Aviation Maintenance Instructor

National Aviation Academy •

Concord, Massachusetts, USA

Position Type: Permanent

Job Description:
This is a full time position offering full benefits. Come join our team of aircraft maintenance professionals!

Required Federal Aviation Administration Certification:

Valid Airframe and Powerplant certificate *

Required Education and Experience:

High School Diploma required Post-Secondary Degree preferred.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Internet recommended.

Job Responsibilities:

To educate the students with all the information specified and required in our FAA approved curriculum so that upon completion of the program the individual will have successfully developed the knowledge and professional skills to be licensed and employed as an Aviation Maintenance Technician.
All instructors must work as team members with all other instructors and staff in order to ensure that we will produce the best possible AMT in the industry.
All instructors must conduct themselves in the most professional manner possible with their students. The true professionalism of the instructor will result in expertly trained graduates who are in demand in their field. This will also increase efficiency, safety and cost effectiveness for the school.
Each instructor will maintain a daily planner that details all the subject matter that must be covered each day. The lesson plans will meet or exceed the FAA approved curriculum in each subject area.
Maintain a work book that will list all practical projects to be administered to the students as required by the FAA approved curriculum.
Maintain a record in order to keep attendance and make-up hour data, grades of exams and projects.
The instructor will provide complete and up to date attendance and grade records to the Director of Education in order to keep all financial aid data current.
Upon completion of each term, the instructor will provide all completed grade and exam information to the Director or Education for transcript recording.
Upon completion of a term, maintain the current team academic point totals and pass them on to the next instructor.
The instructor must maintain control of the classroom environment and the classroom must be neat and well organized in appearance, thus projecting the instructor and school in a professional manner.
The instructor must coordinate with the Hangar Supervisor for utilization of the hangar, and comply with hangar procedures when accomplishing the practical projects required by the FAA approved curriculum.

All candidates must pass a background and drug screen

Job Requirements:

Required education:

High school or equivalent

Required experience:

Aviation Maintenance: 3 years
Sheet Metal Experience Preferred

Required license or certification:

FAA Certified A & P Mechanic

Responsibilities and Duties

Personal Responsibilities and Attributes:

Must be at work on time and work assigned hours.
Goal Oriented and exhibit energy in instruction
Maintain pleasant, professional, and teamwork oriented attitude and appearance.
Must demonstrate and report effective time management.
Consistently prove and lead by example that customer satisfaction is our highest goal.
Consistently prove initiative, enthusiasm, and efficiency.
Must demonstrate excellent communication skills.
Must demonstrate willingness to learn.
Basic understanding of Internet protocols

Qualifications and Skills

INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS

Three or more years of aviation maintenance related experience is required either civilian or military experience is acceptable.
Hands on experience working as an A & P Maintenance Technician (preferably as a team lead or supervisor) is most desirable.
Exhibit the ability to use, follow, develop and update lesson plans and curriculum guides.
Possess the ability to interact and communicate well with a diverse group of students while maintaining control of the classroom environment.
Demonstrate the ability to properly introduce a comprehensive and detailed curriculum in a manner that is easily understood and retained.
Must be able to work and cooperate well with the other instructors; be willing to make constructive observations about the students, the curriculum, facilities and equipment.
Display a professional demeanor at all times.
Recognize, use and reinforce critical thinking,

Benefits

This is a full time position offering health, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO) and a 401k plan.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

Aircraft Maintenance: 3 years (Preferred)

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

License:

FAA Airframe and Powerplant (Required)

Work authorization:

United States (Required)

Salary Range: Neg-Neg

Relocation:

Travel:

Job Ident #:

Aviation Maintenance Instructor

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Aviation Maintenance Instructor

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