Description

Pierpont Community and Technical College is seeking applications for a full-time, 9-month Aviation Technology Instructor. Operated by Pierpont Community & Technical College the Aviation Technology program is part of the School of Business, Aviation & Technology. The program was established in support of the North Central West Virginia aerospace industry. The successful candidate will teach a full-time instructional load per semester, advise students, and engage in professional development activities commensurate with the duties and responsibilities defined in the College’s Faculty Handbook.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct classroom lectures using approved lesson plans;
• Ensure students successfully complete shop/laboratory assignments;
• Manage all required shop projects and maintain shop inventory and condition of training equipment and supplies;
• Submit accurate grade and attendance information within established time periods;
• Actively pursue on-the-job and formalized training programs to enhance job performance;
• Engage with institutional colleagues related to committee and faculty development.
• Participate in all mandatory institutional meetings and graduations.
• Adheres to and complies with all relevant federal, state, and local laws;
• Abides by all purchasing rules and provisions and reports/balances account as required or directed;
• Adheres to all institutional policies and guidelines, including the provisions of the faculty and employee handbooks;
• Adheres to and complies with relevant provisions of the WV State Ethics Acts;
• Adheres to all safety rules and provisions; reports any personal accidents/injuries or accidents/injuries of assigned staff to HR by end of the workday or work shift, and completes all required performance evaluations timely, completely, and accurately; and
• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned and as necessary.

Additional duties and responsibilities commensurate with the position are identified and defined in the College’s Faculty Handbook.

Special Conditions

An FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certification with 3 years of relevant, verifiable aviation maintenance work experience that meets FAA standards for Part 147 instruction.

Required Applicant Documents

Resume/CV

Cover Letter

Proof of Certification(s)

Transcript(s)

Minimum Required Education

Associates Degree in relevant field of study required

Required Licenses and/or Certifications

An FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certification

Minimum Qualifications:

• ●An FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certification with 3 years of relevant, verifiable aviation maintenance work experience that meet FAA standards for Part 147 instruction.
• Associates Degree in relevant field of study required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Knowledge and skills applicable subject areas including Aviation Math, Basic Electricity, Basic Electronics, Airframe Systems and Powerplant Systems.
• Verbal and interpersonal communication skills for effective classroom management and ability to facilitate discussions with diverse individuals and groups of varying size.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and schedule business engagement activities to meet department goals and deadlines;
• Active listening skills leading to appropriate sales techniques creating value added opportunities;
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment and maintain confidentiality;
• Excellent time management, presentation and communication skills (oral and written);
• Proficiency using computers and related multiple software applications, including MS Suite, Google products;
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate and work effectively and ethically within a diverse community;
• Ability to work independently while following directives from College leadership; and
• Valid driver’s license required.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 40 pounds; standing, siting and/or walking for long periods.
• Travel required: some (less than 10%) out-of-state travel for related CWE conferences and professional development.

Minimum Expectations (Faculty/FEAP/NC)

Perform other appropriate duties as may be assigned. Adhere to and comply with all relevant federal, state, and local laws; if assigned a state purchasing card, abide by all purchasing rules and provisions and report/balance account as required or directed; adhere to all institutional policies and guidelines, including the provisions of the employee’s relevant employee handbook; adhere to and comply with the relevant provisions of the WV State Ethics Act; adhere to all safety rules and provisions; report any personal accidents/injuries or accidents/injuries of assigned staff to HR by the end of the workday or shift; complete all required performance evaluations timely, completely, and accurately.

 DISCLAIMER:

This description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties to be performed by the position incumbent. Employees are required to follow job-related instructions and perform other job-related activities assigned by their supervisor. Most requirements are subject to possible modification in order to provide a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, students, other employees, or the general public.