Instructor, FAA Airframe and PowerPlant License Test Prep (Part-time)

Occupational Summary

: The FAA Airframe and PowerPlant License Test Prep Instructor is responsible for supervising and training students preparing them to successfully take the FAA General/Airframe and/or General/PowerPlant exam to obtain licensure. This position requires flexible working hours; day, evening and possibly weekends. Instructors ensure the quality and integrity of the Workforce Developments programs through teaching, student learning and professional development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

: – Teaches assigned courses to meet program needs
– Integrates classroom and hands-on experience enabling students to demonstrate competencies
– Plans and organizes instruction in ways which maximize student learning
– Modifies instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse students needs
– Oversees day-to-day operation of the class
– Maintains class records; prepares and submits instructional records, reports and grades established by institutional policy
– Follows all safety and security procedures and notifies campus leadership of deficiency
– Ensures confidentiality of all student records and student information
– Maintains up-to-date knowledge and skill in subject specialty through professional development
– Motivates and encourages students to successfully complete their program
– Promotes community awareness of program opportunities
– Performs other tasks as assigned which support the mission and initiatives of the college

Minimum Qualifications

: Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) Mechanic Certificate (Airframe and Powerplant License).

Preferred:
Associates degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.

Prior teaching experience at the post-secondary level.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

: – Learning-centered values and student success initiatives
– Demonstrated understanding of advising and competency-based learning
– Knowledge of, ability to develop, and commitment to use emerging technologies and alternative delivery methods appropriately, including online delivery, hybrid course options, content software, web-enhancements, etc.
– Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively with and maintain positive working relationships with students, peers, supervisors and staff
– Commitment to stay current and continually improve knowledge and understanding of the discipline
– Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
– Effectively communicate interpersonally (in group and one-on-one settings), verbally, and in writing
– Handle confidential information with absolute discretion