Help Wanted: Aviation Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Instructor
Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 Annually
Aviation Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Instructor
The Aviation Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Instructor will be responsible for delivering training material that will instruct students on metallic structure and composite standards used in manufacturing and typical structural repairs, per technical documentation, within a classroom and laboratory environment. This individual should have knowledge and experience to demonstrate such typical structural fabrication and repairs per local industry specifications. This position will train cohorts of students for a local military aviation industry partner. The Instructor is responsible for providing one-on-one and whole group instruction for students to successfully complete the course in an engaging environment.
The duties of the Aviation Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Instructor include, but are not limited to:
Teach assigned courses utilizing the required course outlines, associated class projects, and related instructional materials in aviation manufacturing subjects
Collaborate with FRC East to deliver training specific to their onboarding needs and industry standards
Embed soft skills training into everyday hands-on learning in the lab environment
Perform administrative class duties including maintaining records of student progress and attendance, evaluating levels of achievement, and assigning grades related to general instruction and related projects
Maintain and set-up labs, classrooms, equipment, tooling and instructional materials required for all scheduled instructional activities
Assist with the ordering, maintenance, and inventorying of tools, tooling, instructional supplies, and materials
Participate in regular professional development activities as required to improve teaching competencies and to stay current in the field of expertise
Evening, weekend, and other duties may be assigned as necessary
Report to the Director of Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Systems Technology Program Chair in collaboration with FRC East executive leadership
Collaborate with external aviation industry partners to deliver relevant programming and quality instruction
Possess knowledge of aviation maintenance, assembly and/or repair
Enforce rigorous safety protocols and ensure all training aligns with FAA regulations and industry standards
Supervise students using tools and equipment, emphasizing proper techniques, process discipline, and adherence to strict safety procedures in shop/flightline settings
Faculty members are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in each of the following areas throughout their employment at the College:
Mastery of Subject Matter
Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline
Display an ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of their field or discipline
Connect their subject matter with related fields
Stay current in their subject matter through professional development; involvement in professional organizations; and attending professional meetings, conferences, or workshops
Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate
Teaching Performance
Teach a course load appropriate to their field or discipline
Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize student learning
Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students
Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse students' needs
Employ available instructional technology, i.e. the Internet, telecourse, interactive technology, when appropriate
Encourage the development of communication skills and higher-order thinking skills through appropriate assignments
Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives
Evaluation of Student Learning
Establish and follow meaningful learning objectives
Develop and explain methods that fairly measure student progress toward course objectives
Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning
Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grade rosters to division administrator each semester according to established deadlines
Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances
Qualifications
5 years of relevant experience in aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) is required
Associate degree in a related field from a federally recognized institutionally accredited college or university is preferred
Teaching and/or industry training experience in maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) topics is preferred
Airframe and/or powerplant certification is preferred
Experience with advanced composite fabrication and repairs is preferred
Post-secondary teaching experience in aviation manufacturing is preferred
Previous military experience is preferred
Knowledge of aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul safety protocols is required
Working Conditions:
Typical classroom environment
Typical office environment
Typical lab environment
Typical aviation hangar environment consistent with loud noises, exposure to aviation equipment and materials, and other workplace hazards
Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs
Initial occasional in-state travel during onboarding training to industry and educational partners will be required
Notice of Nondiscrimination
Lenoir Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College complies with existing federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The College prohibits discrimination against and/or exclusion from participation in any benefits or activities by any person, either on the staff and faculty or in the student body, on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, or disability.
