Job Description

Title: Aviation Lab Technician

Employee Classification: Administrative/Professional

Institution: Northeast State Community College

Department: Technologies Division

Salary: $43,443 - $48,494 dependent on education and experience

Please use the Total Compensation Calculator found on the Northeast State Careers Page for a breakdown of the value of the benefits offered to employees of the college.

The Aviation Technology Lab Technician maintains Aviation Technology labs and equipment, setting up and supervising laboratory activities, and assists faculty with curriculum development, instructional activities, program outreach and recruitment.

Job Duties

• Assist with outreach and recruitment activities
• Assist students with academic planning and refer them to student support resources as needed
• Serve as lab assistant for aviation labs, including day, evening, and weekend labs as assigned
• Assist with developing and implementing policies and procedures for aviation labs
• Assist faculty with the integration of soft skills (communication, teamwork, financial literacy, interview skills, etc.) into the curriculum
• Evaluate equipment and supply needs in aviation labs and recommend updates, reorders, or maintenance
• Provide administrative support for grant reporting, data collection, and documentation
• Participate in appropriate professional development activities

Minimum Qualifications

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certification
• At least one (1) year of experience in an aviation industrial setting
• Associate degree in aviation, aerospace, or related industrial field from an accredited institution

Preferred Qualifications

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certification with Inspection Authorization
• Experience teaching in a classroom and/or laboratory environment
• Project management or administrative experience
• Training in an industrial environment
• Conversational ability or fluency in a second language

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Technology Skills: MS Office suite; videoconferencing software; digital records management systems; general operating systems and data information systems
• Knowledge of or background in technical education sufficient to assist with curriculum development, course updates, and basic instructional activities
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationships with faculty, staff, and students
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with faculty, students, and administrators
• Time management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects.
• Demonstrate sufficient manual dexterity to safely operate laboratory equipment and ability to supervise laboratory exercises in an instructional environment

For assistance regarding the job ad, application process, or application status, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-323-0204 or HRstaffing@northeaststate.edu

Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for a position at Northeast State, you must create an online application. A resume and unofficial transcripts are required; a cover letter is optional. You will also be required to provide the contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references. If you are selected for an interview your references WILL be automatically contacted. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Please note that attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience.