Senior Instructor, Avionics

Senior Instructor, Avionics

Position Details

Title: Senior Instructor, Avionics

Academic Centre of Study: Aviation

Assignment Category:         Academic      

Reports To:    Director/Deputy Director

JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY

To provide operational and programme execution as well as supervision and functional direction to instructors and support staff.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching

• Designs, develops and delivers aviation technical as well as aircraft maintenance and managerial curriculum for approved training programmes.
• Organises, manages and delivers specific programmes/courses offered by UTT Aviation Institute.
• Maintains conformity to curriculum requirements and quality of delivery in keeping with Aviation’s Approved Training Organizations (ATO) and UTT’s standards.
• Provides operational supervision and functional direction to Instructors and support staff.
• Develops course materials, hand-outs, project assignments and examinations.
• Assesses and grades student learning outcomes.
• Provides regular and timely feedback to students.

Research

• Conducts research in aviation maintenance and related field, and uses findings to enhance existing, and promote new approved training courses and programmes.
• Participates in aviation and other academic conferences.
• Stays current in related discipline through involvement in professional organisations, maintenance of relationship with tertiary aviation institutions, participation in workshops, and operating Approved Maintenance Organization, Approved Training Organization and Air Operator Certificate processes.

Service

• Participates in various committees at the University as well as provides service to the wider community (inclusive of government and industry), through workshops, seminars, public lectures, and professional consulting, and career guidance services.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Current Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License (AMEL) with categories: X Electrical/ Instrumentation, Compass, Radio Communication/Navigation and Autopilot Systems or Equivalent FAA Licensing.
• A minimum of eight (8) years’ relevant experience in the aircraft maintenance industry, with five (5) years as a Trainer / Instructor in an ATO /AOC/AMO certificate holder organisation or equivalent Industry. 
• Relevant Technical Training experience at a tertiary educational institution.
• Degree in Aircraft Maintenance and or Management will be an asset
• Human Factors Training.
• Level 3 Aircraft Type and Familiarisation Training in large aircraft categories.

COMPETENCIES

• Proven, sound knowledge (both theory and practice) in the subject field of aircraft maintenance, airframes, systems and engines.
• Excellent presentation (oral and written) communication skills
• Sound knowledge of creative and pedagogical skills
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated commitment to professional excellence and continued growth within subject field or discipline
• Ability to keep abreast of advanced teaching methods, including the use of current and future technologies to support student learning and career objectives
• Ability to function in an online environment
• Ability to work with campus-based personnel and students

Deadline date: Thursday 30^th May, 2024