Aviation Maintenance Technology Instructor

Aviation Maintenance Technology Instructor

Salary

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Location

ESCC - Aviation - 3405 Highway 231 South, Ozark, AL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-27:6

College/Division

ESCC-205660-Aviation Maintenance Technology

Opening Date

10/05/2026

Closing Date

10/20/2026 11:59 PM Central

Campus Location

Enterprise State Community College

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Position Summary

The aviation maintenance technology instructor prepares course syllabi and instructional materials, delivers instruction, and evaluates student progress in the Alabama Aviation College (AAC) Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program. The instructor maintains student and class records in accordance with college policies and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) procedures and provides academic advice to students. This is a full-time position based on the AAC Ozark campus and may include teaching day and/or night classes. In addition to teaching responsibilities on the Ozark campus, the successful applicant may be required to teach at our FAA-certified instructional site in Andalusia or other dual enrollment sites; teaching may also be required exclusively at one of these additional sites. Travel may be required to meeting locations on the ESCC Campus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares course syllabi and instructional materials, delivers instruction, and evaluates and records student progress in assigned courses.
• Prepares and submits student and class records in accordance with policies and procedures established by the College and the FAA.
• Employs appropriate teaching strategies in classroom and laboratory settings.
• Maintains equipment used to train students in assigned classes. Maintaining equipment includes ensuring the equipment is ready for lab, notifying leadership if equipment is broken, ordering parts to repair equipment, and replacing parts. Instructors may use students to maintain equipment during a training event.
• Assigns outside learning experiences (homework) to students that reinforce classroom and laboratory instruction.
• Evaluates student progress at frequent intervals using a variety of methods, including tests and skills demonstrations.
• Explains, demonstrates, and ensures the safe use of tools, materials, and equipment in classroom and laboratory settings.
• Evaluates and advises the College administration on the inventory of instructional materials, including computer resources, pertinent to the area of instruction.
• Orders required materials using established procedures.
• Advises students on class schedules and coursework for degree plan completion.
• Schedules and maintains office hours for student assistance.
• Promotes leadership and enrichment experiences through student organizations and/or other activities.
• Assists students in securing employment.
• Remains current on technological and employment trends pertinent to area of instruction; recommends curricula, syllabi, and/or daily lesson plan changes to the Aviation Division Chair.
• Maintains current licensures and certifications as required.
• Interacts with representatives from the aviation industry and agencies.
• Participates in college meetings, college committees, and in-service activities.
• Participates in curriculum development, evaluation, and revision.
• Assists in planning, developing, and evaluating college programs and activities.
• Supports college mission, including the institution's commitment to providing opportunities to students without regard to race, sex, age, income, religion, disability, or occupation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic Certificate
• Six years of full-time aviation maintenance and/or teaching experience in aircraft maintenance and repair

OR

• Associate's degree
• Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic Certificate
• Three years of full-time aviation maintenance and/or teaching experience in aircraft maintenance and repair

Application Procedures/Additional Information

POSITION AVAILABLE: January 2027

SALARY:

Salary Schedule D1 $43,792 - $98,138 (9-month salary) and $13,521 - $ 30,351 (3-month summer salary *not guaranteed) based upon the Alabama Community College System Salary Schedule to be determined by the applicant's education and years of applicable experience. Applicant acknowledges that if selected for the position that applicant's placement on the applicable salary schedule will be dependent upon the verified information provided.

POSITION DEADLINE:

Applications must be received by October 20, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Incomplete or late application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. Application packets submitted after the deadline date will eliminate the possibility of an interview. The submission of all required application materials by the deadline is the sole responsibility of the applicant.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Applicants must submit a complete packet which consists of the following:

• Completed ESCC Application for Employment
• Copy of transcript showing degree and date conferred or high school diploma if applicable
• Current resume showing required amount of full-time experience
• A cover letter of application specifically detailing and relating the applicant's education, and experience to the qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of the position.
• Copy of FAA A&P license

Please note: Employment is contingent upon employer verification of work experience. Applicants must provide documentation of the required applicable experience if an offer is made.

Only applicants who meet the required qualifications and submit a complete application packet by the deadline will be considered. Applications submitted by fax, email, mail, or hand delivery will NOT be accepted. All applications become the property of ESCC. Requests for copies of application materials, including transcripts, will be denied. Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from a criminal background check. Enterprise State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employees eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security. Enterprise State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Enterprise State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.

The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Enterprise State Community College application for employment form is available at www.escc.edu and should be submitted online.

Sick Leave

All regular full-time instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is equivalent to 7 hours per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teachers Retirement.

7 hours per month

(may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave

Not applicable

(off between terms)

Personal Leave

All regular full-time instructional staff earns up to five (5) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.

Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.

(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave

Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays

New Years Day

Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday

National Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

16 (5 locally assigned)

Retirement

The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit The Retirement Systems of Alabama. All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers Retirement System of Alabama.

Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)

Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Law Enforcement Officers:

Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)

Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Health Insurance

PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit http://www.rsa-al.gov/index.php/members/peehip

Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307
• Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

• Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
• Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $904 monthly (effective 10/01/25).

Duty Hours

(Hours vary by campus and instructional needs)

Tuition Assistance

This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.

Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:

1/3 waived after 1st year

2/3 waived after 2nd year

3/3 waived after 3rd year

Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.

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Did you attach the required application materials as listed on the job bulletin, including 1) a current résumé, 2) a cover letter describing specifically how your experience and qualifications meet the required qualifications, 3) copies of appropriate transcript(s) identifying the applicant, date degree conferred, and verifying the minimum degree requirements (NOTE: COPIES OF DIPLOMAS WILL NOT BE SUFFICIENT) and 4) copies of applicable licenses and/or certifications if required by the job posting? Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. (You are encouraged to double-check your uploaded items. IF YOU CANNOT ANSWER YES, PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION UNTIL YOU HAVE ALL OF THESE MATERIALS UPLOADED.)

• Yes, all required documents are attached.
• No, I did not attach the required documents. I understand that without the required documents attached I will not be eligible for an interview or an offer of employment.

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I understand that I will be contacted through the email I have provided on my application for updates on this position.

• Yes
• No

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