Instructional Specialist Aviation Maintenance

Job Summary

The position of Instructional Specialist-Aviation Maintenance serves as a faculty member for the FAA 
Aviation Maintenance Technology program. In individual reports to the Dean of Technical, Workforce 
and Community Education programs. All lab courses are held at the New River Community and 
Technical Hanger location at the Raleigh County Airport, Beaver, WV. The Instructional Specialist Aviation Maintenance will teach a full-time instructional load per semester, advise students and 
engage community and College activities. This is a 12-month, exempt, faculty position. 

Nature of Work

Specific areas of accountability:
• Conduct classroom lectures using approved lesson plans.
• Ensure students successfully complete shop/laboratory assignments.
• Manage all required shop projects and maintain shop inventory and condition of training 
equipment and supplies.
• Submit accurate grade and attendance information within established time periods.
• Maintain and complete on-the-job and formalized training programs to enhance job 
performance.
• Engage with institutional colleagues related to committee and faculty development.
• Participate in all mandatory institutional meetings and graduations.
• Adheres to and comply with all relevant federal, state, and local laws.
• Abides by all purchasing rules and provisions and reports/balances account as required or 
directed.
• Adheres to all institutional policies and guidelines, including the provisions of the faculty and 
employee handbooks.
• Adhere to and comply with the relevant provisions of the WV State Ethics Acts.
• Adheres to all safety rules and provisions; reports any personal accidents/injuries or 
accidents/injuries of assigned staff to HR by end of the workday or work shift, and completes 
all required performance evaluations timely, completely, and accurately.
• Adheres to all FAA PART 147 regulations
• Effective classroom management and ability to facilitate discussions with diverse individuals 
and groups of varying sizes.
• Support the Program Director responsibilities as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Professional Development

• Compliance training is to be completed routinely and within timelines.
• Participate in additional professional development opportunities through professional 
organization affiliations.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills/Abilities
• Strong Planning and Execution skills to include ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and 
schedule business engagement activities to meet department goals and deadlines.
• Effective Communication skills to include Active listening skills leading to appropriate sales 
techniques and oral and written correspondence and presentations. 
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency using computers and related multiple software applications, including MS Office 
and Google products.
• Self-Directed, ability to work independently while following directives from college
leadership.

Education

Associate's degree - Relevant field of study - Required

Bachelor's degree - Preferred

Experience

In addition to the knowledge/education, the following related work experience is typically required, for this position.  An equivalent combination of education and recent, related experience may be acceptable.

10 years' experience - Verifiable Aviation Maintenance Field Experience; 3 years of experience must meet the FAA standards; part 147 standards. - Required

1 year - Classroom facilitation: experience with remote classroom technology such as Zoom. - Preferred

License or Certification

FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certification - Required

Valid Driver's License - Required

Expectations

Employees are expected to adhere to the Mission, Values and Vision of the College. Each employee’s 
position has attributes that contribute to the achievement of these goals.

Mission
New River Community and Technical College provides accessible, affordable, quality education and 
workforce programs to meet the needs of the region it serves.

Values
Shared values guide New River Community and Technical College in fulfilling its mission. These values 
influence thoughts, guide decisions, mold policies, and determine courses of action. Our employees 
are expected to support and enact these values in our daily work.

RESPECT
• Recognize and celebrate the unique contributions and perspectives of all individuals.
• Involve a diverse range of voices and perspectives in decision-making.
• Ensure everyone feels they are an integral part of the College.
HONESTY
• Communicate openly and truthfully.
• Take responsibility for one’s actions.
• Provide accurate and transparent reporting of data.
• Make decisions based on ethical principles.
EDUCATION
• Encourage and support a culture of continuous learning.
• Facilitate the sharing of information.
• Offer access to a diverse range of educational resources.
• Encourage curiosity.
• Regularly assess educational programs and supporting services.
• Cultivate a workforce of knowledgeable, competent, and skilled leaders.
COMMUNITY
• Actively engage with the local community.
• Partner with local businesses, organizations, and non-profits.
• Meet the educational needs and interests of the local community.
• Encourage and facilitate civic engagement among students, staff, faculty, and 
administration.

VISION
New River Community and Technical College will improve students’ lives and will enrich communities
as an increasingly integral part of the educational and economic landscape of southern West Virginia.

Disclaimer

This description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties to be performed by 
the position incumbent. Justification for information provided in the job description may be 
requested. Employees are required to follow job-related instructions and perform other job-related 
activities assigned by their supervisor.

All requirements are subject to possible modification in order to provide reasonable accommodation 
to individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat 
or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, students, other employees, or the public.