Aeronautics Instructor

Mt. San Antonio College is seeking a highly qualified Aeronautics Instructor to teach college-level courses in aeronautics. The successful candidate will have a strong background in aviation and be able to effectively communicate with students of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

• Teach aeronautics courses such as Primary Pilot Ground School, Introduction to Aviation Careers, Federal Aviation Regulations, Aviation Weather, and/or other aeronautics courses as needed.
• Instruct a diverse population of aeronautics students through informed instructional methods and contribute to their growth and success as students.
• Maintain current knowledge of the aviation discipline and of educational teaching methodologies.
• Participate in aeronautics curriculum development, learning outcomes and assessment, and aeronautics department advisory committee meetings.
• Perform the duties of a professor and comply with the college's responsibilities for professors.
• Collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and administrators in planning and administering aeronautics initiatives and programs.
• Conduct office hours, complete college required paperwork, and respond to emails in a timely manner.
• Teaching assignments may include late afternoons, weekends, and evening hours. Teaching assignments may also include teaching college level classes at a high school through dual enrollment programs.

• A bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience, or an associate degree and six years of professional experience.
• Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master's degree.
• Commitment to the community college goals/objectives of providing quality programs and services for students with diverse abilities and interests.
• Personal qualities to work effectively and sensitively in a multicultural environment.
• Awareness and commitment to the special needs of non-traditional students.

• Communicate effectively to students orally and in writing.
• FAA Certification as a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certified Flight Instructor.
• No history of FAA certificate actions or FAA enforcement actions.
• Teaching experience, classroom or remote instruction, at a college, in industry, or in government.
• Evidence of awareness of the racial, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses physical and/or learning as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.