Instructor, Aviation Maintenance Technology (2 Full Time positions)

Instructor, Aviation Maintenance Technology (2 Full Time positions)

Company: Portland Community College

Job Location: Portland, 97280-0990

Category: Aviation

Type: Full-Time

Our Program and Who We Are Looking For

Portland Community College | Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT)

Are you a seasoned aircraft mechanic ready to hang up the wrenches and start shaping the future of flight? Portland Community College is seeking a passionate Aviation Maintenance Instructor to join our faculty.

This isn't just a teaching job; it's a mentorship role where your "lived experience" becomes the blueprint for the next generation of FAA-certified technicians. Help our diverse student body earn their Associate of Applied Science degree and master the skills needed to ace their Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) ratings.

The Best Schedule in the Industry

• Academic Year Schedule: Minimum 7-month teaching contract with the opportunity for increased compensation for additional teaching assignments.
• Summers Flexibility: Enjoy your summers for travel, personal projects, or industry consulting and much needed family time...
• Comprehensive Benefits: Generous health, dental, and vision insurance, plus a robust retirement package through the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

Your Role: Training the Next Generation

As a faculty member, you will bridge the gap between textbook theory and hangar reality. You will teach a dynamic combination of:

• General Subjects: Aircraft Hardware, Materials and Processes, Regulations, Ground handling and Servicing-basic knowledge that serves as a base for later subjects.
• Airframe Structures: From sheet metal to composites, bolts, nuts, and rivets to rigging, balancing, and painting-these are the skills needed to build, inspect, and repair aircraft.
• Airframe Systems: Masterminding the "body" of the aircraft-Electricity, A/C & Pressurization, Hydraulics, Landing Gear, Communication, Navigation, and Auto flight.
• Powerplant Systems: Going under the cowling-Reciprocating and Turbine Engines, Ignition, Starting, Lubrication, Engine Air, and Exhaust systems.

What We're Looking For

We aren't just looking for a technician; we're looking for a collaborative leader.

• Industry Expert: You bring a deep background in aviation maintenance and a desire to share your "lessons learned."
• Inclusive Educator: You are committed to student success and can build authentic connections with students from all walks of life.
• Mentor Mindset: You are eager to use your industry perspective to increase workplace readiness for our graduates.

Minimum Qualifications/Instructor Qualifications

• Current FAA Mechanic Certificate with both Airframe and Powerplant ratings AND
• Associate of Applied Science in Aviation Maintenance Technology or other related technical service field, AND a minimum of five (5) years' experience with both the Airframe and Powerplant mechanic certificate ratings as indicated by 14 CFR Part 65.83;

OR

• At least eight (8) years' experience with both the Airframe and Powerplant mechanic certificate rating as indicated by 14 CFR Part 65.83 (could include a combination of experience as an A&P mechanic, A&P mechanic lead/supervisor, and/or mechanic training instructor).

OR

• A combination consisting of 2 years' experience minimum with both Airframe and Powerplant mechanic certificate ratings, AND 5 years of military aircraft maintenance experience functioning in a similar capacity as a civilian certificated aircraft mechanic, AND Associate of Applied Science in Aviation Maintenance Technology or other related technical service field.

Success Criteria

• Current knowledge of aviation maintenance technical skills, with recent aviation industry experience exercising the privileges of the Airframe and Powerplant Certificate
• Experience teaching or training, and developing curriculum or learning materials, in an academic environment or workplace instructional role
• Demonstrates or explains how one would develop curriculum and deliver instruction in response to differences in individual experiences
• Demonstrated strong communication skills in both verbal and written formats
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective and contributing member of a team
• Demonstrated proficiency using 21st century teaching technologies, including presentation and instructional software applications, and common courseware design programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Inspection Authorization

Initial Salary Placement

Initial Salary Placement will be between Step 1 ($73,911) and Step 3 ($78,408) based on related experience, per PCC's collective bargaining agreement. Placement at a higher step may be possible based upon additional experience and internal equity. The highest step of the range is step 17, ($118,558). Salary schedule.