Lab Instructor - School of Aeronautics

Lab Instructor - School of Aeronautics

Under the supervision of the manager of the SOA Aviation Maintenance: Lab Instructors Supervisory Organization, the Lab Instructor will assist AMTP Instructors and Faculty with instruction of students during lab and shop training within Liberty University's FAA approved 14 CFR Part 147 curriculum. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to the upkeep and maintenance of AMTP training aids and devices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Instruct students in all aspects of 14 CFR Part 147 required Airframe and Power Plant Certification course lesson-associated lab projects
• Assist students, as required, in 14 CFR Part 147 required Airframe and Powerplant Certification course lesson-associated lab projects
• Tutor students individually or in small groups, as necessary, to reinforce or to follow-up course objective-related theory provided in classroom lecture and discussion by Staff Instructors and Faculty
• Provide relevant information and feedback to the instructor of record regarding student progress in projects, including grading
• Prepare 14 CFR Part 147 Airframe and Powerplant Certification course lesson-associated training aids and equipment for demonstration to, or for use by students
• Assist Staff Instructors and Faculty in researching and ordering materials for training aids, equipment, and lesson-associated lab projects
• Control inventory of instructional supplies, materials and tools, and distribution of same to students by checking items in and out, maintaining records of usage, and ordering replacement items as necessary
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of the 14 CFR Part 147 Airframe and Powerplant Certification course laboratory environment including, but not limited to setting up, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining training aids and equipment
• Ensure instructional areas, shop, parts room, and technical areas are maintained in a safe, secure, clean and orderly condition
• Perform periodic inspection and maintenance of shop equipment, and make repairs on equipment as necessary
• Train new Instruction Staff and Faculty in the use and operation of training aids and equipment
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise student workers, under the directions of the FAA Compliance and Maintenance Operations Coordinator, as it relates to the upkeep, cleaning, and repair of training devices, equipment, and facilities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

• FAA mechanic certification with both Airframe and Powerplant ratings.
• Preferably a graduate of Liberty University AMTP.