3+ years of aviation maintenance experience (General Aviation, Part 121, Part 135, or Part 145)
Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate
Computer literacy for classroom/lab instruction
Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Maintenance or related field (preferred)
Private Pilot's License or higher with Current 3rd Class Medical or BasicMED (preferred)
Inspection Authorization with General Aviation experience (preferred)
Aptitude for developing course content in various teaching modalities (preferred)
Responsibilities
Interact with students to facilitate learning opportunities
Deliver clear and effective instructional communication
Design and implement learning experiences that promote student engagement
Collaborate on assessments to evaluate student learning outcomes
Provide high-quality instruction in aviation maintenance
Utilize assessment data to enhance teaching methods
Maintain accurate attendance and grade records
Benefits
Full-time evening schedule (Monday to Friday, 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.)
Opportunity to shape future aviation professionals
Engagement in ongoing dialogue about teaching and learning
Support for adopting new teaching methodologies
Commitment to diversity and inclusion in education
Full Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Airframe and Powerplant Instructor
Thrust Institute of Maintenance (TIM) is seeking a highly skilled and knowledgeable Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Instructor to join our evening instructional team. This full-time position is scheduled Monday through Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. As an A&P Instructor, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of aviation by equipping aspiring aviation maintenance technicians with the knowledge and hands-on skills needed for successful careers in the industry.
Requirements
Interacting with students to provide opportunities to learn, creating conditions that facilitate learning, and using techniques and methods that create a high probability that learning will occur.
Instructional Delivery: Providing clear communication of information and promoting learning through an effective learning environment.
Instructional Design: Designing, sequencing, implementing, and presenting experiences which promote student learning, and designing, developing, and implementing tools, technologies, and procedures for assessing student-learning outcomes.
Collaborate in the development and implementation of diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments of learning for students.
Provide effective and high-quality instruction of subject being taught.
Apply learning-centered educational practices such as creating and communicating clearly-defined outcomes for student learning.
Provide a diverse array of learning activities that directly tie to those defined outcomes.
Use assessment data to improve instruction and learning, and participate in an ongoing Campus-Wide dialogue about teaching and learning.
Develop and refine department curriculum as necessary to maintain currency in pedagogy and content
Adopt new teaching methodologies as appropriate.
Implement department, division, and/or institutional goals as assigned.
Maintain office hours, turn in grades on time, meet assigned classes.
Submits course syllabi and other required documents on time.
Manages the classroom facility.
Keeps accurate attendance and grade records.
Other Duties as Assigned
Demonstrate a willingness to embrace and apply the provisions of the school's mission statement, purpose, philosophy and commitment to diversity.
Minimum Qualifications:
Three years of proven Aviation Maintenance experience, to include any combination of General Aviation, Part 121, Part 135, or Part 145 Experience.
Hold a current FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate.
Computer literacy and the ability to use computer technology in classroom/lab instruction.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Maintenance or another related field.
Private Pilot's License or higher with Current 3rd Class Medical or BasicMED.
Inspection Authorization with Previous General Aviation Experience.
A demonstrated aptitude for developing course content and teaching in varied modalities: online, synchronous remote, traditional face-to-face, and blended (hybrid) versions of each.
Required Documents:
Resume
Current FAA Part 65 Airframe and Powerplant certificate
If you are passionate about aviation, possess the necessary qualifications, and are eager to make a difference in the lives of aspiring aerospace professionals, we invite you to join our team at Thrust Institute of Maintenance.
