Aviation Systems Technology Faculty
Guilford Technical Community College invites applications for a dedicated and skilled Aviation Systems Technology Faculty member. This pivotal role involves fostering student success through an optimal learning environment, delivering high-quality instruction, and actively contributing to the college's academic mission. The successful candidate will model professionalism and employability skills while maintaining expertise in their instructional field.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, prepare, and deliver engaging Aviation Systems Technology courses in accordance with the approved FAA Part 147 manual.
- Cultivate an optimal learning environment that supports student success, responds to diverse student needs, and manages effective instructional activities.
- Collaborate proactively with business and industry partners to ensure curriculum relevance and provide essential training and education.
- Model exemplary employability skills and professionalism, fostering cooperative work relationships with faculty, staff, and students.
- Support college administrative requirements and participate effectively in the broader affairs of the institution.
- Maintain current competency and expertise within the dynamic field of aviation systems technology.
Required Skills and Expertise
The faculty member must demonstrate comprehensive operational knowledge and the ability to supervise practical applications in a majority of the following critical aviation areas:
- Flight Controls and Rigging
- Landing Gear Systems
- Aircraft Engine Systems
- Pneumatic Systems
- Hydraulic Systems
- Electrical Power Generation
- Aircraft Instrument Systems
- Navigation and Communication Systems
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Composite Structures
- Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs)
- Aviation Forms and Records Management
- Welding Techniques
Qualifications and Requirements
- Ability to meet Transportation Security Administration (TSA) badging requirements for access to the Airport Operating Area at Piedmont Triad International (PTI) airport.
- Flexibility to teach day, evening, and/or weekend hours as needed to accommodate program schedules.
Physical Demands
This position involves physical demands typical of an aviation maintenance and training environment, including:
- The ability to lift and carry objects weighing over 50 pounds.
- Extended periods of standing and walking within a laboratory or hangar setting.
- Proficiency in operating and qualifying on equipment and machinery integral to the aviation program.
- The capability to successfully complete comprehensive testing in all taught skill areas.