Instructor, ATI

Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology

Flushing, New York

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Aviation Industry, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Power Plant, Procedure Development, Safety/Work Safety, Staff Requirements, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum
LOCATION
Flushing, New York
POSTED
2 days ago

Effective date: September 02, 2026

Job Title: Full-time Faculty Position – non tenure track

Department: Aviation Training Institute (ATI)

Reports to: Vice President of Training

Status: Exempt

Position Status: FT

Hours: Based on course schedule and office hours

**College Conformance Statements

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

  • Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.

  • Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.

  • Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.

  • Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other supervisors, coworkers, customers, vendors, agencies, etc.

Position purpose

A non-tenure track, full-time faculty position for the Aviation Training Institute.

The Aviation Training Institute houses non-collegiate studies in an FAA approved part 147 curriculum allowing students to prepare themselves for careers in aviation maintenance.

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks

  1. Teaches lecture and laboratory classes in general, airframe, and power plant curriculums;

  1. Grades projects and exams; maintains student attendance and grade records as per FAA requirements

  1. Assist with work groups to enhance laboratory and lecture experiences

  1. Advises ATI students;

  1. Supports student learning and activities; enhances educational materials as appropriate

  1. As directed by VP of Training, assists with the evaluation of adjuncts -both in lab and lecture environment

  1. Participates in departmental meetings/projects and serves on college wide committees/initiatives

  1. Attend College wide events, such as Open House, etc.

**Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  1. Education and/or Experience Requirements

A minimum requirement for this position is FAA Airframe and Powerplant certifications

  1. Professional Skills

Ability to meet the requirements of designated maintenance examiner applicants

  1. Reasoning Ability

Ability to operate machinery in a safe manner - following established procedures

Ability to understand and follow directions both written and verbal

  1. Work environment and physical functions

This position is located in both a classroom and a hanger/ramp area. Generally, an employee needs to be able to sit, stand, and navigate within those areas.

  1. Preferred:

A bachelor’s degree as well a minimum of two years aviation maintenance experience

Prior teaching experience

Compensation and benefits:

Salary: $55,000 for well-qualified individuals. Salary is determined based upon experience and education as well as internal equity. The College offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, long-term disability, generous leave policies, paid holidays, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, tax-deferred retirement savings plan, as well as employee and dependent tuition assistance programs.

 

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Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology