Assistant Professor, Aviation Mechanics

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Crestview, FL Posted:

May 6, 2026

Closes:

Open Until Filled Type:

Full-time Position ID:

200239

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In over 50 years of service, Northwest Florida State College has earned a reputation for educational excellence and community involvement. As part of Florida's public system of 28 state and community colleges, NWFSC offers bachelor's degree programs, associate degrees, and certificates.

Salary Range :

$53,309-$77,930 (Based on level of degree and experience. Salary may be enhanced by supplemental teaching.)

Job Description:

This position is assigned to the Part 147 Aircraft Maintenance Technician School at NWFSC. Applicants must meet the requirements of 14 CFR § 147.19 and 14 CFR § 65.71(a) to be eligible for this position. This position is responsible for curriculum development, delivery of lecture and lab exercises, assessment, and record keeping of all students assigned to the class. Directly supervise all students assigned to

AMT 0701

General

I, AMT 0702

General

II, AMT 0703

General

III, AMT 0704

General

IV, AMT 0712

Airframe

I, AMT 0713

Airframe

II, AMT 0714

Airframe

III, AMT 0717

Airframe

IV, AMT 0821C

Powerplant

I, AMT 0822C

Powerplant

II, AMT 0823C

Powerplant III, and

AMT 0824C

Powerplant IV. Maintain discipline, safety, and cleanliness within the classroom and lab environments at all times. Monitor student attendance and retention rates. Follow course outlines and objectives and evaluate and advise students. Be able to teach assigned classes and to effectively manage the day-to-day operation of the class and shop. Prepare lesson plans, develop teaching materials and provide all class lectures, lab, and clinical instruction according to the required curriculum. Maintain academic and FAA records. Attend all scheduled departmental meetings. Participate in budget planning and operate within the approved budget. Complete annual mandatory compliance training. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Aviation.

Benefits:

Health insurance for employee and dependent coverage available. College-paid basic life insurance for employee with additional coverage for employee and/or dependents at employee's expense College-paid retirement with 3% employee contribution to the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Optional dental and vision insurance at employee's expense Paid sick leave accrual Paid time off for designated holidays, winter break, and spring break Free tickets to designated Mattie Kelly Arts Center and Raider Athletic events

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in aviation maintenance or closely related field AND current FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification AND five (5) years' directly related field experience. OR Associate's degree in aviation maintenance or closely related field AND current FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification AND seven (7) years' directly related field experience. OR Current FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification AND ten (10) years' directly related field experience. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills. Prior teaching experience preferred. All degrees must be from a regionally-accredited postsecondary institution. This full-time 9-month position is eligible for continuing contract status and is contingent upon board approval and funding.

Additional Information:

Classification:

Twelve-Month Instructional Personnel Grant Funded:

Y Location:

Crestview Campus FLSA Status:

Exempt Application Deadline:

Open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Application Instructions:

All sections of the application must be completed. In addition to the application, please submit ALL of the following: NWFSC Application. Resume. A cover letter explaining why you consider yourself qualified for this position. Copies of unofficial transcripts. •After submitting your resume, the following page will allow you to upload additional documents. The maximum allowable size for uploading documents is 10 MB. Documents exceeding 10 MB must be scanned at a lower resolution or divided into separate pages to reduce file size. If you are disabled and need accommodations in order to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources before the specified closeout date. All qualified persons will be considered on an equal basis. Any applicant's grievance should be addressed to the Human Resources Executive Director. Northwest Florida State College does not discriminate based on age, color, ethnicity, race, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, religion, genetic information, sex, gender, or any other legally protected classification in its employment practices or its educational programs or activities. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, NWFSC strictly prohibits the discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, job training, and other terms and conditions of employment. Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans for Career Service positions. NWFSC is an Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Institution and a Drug Free Workplace. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Powered by