Job Details

FY25 - Aviation Maintenance Technician Instructor Limited



LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

West Los Angeles College

Aviation Maintenance Technician Instructor

Full-Time, C-Basis (10 Months), Limited Assignment

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 4:30 PM, May 23, 2025



The LACCD is comprised of nine colleges serving all or part of more than 40 cities in Southern California and spanning a service area of 882 square miles. Its colleges offer instruction to 225,000 students annually in 600 associate degree and 400 certificate of achievement programs in general, career-technical, and transfer education, and contribute significantly to the economic and social well-being of its students, the regional economy, and the greater Los Angeles area. For more information about the LACCD, please visit our website at www.laccd.edu.

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The West Los Angeles College (WLAC) Applied Technology Division seeks one creative faculty member with a demonstrated commitment to student success for a full-time limited position to start in the Fall 2025 semester. WLAC offers the only Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved community college program in Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) in the city of Los Angeles. The successful candidates will exhibit a passion for teaching and will have an opportunity to contribute to a growing Aviation Maintenance program and to work collaboratively with the college's other departments to build an integrated program that offers multiple academic and/or professional pathways. This assignment is limited to two (2) semesters.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Capable of teaching all courses in the Aviation Maintenance Technician Program.

Note: The teaching schedule for the 2025-2026 academic year is Monday through Thursday from 4:45 p.m. to 10:25 p.m., plus 5 hours 35 minutes per week office hours. Future schedules may include evening or weekend hours as part of the assignment.

Provide the training required for AMT students in accordance with the FAA operating procedures and guidelines.

Provide the skills and knowledge required for competency in the field of aircraft maintenance, including use of reference materials, tools, equipment and technology.

Provide an in-depth knowledge of mechanic privileges, limitations, and responsibilities, including a working knowledge of the Federal Aviation Regulations.

Perform duties associated with instruction and academic support, including evaluating student performance, developing and assessing student learning outcomes, updating courses and curriculum, maintaining a posted schedule of office hours, and being available for student consultation by appointment.

Comply with additional instructional and operational guidelines as detailed in the WLAC Operations and Curriculum Manual, as approved by the FAA.

Maintain accurate records in accordance with the policies, rules, regulations, and procedures of the Los Angeles Community College District and the FAA.

Participate in shared governance related to academic and professional matters. These activities will occur both within the division as well as in the larger college setting.

Participate in program review and the development and revision of curriculum and student learning outcomes for the AMT program.

Engage in department, division, and college initiatives.

Participate in meetings and other activities sponsored by professional organizations, community partnerships, and advisory boards.

Participate in AMT pathway development through outreach with high schools, 4-year universities, and industry.

Participate in recruitment, outreach, and development of cooperative work experience opportunities for students.

Perform other duties as assigned by the department chair.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any Bachelor's degree AND two (2) years of professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment OR

Any Associate degree AND six (6) years of professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment

A demonstrated sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

A medical certificate indicating fitness to instruct or associate with students is required at the applicant's expense after selection from an eligible list and prior to employment.

Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, all students and employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption. LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status in compliance with the LACCD Board of Trustees' policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date.

License Qualifications

A valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe & Powerplant Certificate

(Instructors must meet the FAA eligibility requirements of FAR 147.23)

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree

Experience teaching in an AMT Program, particularly within the community college system.

Experience working in Avionics technology, and Airframe and/or Powerplant topics as listed in FAR Part 147 Appendix B, C, and D.

Familiarity with Aircraft and Maintenance Professional Originations and AMT skills competition guidelines.

Proficiency in computer use and willingness to use advanced technology to provide high-quality instruction, including online instruction and/or certification (Canvas preferred).

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Experience using student-centered and innovative pedagogies to teach and motivate students at all levels of college-readiness.

Ability to adapt varying pedagogical approaches to meet the needs of a diverse student population including, but not limited to, Latinas/os/x, African Americans, veterans, students with disabilities, student-parents, and foster youth.

Familiarity with and commitment to the mission and functions of a community college.

Demonstrated understanding of career pathways and transfer/workforce opportunities as they relate to the field.

Outstanding interpersonal skills and a desire and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students, and other members of a diverse campus community.

Experience with successful grant implementation, grant development, and grant management. Readiness to maintain continuous grant development.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The starting salary range for the ten (10) month assignment is $74,500 to $138,430 commensurate with academic preparation and professional experience. The doctoral differential is $4,710 per academic year. District benefits include health, dental and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents and term life insurance for the employee.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

All applications will be screened to ensure that they meet the minimum requirements as stated above. All required materials must be received or the application package will be considered incomplete and will not be submitted to the screening committee. The application and materials must be submitted no later than 4:30 PM on May 23, 2025 for consideration. The search committee will select applicants to be invited to the college at their own expense for an interview. All materials submitted become the property of WLAC and the Los Angeles Community College District.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All applicants will be required to file the application using the web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments. Please go to https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=6&c=laccd . After clicking the link, click the magnifying glass to view all posted announcements. You may upload transcripts and other supporting documentation in the spaces marked "other documents".

For consideration in the selection process, all interested applicants must submit the following:

Letter of interest that describes the applicant's interest in the position and details why the applicant is a good fit for the position;

Current resume that summarizes how the applicant meets the qualifications of the position;

Contact information for three (3) professional references;

Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts; if invited to interview, candidate should be prepared to provide official transcripts. All degrees must be granted by an accredited college or university in the United States. Transcripts from a foreign institution must be submitted with an approved evaluation of equivalency from a foreign evaluation service approved by California Commission on Teaching Credentialing.

Application materials will not be accepted by Fax, U.S Mail, Email or In-Person. Incomplete applications may be excluded from consideration. Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. LACCD and its Colleges reserve the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time.

For additional information, please contact:

Andrea Rodriguez-Blanco

Dean of Academic Affairs

Rodrigaa3@laccd.edu



Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three (3) business days prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested.

Equal Employment Policy

The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer related), sexual orientation, or veteran status. Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of under-represented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301).

The Los Angeles Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator


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