What are the responsibilities and job description for the STEM Aviation Maintenance Instructor position at US Aviation?
US Aviation Academy is seeking day STEM Aviation Maintenance Instructor for their General Aviation classes. Instructors teach groups of up to 25 students the principals of math, fundamentals of dc/ac electricity, aircraft drawings and physics required for the FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification. We are seeking a candidate that encourages curiosity and critical thinking. Hands-on and practical experience with electricity, mechanical devices, or aviation is strongly preferred.
Subjects taught include:
- Applied Mathematics - fractions, decimals, ratios and proportions, percentages, sign numbers, basic geometry, etc
- Physics - matter, fluid dynamics, atmospheric properties, machines, work, power, energy, motion, heat and temperature and sound as they apply to an aircraft
- Dc/Ac Electricity - fundamentals of magnetism & electricity
- Concepts of Aircraft Weight & Balance
- Discuss and fabricate aircraft fluid lines & fittings
- Basic Mechanics hand tools, hardware and safety methods
- Aircraft cleaning and corrosion control methods and techniques
- FAA Regulations and aircraft records keeping
- Maintenance Human factors
US Aviation Academy starts new classes each month. The day class shift works from 7 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday. During periods between classes, duties may include assisting other instructors with grading and project setup.
Preferred qualifications include High School STEM courses, hands-on mechanical experience, or aviation interest.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $76,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70,000 - $76,000