Vocational Instructor - Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Desired Start Date:  July 1, 2026

Position End Date:  June 30, 2028

Salary range:  $71,846 to $115,129 with normal starting salary between $78,872 and $85,897 annually, dependent on relevant education and experience. 

Bargaining unit:  Vocational

Type of appointment:Non-regular Substitute

Schedule:

Given on-call nature of position, schedule and frequency of instruction may vary. Typical instructional day is 6 hours long. Typical instructional week is Monday to Friday and would not exceed 30 hours. Initial on-call contract is setup until Jun 30, 2028 but is not a guarantee of work for the entire contract period. Work can be anywhere from one day to several weeks. Position location is either the Kelowna or Vernon Airport.

Your Opportunity

• The duties and responsibilities of a Vocational Instructor include continuing excellence in one's field, instructional and professional duties, professional development and service.

Functions and Duties

• Instructional duties may include any or all of the following:
• instructional (teaching assignments)
• course and program preparation and revision
• student contact
• student advising
• evaluation and marking of student work and other functions related to instruction
 
• Professional duties may include any or all of the following:
• curriculum development
• student registration
• pre registration duties
 
• Service may include any or all of the following:
• school visitations
• participation on Okanagan College (OC) committees
• attendance at articulation meetings
• representing OC at other function
• administrative and other duties
 
• Professional development is activity intended to promote teaching excellence, subject area competence and technical competence in the area of professional or instructional expertise.

Education and Experience

• A valid Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License (Maintenance “M1”/“M2” rating).
 
• An undergraduate degree and post-secondary teaching experience are preferred; however, applicants with an equivalent combination of teaching and work experience may be considered. Aviation teaching experience would be an asset.
 
• An Instructor’s Diploma or valid BC Teacher’s Certificate appropriate to the instructional assignment is preferred, and will be required following appointment in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
 
• Six to ten years recent relevant experience in some or all of the following:
• Fixed wing maintenance experience on general aviation and/or large transport category aircraft
• Rotary maintenance experience in light, intermediate, medium or heavy helicopters.
• Aircraft structural repair experience related to sheet metal, and composites

Skills and Abilities

• Candidates must be committed to a team approach
• Demonstrate good written and oral English skills and have good interpersonal skills.
• The ideal candidate will have an exceptional teaching record with demonstrated learner-centred teaching philosophy.
• Successful applicants will be an integral part of the team that will help Okanagan College realize the promise of a world-class college.
• Candidates will be comfortable in a computerized environment and demonstrate knowledge of programs relevant to their discipline. The successful applicant will be able to encourage communication between students and faculty.