Aviation Maintenance Instructor

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Working Title:

Aviation Maintenance Instructor

Institution:

Northland Community and Technical CollegeTech College Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union:

210: Minnesota State College Faculty

City:

NLND - Aerospace Campus

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

Job Description

Northland Community and Technical College seeks a full-time Aviation Maintenance Instructor dedicated to excellence in teaching, who desires to become part of a creative, vibrant, student-centered learning community.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to interdisciplinary and cross-cultural perspectives. Faculty members at Northland are professionally active scholars who participate in departmental and campus-wide activities to enhance their disciplines, promote interdisciplinary discourse and collaboration, and advance the college mission.  The college is committed to reflecting a diversity of perspectives and backgrounds amongst its administrators, faculty, and staff.

Examples of Duties:

• Provide classroom skills and instruction.
• Deliver instruction using a variety of methods including on-site, online and/or hybrid-blended for a wide range of students, including traditional, developmental, adult, concurrent enrollment and English-language learners.
• Conduct classroom research and other assessment/evaluation activities.
• Mentor and advise students.
• Maintain consistent communication with students through office hours, email, and telephone.
• Plan, develop, and deliver curriculum.
• Engage in grant activities with Northland partners.
• Support the mission, vision, and core values of Northland Community and Technical College.
• Engage in professional development activities.
• Promote diversity and cultural competency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirement

• Diploma in aviation maintenance.

Occupational Experience Requirement

• Four full-time (or equivalent) years of verified related paid work experience in aviation maintenance.

Recency Requirement

• One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field. The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.

Professional Requirement

FAA Airframe and Power Plant License (FAA 147 requirement).

Preferred Qualification 

• Have a minimum of two years’ experience teaching.
• Have experience with Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) both large and small.
• Coursework in teaching pedagogies and preparation in principles and methods of evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population.
• Be knowledgeable about methods of instruction, testing and evaluation of students.
• Experience maintaining DOD Group 4/5 UAS.
• Knowledge and skills of industry-related software as they relate to the aviation industry and the teaching profession.
• Previous experience with small and large grants.

Other Requirements

In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday; Days

Telework (Yes/No)

No

About

Northland is a comprehensive two-year community & technical college with campuses in East Grand Forks and Thief River Falls, MN. We are united as one college to increase educational access, support student success, strengthen partnerships, and advance equity in the communities we serve.

Working together to improve the state we love.
 

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance
• to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability
• insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Other Information
Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at
http://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/Labor/.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact Kari Beito at 218-683-8632 or email kari.beito@northlandcollege.edu. Please indicate what assistance is needed.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.  We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

08-20-2025

Position End Date:

Open Date:

06-23-2025

Close Date:

Posting Contact Name:

Kari Beito

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]