Aviation Maintenance Technology Instructor

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Job Title:  

Aviation Maintenance Technology Instructor

Agency:

Central Georgia Technical College

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000005571

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

ANNUAL GROSS SALARY IN THE LOW TO MID $60S

Job Description:

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, provides associate-level instruction to students in classroom and lab settings, prepares syllabi and lesson plans. Develops program goals and objectives. The instructor must possess the ability to teach all phases of the curriculum. Demonstrates the use of appropriate teaching techniques; use of appropriate testing and grading procedures including proper maintenance of grade books and any other record-keeping required; effective use of oral and written communication skills; and knowledge of current in-field procedures. Follows approved course syllabus. Maintains program requirements, attends/completes all professional development training; meet with students and college personnel to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues. Evaluates student progress in attaining goals and objectives. Completes all reports, records and invoices in a timely manner and maintains accurate inventory of all assigned properties. This position may also serve as a lead instructor to provide mentoring support to adjunct faculty teaching in the discipline. Maintains qualifications for employment as described by the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Policy Manual and accreditation standards. Follows rules and regulations described by the TCSG Policy Manual and other policies and procedures established by the institution. Dual Enrollment instructors are subject to the rules and regulations of the on-site location. Position may involve teaching traditional day and/or evening classes or online classes and will require travel within the college’s service area and additional travel as needed.

Projected Work Hours/Location:

This position generally works normal business day hours of 7:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday. Additional hours or a flexible schedule to include evenings may be required as needed.

Position will be assigned to the Aerospace Training and Sustainment Center campus at the Middle Georgia Regional Airport. This position will work all 12 calendar months per year and at 40 hours per week.

Teaching assignments may include teaching, and required travel, to one or more campus/site locations, to include dual enrollment programs and assigned locations, or any combination thereof, and may include a combination of face-to-face and distance instructional delivery methods. Faculty may be assigned to any campus/site based on the business needs of the college.

Salary / Benefits:

The selected candidate can expect to receive a contingent offer with an annual gross salary in the low to mid $60s. Actual salary to be determined by the candidate’s highest qualifying degree based on meeting published minimum and preferred qualifications. Position is eligible for state benefits to include retirement, insurance, leave accrual and holiday pay. CGTC is a member of Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) and Employees Retirement System of Georgia (ERS).

Physical Demands: Teaching responsibilities are typically performed in a classroom/lab environment with the employee intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling for three (3) – four (4) continuous hours at a time. The employee frequently lifts/carries objects that weigh 40lbs. Lab responsibilities are typically performed in an industrial setting and require that the employee stand/or walk for six (6) hours.

Minimum Qualifications: Candidate must meet the Standard Academic OR Other/Alternative Qualifications:

§  Standard Academic Qualification:

-       Earned Technical Certificate of Credit or higher, or some college, in Aviation Maintenance Technology or closely related field from an academic institution that is accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.

-       FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings.

Required Documentation for Standard Academic Qualification: Candidate must upload all required documentation to the CGTC applicant portal:

• Current Resume

• Completed CGTC Job Application

• ALL transcripts from any academic institution in which post-secondary credit was earned and which show all conferred educational degrees. Unofficial copies are acceptable as part of the employment packet; diploma copies are not accepted in lieu of a transcript.

• Documentation of work experience.

• Other/Alternative Qualification: – Applicants who do not meet the standard academic qualification may be considered under the following criteria.

-       Certificate, license, or specialized training in field.

-       FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings   .

-       Minimum of one (1) years of documented full-time work experience in the field or closely related field.

Required Documentation for Other/Alternative Academic Qualification: Candidate must upload all required documentation to the CGTC employment portal:

• Current Resume

• Completed CGTC Job Application

• ALL transcripts from any academic institution in which post-secondary credit was earned and also which show all conferred educational degrees. Unofficial copies are acceptable as part of the employment packet, diploma copies are not accepted in lieu of a transcript.

• CGTC Faculty Qualification Equivalency Form

• ALL supporting documentation that demonstrates qualifications specific to the teaching discipline. Examples include, but are not limited to, publications or presented papers, professional development, work experience, professional licensure and certifications related to the teaching discipline).

Preferred Qualifications: Preference may be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, provide transcripts of conferred degrees and demonstrate in the employment history possession of one or more of the following:

• Earned bachelor’s degree in aviation maintenance technology or closely related field from an academic institution that is accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education

• Documented post-secondary teaching experience

Application Procedure:

Applicants are required to complete the employment application in full and provide supporting documentation by the stated closing deadline for the position. CGTC does not accept mailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications.

Applicants who complete the application procedure will be evaluated to meet the position requirements based on the published job responsibilities, meeting the minimum and preferred qualifications based on the educational history, employment skills presented under job duties in the application system against the published job announcement. A completed application packet consists of the following:

• A completed CGTC electronic application in the CGTC application portal.

• As applicable, applicants for instructional positions are asked to provide a resume in addition to completing the CGTC application. Applicants for non-instructional positions may provide a resume if they wish. Submission of the resume does not replace the requirement to complete the CGTC electronic application.

• Postsecondary transcripts that demonstrate the conferral of the degree, if applicable, and demonstrate the applicant meets the educational minimum requirements and, if applicable, the preferred educational requirements (grade reports and diploma copies are not accepted in lieu of transcripts)

• Positions requiring a High School Diploma or GED as a minimum qualification do not have to submit a HSD/GED transcript documentation as part of the application process

• Non-photo license(s) and/or certification(s) which fulfill the minimum, and if applicable the preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement

Incomplete application packets at the time of the position closing may not be considered. It is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain and upload the application documentation by the stated deadline.

A review of completed application packets may begin upon receipt. Interviews of qualified candidates may be held following review; the position may close at any time following October 1, 2026 based on candidate selection.

For more information concerning our application process or available positions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 478-757-3449 or 478-218-3700 or via email to [email protected].

All applicants are subject to the following applicable pre-employment screenings:

Criminal History Records                 

Motor Vehicle Records

Employment References 

Pre-Employment Drug Test

Fingerprint Records                 

Credit History Records

Psychological Screening 

Medical Examination

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Central Georgia Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

The Title IX/Section 504/ADA Coordinator for CGTC nondiscrimination policies is Cathy Johnson, Executive Director for Athletics and Compliance, Room A136, 80 Cohen Walker Drive, Warner Robins, Ga, 31088; Phone (478) 218-3309; Fax (478) 471-5197; Email: [email protected].

All application materials are subject to the Georgia Open Records Act O. C. G. A. §50-18-70.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.