What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Instructor - Aviation Service Program (LIEOC) position at Farmingdale State College?
Location: Farmingdale, NY Category: Adjunct Job Type: Part-time Posted On: Wed Jun 3 2026 Job Description:
The Long Island Educational Opportunity Center (LIEOC) At Farmingdale State College Is Seeking Knowledgeable And Enthusiastic Adjunct Instructors To Support An Aviation Training Program That Begins With Shared Foundational Instruction And Then Splits Into Two Specialized Pathways:
Applicants should apply for one pathway and indicate their preference in their application materials. Applicants are not expected to meet qualifications for both pathways.
Core Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
Pathway A - Aircraft Line Service Technician
Pathway B - Aviation Guest Experience / Customer Service Representative
Candidates with qualifications for both pathways may note this in their application.
Coursework may be offered at various locations across Long Island during morning or evening hours and on the weekends.
The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include:
Pathway A: Aircraft Line Service Technician Adjunct Instructor
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
The Consumer Information web page can be viewed at the following link
http://www.farmingdale.edu/consumer-information/index.shtml
This page describes various services, information and statistics on many different aspects of the College's operations.
The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans. A benefits summary for this part-time UUP position can be found here.
Farmingdale State College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. At Farmingdale State College, we continue to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.
The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status.
The Long Island Educational Opportunity Center (LIEOC) At Farmingdale State College Is Seeking Knowledgeable And Enthusiastic Adjunct Instructors To Support An Aviation Training Program That Begins With Shared Foundational Instruction And Then Splits Into Two Specialized Pathways:
- Pathway A - Aircraft Line Service Technician
- Pathway B - Aviation Guest Experience / Customer Service Representative
Applicants should apply for one pathway and indicate their preference in their application materials. Applicants are not expected to meet qualifications for both pathways.
Core Responsibilities:
- Deliver engaging, industry-aligned instruction to adult learners preparing for aviation careers
- Provide interactive demonstrations using real-world aviation scenarios
- Maintain accurate academic records and provide timely, constructive feedback
- Ensure instruction aligns with applicable aviation standards and best practices
- Support student success through mentorship and career guidance
- Collaborate with program staff and adhere to LIEOC instructional expectations
Responsibilities:
- Teach lessons covering Fixed Base Operator (FBO) operations, aircraft fuel storage and handling, and ramp operations
- Instruct students on NFPA 407 standards, fueling safety standards, and other safety measures
- Ensure all instruction aligns with approved curriculum guidelines
Responsibilities:
- Teach lessons covering FBO operations, general aviation, business/corporate aviation, airline operations, and customer relations
- Instruct students on professional guest experience and customer service standards
- Demonstrate real-world FBO and airport customer service scenarios
- Ensure instruction aligns with aviation and FBO guest experience/customer service standard operating procedures (SOPs) and LIEOC approved curriculum
Pathway A - Aircraft Line Service Technician
Pathway B - Aviation Guest Experience / Customer Service Representative
Candidates with qualifications for both pathways may note this in their application.
Coursework may be offered at various locations across Long Island during morning or evening hours and on the weekends.
The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include:
- Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.
- Interest in participating in student-centered service activities.
- Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.
Pathway A: Aircraft Line Service Technician Adjunct Instructor
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum of one year of experience as an FBO Line Service Technician
- Knowledge of general aviation and/or commercial airport operations
- Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Administration
- Experience as an FBO Line Service Technician Training Supervisor
- Bilingual - Spanish
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum of one year of experience as an FBO guest experience or customer service representative
- Knowledge of general aviation and/or commercial airport/airline operations
- Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Administration
- Supervisory experience in FBO guest experience or customer service roles
- Bilingual - Spanish
The Consumer Information web page can be viewed at the following link
http://www.farmingdale.edu/consumer-information/index.shtml
This page describes various services, information and statistics on many different aspects of the College's operations.
The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans. A benefits summary for this part-time UUP position can be found here.
Farmingdale State College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. At Farmingdale State College, we continue to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.
The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status.