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Instructor, Aviation Systems Technology ($10,000 Hiring Bonus)

Employer
Guilford Technical Community College
Location
Jamestown, North Carolina, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Jan 6, 2025
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Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Instructor, Aviation Systems Technology ($10,000 Hiring Bonus)

Status
Regular

Full Time/Part Time
Full-time

Location

Job Description

At Guilford Technical Community College ( GTCC ), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative educators to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC, you’ll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive.

Under general supervision, this individual will develop, prepare and teach Aviation Systems Technology courses within the department. Faculty will also be responsible for advising and recruiting students and collaborating with business and industry partners to provide necessary training and education. The faculty member must be able to demonstrate correct operation and supervise operation in all or most of the following areas listed: . Aircraft and trainers in the AST Program, after initial training. The individual must submit to assessments to determine courses they will be eligible to teach. Areas candidates assess at over 85%, they are eligible to teach. Faculty must be proficient in 75% of all areas of Aircraft General prior to hiring, in 75% of all areas of Airframe by the end of the second semester, and in 75% of all AMT areas before the end of the first year of employment. The individual must meet Transportation Security Administration ( TSA ) badging requirements to function in the Airport Operating Area at Piedmont Triad International ( PTI ) airport.

Min Salary

Mid Salary

Duties/Functions

Difficult Challenges

Contacts

Education Required
  • Associates Degree in an Aviation field from a regionally accredited college/university
  • Valid Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) Airframe and Powerplant License.
Education Preferred
  • Bachelors’ degree in Aviation or a related field from a regionally accredited college/university
  • Avionics and Electronics background experience and/or formalized training ( FCC / AET )
Experience Required
  • Three years aviation related industry experience
  • Teaching and/or industry training experience in aviation topics in any of the following formats: teaching courses, training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars
Experience Preferred
  • Greater than 3 years of aviation related industry experience
  • Post-secondary teaching experience in a Part 147 or industry technical environment.
  • Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes
  • Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery systems
KSA Required

The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its “open door” policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned.

The Instructor must be able to:
1. Multi-task
2. Respect Diversity
3. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.
4. Create and maintain a learner centered environment
5. Communicate effectively
6. Ability to effectively implement and apply technology solutions

KSA Preferred

Department/Job Specific Requirements

Mandatory GTCC Trainings (upon initial hire) and annual updates as required; other required training may be added as needed):

1. Reporting Requirements
2. Discrimination & Anti-Harassment (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
3. Shooter on Campus (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
4. Personal Information Protection (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
5. Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
6. eLearning Level One in Canvas before the first day of the first semester teaching
7. eLearning Level Two in Canvas for instructors who teach online or hybrid delivery methods before the first day of the first semester teaching in that format

Specific Departmental Requirements:

1. The individual must meet TSA badging requirements to function in the Airport Operating Area at Piedmont Triad International ( PTI ) airport.
2. Individual must be able to safely operate aircraft and aircraft systems.
3. Individual must have or be eligible for a North Carolina Driver’s License and have an acceptable driving record.
4. Individual must have or be eligible to obtain certification in forklift operation.
5. Individual must maintain his/her A&P license in good standing with the FAA .

Physical Demands

Posting Type
Faculty

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
2024-222-REG

Open Date
01/06/2025

Close Date
02/05/2025

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Complete the application and upload your resume.

Include a copy of your FAA A&P license

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Yes/No Do you have a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant License?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Yes/No Do you have at least an associate’s degree in an aviation discipline?
    • Yes
    • No
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Transcripts
  3. License/Certification
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Other


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