"FT Faculty - Aviation Instructor"

Position Summary

Big Bend Community College (BBCC), a rural college serving vibrant, culturally rich communities in the Columbia Basin of Central Washington invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Aviation Instructor. The Aviation Department has five faculty and a fleet of 26 aircraft. Our program has been training aviation professionals since 1965 and has an excellent reputation for training career pilots to the highest skill standards. The Commercial Flight Program is within the Aviation Division.

To work at BBCC you will be participating in a movement. We are taking action to intentionally and fearlessly create a college where all feel they belong, all people are represented and respected for their lived experiences, and each has received the recognition and support needed to thrive. Our students, the HEART of BBCC, and our employees, the SOUL, are the reason we are deepening our commitment to this movement.

BBCC’s organizational strength is captured in our small but mighty spirit. A small college taking on BIG things to enact BIG change to lift our students and employees. We are dedicated to extending postsecondary access to all our service district members and providing an environment for all to grow personally and professionally, steered by our mission and vision.

Vision: To become our communities’ first choice to dream, learn, and succeed.

Mission: Serve as a Bridge Stand as a Leader Support for Success

Our guiding principles are a call to action, establishing a standard for how we interact with each other, present BBCC in the community, serve students AND act upon areas of inequity.

Guiding Principles: Honor our Role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution Advocate for Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity Embrace our Workplace Norms Innovate Proactively Model Integrity Educate All

If you share these values, we encourage you to come be a part of the movement happening at Big Bend Community College.

This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by December 15, 2025. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.

Essential Job Duties

Specifically these responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Provide on-campus lecture, lab and instruction in aviation theory. Teaching assignments may include a mix of courses which are determined by college needs and/or the individual’s background and experience and may include day and evening/night classes as well as online classes.
• Conduct hands-on instruction for Commercial Pilot students including instrument, instructor, and related ground school classes. Teaching will be conducted in a traditional college classroom setting, simulators, and in airplanes.
• Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methodologies and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions.
• Maintain the integrity of the instructional sequence in the Commercial Pilot program. Work closely with other aviation instructors to maintain a coordinated instructional program.
• Develop and maintain competence in current aviation and educational technologies. Be responsible for normal care of facilities, equipment, and supplies used for training. Provide academic and program advising for the Aviation Department.
• Assist with normal non-flying flight line activities, including student flight recordkeeping.
• Provide access to students and support students’ academic success through posted office hours, electronic communication, academic advising, and other appropriate methods.
• Assist in the recruitment, retention, and completion of students in the Aviation program. Evaluate, develop, or modify curriculum to reflect current standards of aviation.
• Participate as an active member of the faculty through college governance, which includes but is not limited to instructional committees, college-wide and departmental assessment, and other student matters.
• Work effectively with colleagues and students of various backgrounds and be a contributing member of the campus community; maintain positive and effective communications with students, faculty, administration, and staff.
• Work effectively with industry leaders in both management and labor.
• Foster a flexible, healthy learning environment that values the unique perspectives and needs of all students.
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth and development activities.
• Assume other duties as assigned by division chair, chief pilot or administrator.

Minimum & Desirable Qualifications

At the time of application, all applicants must possess the following:

• Associate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• U.S. Commercial Pilot Certificate or higher.
  1. Single and Multi-engine land (indicate dates of first issue).
  2. Instrument Airplane (or Airline Transport Certificate).
  3. High-performance endorsement unless logged high-performance flight time as P.I.C. in a high performance airplane prior to August 4, 1997 (indicate date of first issue).
  4. Complex endorsement unless logged flight time as P.I.C. in a complex airplane prior to August 4, 1997.
  5. Meet the recent flight experience requirements of 61.56 and 61.57 to carry passengers and hold the minimum required instrument experience listed in 61.57. (c) or a completed instrument proficiency check within the last six months.
• Current Flight Instructor Certificate.
  1. Single engine (indicate dates of first issue).
  2. Instrument Airplane.
• FAA Medical Certificate.
  1. Current (indicate date of current issue).
  2. No restrictions that would prevent performance of flight duties assigned by the college or performance of normal non-flying flight line activities.
• One year actively employed as a full-time flight instructor in an FAA part 141 flight school OR military equivalent experience.
• At least 2,000 total flight hours experience.
• At least 1,000 hours of dual flight instruction given as a flight instructor.
• 50 hours of flight time under actual or simulated instrument conditions.

Other requirements:

• Finalists will be required to satisfactorily complete an evaluation/standardization check flight with the college's Chief Flight Instructor or designee.
• Applicants must be willing to become an Assistant Chief Instructor and a Check Pilot for both stated and end of course checks.
• Applicants must provide an authorized release permitting the college's Chief Pilot to examine the applicant's FAA Accident/Incident file. This authorization is needed prior to the interview as it takes about a week for the FAA to process the request.
• Skilled in building meaningful relationships with students across a wide range of identities, life experiences, and learning needs.

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Multi-engine Flight Instructor Certificate (indicate date of first issue).
• Prior experience in the following aircraft: Beechcraft Sport, Sundowner, Bonanza F-33A; Piper Archer, Warrior, and Seminole; Cessna 180 floatplane, Citabria, and Frasca simulators.
• Tail-wheel endorsement unless logged flight time as P.I.C. in a tail-wheel airplane prior to April 15, 1991.
• Experience with Garmin 650/750, G1000 equipment.
• Excellent computer skills, including experience using technology in the classroom.
• International flight experience.
• Experienced in the subject of meteorology.
• Prior experience in turbo-prop aircraft.
• Prior experience in jet aircraft.
• Prior experience in aircraft capable of flight over 25,000 feet.
• Prior experience with recruiting.
• Experience implementing strategies to improve student success and retention.
• Experience with data-driven assessment.
• Experience with educational and/or career planning.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with students and colleagues.
• Demonstrated ability to get students excited about learning. Ability to use innovative approaches to teaching which serve to motivate students.
• Demonstrated multicultural experience (fluency in other languages, work experience, or literary/cultural/travel experience) which add breadth and depth to teaching.

Application Instructions

This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by December 15, 2025. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required qualifications and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

1. BBCC Online application.
2. Cover letter, addressing why you are interested in this position and how your qualifications make you the ideal candidate.*
3. Comprehensive resume or CV.*
4. Response(s) to the questions found in the Supplemental Questions Tab above.*
5. Unofficial transcripts documenting undergraduate and graduate course work and degrees. Official transcripts required upon employment.*
6. Copies of all professional licenses and/or applicable certificates including FAA Medical Certificate, Flight Instructor Certificate, US Commercial Pilot Certificate and all other endorsements.
7. Consent to having FAA (Pilot Records Database, etc.) and driving records reviewed.

NOTE: You must complete the online application in full and respond to the required supplemental questions. Failure to provide this information or responses of "See Resume" may eliminate you from consideration for this position. The college reserves the right to remove documents, submitted but not requested, by BBCC as part of the application process. These documents include, but are not limited to statements of teaching philosophy, diversity statement, letters of recommendation, student evaluations, performance evaluations, etc.

BBCC reserves the right to not fill this position, reject all applicants, reopen the position, or make a direct appointment. Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the College's discretion.

This posting does not reflect the entire job description and may be changed and/or modified, at any time, without notice.

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TEACHING DEMONSTRATION:

Applicants selected for a final interview may be required to give a short (approximately 10-15 minute) teaching demonstration.

COMPENSATION

The estimated annual compensation for this position is $125,841.00 and may include the following components:

• Base Salary: $78,666.00 for a 173-day teaching contract for candidates with a bachelor's degree and ten (10) years of employment experience directly related to the position. Additional degrees, experience, and state-funded and negotiated increases will increase the salary.
• Overload/Moonlight Contracts: Approximately $39,175.00 across fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters.
• Additional compensation for 2025-26 under HB 2158: $8,000.00, paid over nine (9) months.
• Additional Stipends: may be available depending on assignment and eligibility.

Actual compensation will vary based on the start date and pro-rated contract terms. This estimate is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute a guarantee of compensation.

This is a union represented position subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Placement on the Salary Index Matrix (SIM) is in accordance with the BBCC Faculty Association Negotiated Agreement.

Big Bend offers candidates a straight-forward, supportive tenure process with three (3) years to the first promotion along with generous support and funding for professional development. Our faculty benefit from a connection to a statewide network of conferences to enhance instruction.

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