"AY26 - Aviation Maintenance Technician Instructor"

AY26 - Aviation Maintenance Technician Instructor

Los Angeles Community College District

Position Location: West Los Angeles College

FULL-TIME, TENURE TRACK POSITION C BASIS

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: January 27, 2026

The LACCD is comprised of nine colleges serving all or part of more than 40 cities in Southern California... (visit www.laccd.edu for more).

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

The West Los Angeles College (WLAC) - Applied Technology Division seeks a creative faculty member... offers the only Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved community college program in Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) in the city of Los Angeles...

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Capable of teaching all courses in the Aviation Maintenance Technician Program (AMTP). Note: The teaching schedule...
• Provide the training required for AMTP students in accordance with the FAA operating procedures and guidelines.
• Provide the skills and knowledge required for competency in the field of aircraft maintenance...
• Provide an in-depth knowledge of mechanic privileges, limitations, and responsibilities...
• Perform duties associated with instruction and academic support...
• Comply with additional instructional and operational guidelines...
• Maintain accurate records...
• Participate in shared governance...
• Participate in program review...
• Engage in department, division, and college initiatives.
• Participate in meetings...
• Participate in AMTP pathway development...
• Participate in recruitment...
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse...
• Potentially teach in high schools
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM DEGREE AND LICENSE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree AND two (2) years of professional experience; OR
• Associates degree AND six (6) years of professional experience.
• A valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe & Powerplant Certificate (Instructors must meet the FAA eligibility requirements of FAR 147.23)
• Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse...

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT A medical certificate... Pursuant to LACCD Board...

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree
• Experience teaching in an Aviation Maintenance Technician Program...
• Experience working in Avionics technology...
• Familiarity with Aircraft...
• Proficiency in computer use...
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience using student-centered...
• Ability to adapt varying pedagogical approaches...
• Familiarity with and commitment to the mission...
• Demonstrated understanding of career pathways...
• Outstanding interpersonal skills...
• Experience with successful grant implementation...

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Salary Range $76,960 to $143,000 commensurate with academic preparation and experience. The doctoral differential is $4,870 per academic year. District benefits include health, dental and vision insurance...

APPLICATION PROCESS:

To apply, visit https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=6&id=2150. The completed application package must be filed no later than 4:30PM, January 27, 2026...
1. A detailed letter of interest...
2. A Current Resume or Vitae.
3. A list of a minimum of three professional references...
4. An unofficial copy of all transcript(s)...
5. Verification of Experience letters...

For additional information, please contact: Carmen Dones, Dean of Academic Affairs
Email: DonesCM@wlac.edu