Job Description

JOB

The Aviation Management and Career Pilot Technology Program Chair/Instructor is responsible for providing oversight of the program and planning quality instruction to students using seated, online, and hybrid courses. This individual is responsible for providing innovative and engaging instruction and ensuring that course topics and examples evolve with advancements in the field. This position is responsible for scheduling, creating, and coordinating all courses for students to successfully complete degree requirements. This individual will coordinate all facets of the Aviation Management and Career Pilot Technology Program; devising and executing a recruiting program to engage and enroll new students. More specifically, this individual will network with regional aviation partners to collaborate on projects, market the aviation program, and further develop partnerships crucial to Aviation in the surrounding region. This position will report to the Director of Advanced Manufacturing & Industrial Systems Technology Program Chair.



EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Bachelor's degree in the aerospace discipline from an institutionally accredited college or university or an Associate degree with completion of Bachelor's degree expected within 3 yearsA minimum of three years demonstrated aviation management and/or relevant aviation experienceMust hold a current FAA Flight Instructor CertificationIn depth knowledge of the regional aviation industry and emerging sectors Previous teaching experience at a community college or university, experience using instructional technologies, and teaching online courses are preferred skillsWorking ConditionsTypical classroom or online teaching environment Frequent flight simulator use for extended periods of timeOccasional flight instruction in a cockpit may be needed (Note: LCC does not currently operate a flight school)Frequent standing for 6 to 8 hours per day, withstanding frequent changes in temperature Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, crouching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling Infrequent lifting and carrying items up to 50 lbs. without assistance Frequent travel between buildings on campus and infrequent travel to other campuses Frequent communication with students and other faculty and staff members Infrequent sitting at a desk or workstation using a telephone, computer, keyboard, and mouse Exposure to fire and chemical hazards



SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Lenoir Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College complies with existing federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The College prohibits discrimination against and/or exclusion from participation in any benefits or activities by any person, either on the staff and faculty or in the student body, on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, or disability.