Faculty (Aviation Maintenance Technology)

Position Type:
Faculty Full Time

Date Posted:
4/8/2026

Location:
Main Campus & Aviation Career Education Center

Position Title: Faculty (Aviation Maintenance Technology)
Department: Aviation Maintenance (AVM)
Division: Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Location: Aviation Career Education Center (ACEC) & Main Campus
Date Available: Fall 2026
Employee Status: Full-time (nine-month) Tenure Track (beginning Fall 2026)
Group: Faculty Association (FAC)
FLSA: Exempt
ICCB Classification: Teaching Faculty
Revised: 3/2026
Employment Notice: Rock Valley College does not offer sponsorship for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.
Application Deadline: April 22nd, 2026

Reporting Relationships
Reports to: Dean of Career & Technical Education
Supervision Exercised: Functional supervision may be exercised over student workers.

Job Summary
Teach assigned classes and laboratory sections and perform related activities to classroom instruction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Related duties may be assigned.

• Teach Aviation Maintenance Technology courses which may include, but not limited to, the following course content: aviation fundamentals; basic electricity and electrical systems; aircraft systems and maintenance practices; powerplant and engine systems; and airframe systems including structures, controls, and inspection.
• Meet classes at assigned times. (Expected schedule includes both day and evening classes, running from August through July.)
• Plan course content and assign appropriate course work.
• Maintain student records.
• Evaluate student progress and assign grades.
• Revise course outlines, objectives, and catalog information as needed.
• Select appropriate texts and teaching materials.
• Maintain office hours convenient for students and as required by College policies.
• Prepare course/class reports as required.
• Attend and participate in conferences related to teaching area; membership in appropriate professional organizations is recommended.
• Submit budget requests and written narrative when appropriate.
• Keep informed on the latest industry and technical developments.
• Attend required meetings (faculty, division, in-service training, etc.).
• Assist in short-range and long-range planning.
• Assist in developing and maintaining educational pathways for high school, as well as adult and continuing education students.
• Participate in division, college, advisory committees, and community activities.
• Instruct students in the proper use of lab equipment where appropriate.
• See that equipment and/or labs are properly maintained where appropriate.
• Maintain supply and equipment inventory where appropriate.
• Make minor repairs on machines or lab equipment when practical and appropriate.
• Participate in assessment of student learning.
• Regular attendance is expected.
• Using tact and courtesy, the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with persons contacted in the course of work.
• Commitment to the mission of the community college and interest in involvement in department, division and College initiatives.

Related Duties

• Assist in student program advisement.
• Recruit students when appropriate.
• Assist in work-based placement (e.g., internships, apprenticeships, post-graduation opportunities) as assigned.
• Assist in student, course, and program outcomes assessments.
• Work closely with the aviation professional associations.
• Assist with student recruitment and retention activities.
• Interface with the Federal Aviation Administration.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in aviation maintenance technology or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required.
• Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanics Certificate.
• Three years of diversified field experience in aircraft maintenance.
• Commitment to the mission of the community college and to high academic standards, as well as interest in department and college initiatives.
• Knowledge, experience and ability to work with diverse faculty, students, staff and community members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful college-level teaching experience in aviation maintenance technology or related field.
• Experience in computer-assisted instruction and related technology.
• Inspection authorization, supervisory experience, regional and/or transport category aircraft experience, teaching experience, and pilot's license.

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting.

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear.
• Physical requirements include the ability to stand for 5 hours and the ability to lift up to 30 pounds.