The Assistant Professor - Airframe Technician position is directly accountable to the Director of Aviation Program for the following duties and responsibilities:

The individual filling this position is expected to play a positive role in helping the College change as necessary to effectively carryout its mission.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Directly supervise all students assigned to the class.
• Maintain discipline, safety, and cleanliness within the classroom and lab environments at all times.
• Monitor student attendance and retention rate.
• Follow course outlines and objectives and be able to evaluate students.
• Be able to teach assigned classes and to effectively manage the day-to-day operation of the class and shop.
• Prepare lesson plans and provide all class lectures, lab, and clinical instruction according to the required curriculum.
• Advise students.
• Maintain academic and FAA records.
• Attend all scheduled departmental meetings.
• Develop partners with the local school districts to provide streamlined pathways for students into the Airframe program.
• Cultivate relationships with business and industry partners to identify and develop employment opportunities for students and graduates.
• Help recruit business partners to be a part of the Airframe Advisory Committee.
• Participate in accurate budget planning and operate within the approved budget.
• Maintain responsibility, accountability and inventory control for tools, equipment, and supplies at the Crestview campus.
• Stay up to date with professional trends in the teaching field and help facilitate continual change that may be required to keep instruction current and relevant.
• Complete annual mandatory compliance training.

Benefits

• College paid health insurance for employee, dependent coverage at employee's expense
• College paid basic life insurance for employee, additional coverage for employee and/or dependents at employee's expense
• College paid retirement with 3% employee contribution to the Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Optional dental and vision insurance at employee's expense
• Sick and Annual (Vacation) Leave accrual
• Time off for designated holidays, winter break, and spring break
• 37.5 hour work week
• Flexible summer hours available
• Free tickets to designated Mattie Kelly Arts Center and Raider Athletic events

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five (5) years of full-time employment as A or A&P Mechanic.
• FAA Certificate in Airframe or Airframe and Powerplant.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:

• Associate's degree or higher in Aviation Maintenance, Aeronautics, Avionics, or closely related field from an accredited institution
• Teaching experience preferred.

Classification: Faculty 12 Month

Location: Crestview

FLSA Status: Exempt

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately. Position open until filled.