What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aviation Technology Instructor - CTE position at Yancey County Schools?
THIS POSITION IS FOR THE 26-27 SCHOOL YEAR
Position Summary
Mountain Heritage High School is seeking a full-time Career and Technical Education (CTE) Aviation Technology Instructor to develop and lead a new and innovative aviation program. The instructor will be responsible for delivering high-quality STEM instruction in aviation technology while developing curriculum, creating instructional materials, and supervising hands-on aviation projects that prepare students for careers in the aviation industry.
The Mountain Heritage High School Aviation Technology Program will be one of a limited number of programs of its kind in the state of North Carolina. The program is aligned with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification standards and is designed to expose students to aviation career pathways while developing technical, academic, and employability skills relevant to aviation and aerospace industries.
The program will partner with Tango Flight to provide hands-on application of STEM principles. As part of the instructional program, students will participate in the construction of an RV-12iS aircraft and engage in additional aviation-related projects and applied learning experiences aligned with the program curriculum.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop and implement curriculum aligned with aviation technology standards and FAA Airframe & Powerplant concepts
- Design and deliver, supervise, and facilitate engaging STEM lessons and hands-on student projects, including aircraft construction and maintenance activities
- Partner with Tango Flight to support the aircraft build program and related training activities
- Maintain a safe and organized laboratory/workshop environment
- Support student interest in aviation and aerospace career pathways
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Associate's Degree in a related field OR a high school diploma with 2 years of work experience in a related field.
- Hold or be eligible to hold an CTE teacher’s license in 820 Technology Engineering and Design Education OR 74100 CTE Local Course Option Limited license with two years of related work experience.
- Background or professional experience in aviation or a related technical field such as engineering, mechanics, manufacturing, or a skilled trade
- Strong ability to teach and explain mechanical systems, the physics of flight, and FAA regulations related to aircraft maintenance
Preferred Qualifications
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certification
- Experience building or maintaining experimental aircraft
- Knowledge of aviation manufacturing processes
- Experience working with students in an instructional, training, or mentoring environment
- Strong passion for aviation and aerospace
- Commitment to hands-on, project-based learning
This postion is the for 26-27 school year. Please apply online by April 30, 2026.