
Aviation Technology
Job Category
Faculty
Job Type
Full-time Tenure Track
Status
Regular
Job Open Date
04/28/2026
Resume Review Date
Ongoing
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Summary
The
Sinclair Aviation Technology Department is seeking a
full-time, tenure-track faculty member to join its
Division of Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics , beginning Fall 2026.
Sinclair Community College offers one of the most comprehensive
Aviation Technology programs in the nation which includes Bachelor
of Applied Science degrees in Aviation Technology/Professional
Pilot and Unmanned Aerial Systems. Sinclair’s bachelor’s and
associate degrees and technical certificate programs prepare
graduates for careers as commercial fixed wing and helicopter
pilots, aircraft mechanics, flight attendants, aircraft
dispatchers, aviation managers and unmanned aerial systems
operators and technicians.
This tenure-track role typically requires at least a 40-hour work
week which includes a course load of 15 payload hours per semester,
and a minimum of five office hours per week. In addition to these
responsibilities, the faculty member will be expected to perform
related duties including serving on department and college
committees, serving as an ambassador for the program, and mentoring
and coaching students. Teaching assignments may include day,
evening, and/or weekend assignments. The position reports to the
Chair/Program Administrator.
All full-time faculty salaries are determined by the Provost’s
Office and are commensurate with education and
experience.
Why work for Sinclair College?
The following are some of the benefits that full-time faculty with
Sinclair College receive:
- Tuition waiver for employee and dependents for all Sinclair
courses and programs
Structured opportunity for advancement and promotion
Support for continued professional development and
education
STRS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution
High quality programs and events for work-life balance
*SCC has the right to revise this position description at any
time. This position description does not represent in any way a
contract of employment.
Principal Accountabilities
Satisfactory performance of the Four Critical Performance areas
required for all full-time faculty:
- Teaching, Learning, and Student Development :
Participate in the continuing development and implementation of the
department’s curriculum through teaching that reflects a strong
commitment to fostering student success. Through in-class and
out-of-class initiatives, actively seek to advance the development
of individual students and their capacity to meet their educational
goals.
- Scholarship and Professional Growth : Maintain and seek
to improve currency and competence in the discipline and as a
teacher.
- Curriculum Design, Assessment, and Evaluation : In
collaboration with colleagues, actively contribute to the
continuous review and revision of the department’s curriculum. Must
exhibit advanced computer proficiency, alongside the capability and
time-management skills required for the effective development and
revision of online courses. Implement evaluations according to
established standards and use assessment data to continuously
improve teaching and learning.
- Workplace and Community Service : Contribute to the
operation and advancement of the college through committee service
and other activities. Extend professional expertise to the
community served by the college.
- Compliance with the terms and conditions set forth in the
Full-Time Faculty Handbook and the Full-Time Employee Handbook
- Teaching a minimum of 30 payload hours annually during the
academic year
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Minimum of a master’s degree in aviation or related field
required; bachelor’s degree and significant industrial or
educational experience and related certifications may be accepted
initially in lieu of a master’s degree
- Candidates without a master’s degree will be required to obtain
one within a specified time
- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant aviation experience
required; experience in a managerial, technical, or instructional
position related to the aviation industry preferred
- FAA certificates commensurate with relevant aviation
experience
- Minimum of a Private Pilot certificate required; Instrument,
Commercial, Multi-engine, Certified Flight Instructor ( CFI ),
Certified Flight Instructor Instrument ( CFII ) and Airline
Transport Pilot ( ATP ) preferred
- An A & P license and experience with Unmanned Aerial
Systems preferred
- Experience in a leadership and management role preferred
- Experience in a technical or instructional position related to
the aviation industry preferred
- Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning through
innovative strategies shown to help students succeed at the course
and program level required
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the
ability to work successfully in a community college
environment
- Flexible teaching availability, including day, evening, and
weekend classes, at the Dayton, Centerville, and Mason campuses;
Prison Education Program campuses; and local K–12 schools offering
CCP courses, as applicable
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you meet the education requirements for the position as
listed in the job posting?
- * Do you meet the work experience requirements of this position
as described?
- * Do you meet the licensure and certification requirements as
described in the posting?
- * In accordance with Sinclair Community College employment,
tax, and benefits compliance requirements, please select the state
in which you currently reside or will perform work for this
position.
- Ohio
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- I do not reside in or am unable to perform work in one of these
states.
- * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States, and
will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship for a
work visa? *Sinclair Community College will not sponsor applicants
for work visas.
- Yes, I am authorized to work in the United States and do not
require sponsorship now or in the future.
- Yes, I am authorized to work in the United States but will
require sponsorship now or in the future.
- No, I am not authorized to work in the United States.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Licensure/Certification
Optional Documents
- Bachelor's Transcript
- Master's Transcript
- Letter of Recommendation (1)
- Letter of Recommendation (2)
- Letter of Recommendation (3)
- Associate's Transcript
- PhD/EdD/JD Transcripts
