Aviation Maintenance Instructor

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Position Title
Aviation Maintenance Instructor


Position Description


Lincoln Land Community College is seeking qualified instructors to provide instructional support to students of the Aviation Maintenance Program. Courses are delivered in a sequential format, allowing students to focus on one subject at a time until completion. Course requirements are based on FAA-mandated classroom and laboratory hours and a minimum passing grade of 70%. Individual courses range from three days to seven weeks in length.

Aviation Maintenance Instructors are part-time (or as needed), non-benefited employees and may work up to 27 hours a week. The Aviation Center is open Monday - Thursday 7:30a - 3:30p when classes are session; otherwise center hours are 7:00a-5:00p (Mon-Thurs). Work hours will be scheduled during these times. Starting pay will be $32.50 per hour.

Instructors will be responsible for the following:

• Conduct classes and hands-on training in assigned subjects in the Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics Program per FAA curriculum.
• Create a learning environment that fosters student success.
• Keep accurate records of student performance as outlined in course syllabus.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students.
• Supervise students during shop work.
• Other duties as assigned

The Paid Leave for All Workers Act allows part-time employees to earn 1 hour of PTO for every 40 hours worked. For more information on this benefit, please visit IL Department of Labor, PFLA Act .

Position Requirements


Instructor qualifications include the following:

• Minimum two years' experience working in the field.
• Either or both Airframe & Powerplant Certifications.
• Specialty experience in Electricity, Hydraulics, Physics, Drawings, Mathematics or similar basic subjects within the Aviation Program curriculum.

LLCC strives to create an inclusive workplace and environment for our students, faculty and staff. We are seeking applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to ensure we create a diverse workforce and learning environment.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Requisition Specific Details


Open Date
09/29/2026


Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


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