Instructor Pool - Aviation Flight Instructor

Lane Community College

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time

United States, Oregon, Eugene

Nov 15, 2024

Posting Details

AA/EEO Statement

AA/EEO Statement:	Lane Community College is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Veteran / Disabled Employer embracing equity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage a safe and hospitable environment for historically marginalized populations including women, BIPOC, Latinx, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and candidates and employees living with disabilities.
Veterans Statement	Lane actively recruits veterans and those with disabilities for all positions. For accommodations and questions call 541-463-5586. Veterans, please fax, e-mail, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources, roushz@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3970. Lane Community College ensures that all documentation submitted to HR will remain confidential.

Position Information:

Posting Number:	240106
Job Title:	Instructor Pool - Aviation Flight Instructor
Applicant Notification:	Department Information The Aviation Academy of Lane Community College invites applications for one or more part-time Flight Instructor positions. Beyond the required education and experience, instructors must have a passion for what they teach and have teaching styles that support student success. Instructors are responsible for following Division and College procedures in support of teaching and learning. This is an application pool posting for 2024-2025. The assigned location for this position is located at the Eugene Airport in Eugene, Oregon. Search Information The first review date of this applicant pool posting will be based on term needs. First review date of applications may be as early as 10 business days after posting. Subsequent review dates will be based upon department needs. Lane Community College reserves the right to modify this information. Your application will remain in the pool until a decision is made on your candidacy. Application Information Provide all documents as requested. A resume may not take the place of any section of the application. Unofficial Transcripts are required for this position at the time of application. See instructions below.
Location:	Aviation Academy
Classification:	Part-Time Faculty
Position Type:	Contracted Part-Time Faculty
Anticipated Start Date:	Upon Hire
Salary/Wage:	Hourly
Salary/Wage Range:
Salary/Compensation Statement:	Our application is used to determine your initial salary placement for selected candidates. All employment and education history will be considered. Part-time Faculty Flight Instruction positions will be paid based on relevant experience and education in concurrence with the Faculty Union Contract Part 26.5 Flight Instructors. Eligible part-time Aviation Faculty Classroom instructors will be paid based on Faculty Union Contract article 30. Starting range for part-time faculty is Step 1 - Step 10, see our Part-time Faculty Salary Schedule in our Part-time Faculty Payroll Information section. The Faculty part-time benefits package includes a generous contribution toward medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability and paid sick leave.
Grant Statement:
Working Schedule:	Variable, based on work assignment of up to ten (10) students as noted on Master Flight Schedule. Classes as assigned by the Division Dean based on need, enrollment, and availability of contracted and/or more senior part-time faculty.
FLSA:	Exempt
Position Status:	Permanent
Full/Part:	Part-Time
Annual Schedule:	Other
Annual Schedule Details:	Schedule dependent upon student load, aircraft availability and Master Flight Schedule.
Quicklink for Posting:	https://jobs.lanecc.edu/postings/12723

POSTING TEXT

Posting Date:	07/25/2024
Closing Date:	06/29/2025
Applicant Pool:	Academic Year
Open Until Filled:	No

Required QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education:	FAA Certificates & Ratings as noted: FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with: Airplane Single Engine Land; Instrument Airplane rating. AND FAA Flight Instructor Certificate.
Required Experience:	Minimum 6 months flight experience in the last 2 years.
Licensure or Certification Requirements	FAA 1st or 2nd Class Medical Certificate Special Requirements Copies of all FAA-issued certificates & ratings and FAA Aviation Medical Certificate required. Originals to be brought to interview. If selected for an interview a log book and all licenses will need to be provided.
Conditions of Employment:	Successful applicants are required to complete a criminal background check. Infractions do not necessarily disqualify a candidate, and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. See our FAQs for more detail. Employees are required to pass and maintain a Eugene Airport Badge Employees are required to take FAA Security Awareness Training annually.

Preferred QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education	FAA Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII), airplane multi-engine land, Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI). FAA Ground Instructor Certificate Advanced and Instrument.
Preferred Experience	Prior teaching experience under Part 141 regulations with FAA-approved Training Course Outline. Flight Instructor experience under Part 61 with successful completion of 80% of ten or more students recommended for certification. Logged Pilot-in-command (PIC) time in a Cessna 152. Logged Pilot-in-command (PIC) time in a Piper Warrior II. Logged Pilot-in-command (PIC) time in a Piper Arrow. Logged Pilot-in-command (PIC) time in a Piper Seminole. Experience operating a Garmin GTN650 nav/comm. Familiarity of Eugene airport surface environment and practice areas. Experience flying in the Willamette Valley. Experience operating in Class D and Class C airports. Familiarity with Lane Aviation Academy policies and weather minimums. Familiarity with Lane Aviation Academy Training Course Outlines (TCO).
Language Statement	We welcome multilingual applicants who can support and welcome all students.
Bilingual/Multicultural Statement:	Inclusiveness, diversity, and equity are integral to Lane's commitment to excellence in education and our commitment to student and community engagement. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, multilingual skills, and thought. We encourage applications from candidates that identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education.
Equivalency Statement:	We want to find the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship and/or service will contribute to the Lane mission of transforming lives through learning.
Position Purpose:	To provide high quality flight instruction under Part 61 FAA regulations for the Aviation Academy. Faculty are professional educators with the primary responsibility of providing a quality learning experience for all Lane Community College students. The relationship of the faculty member to the student is one of the teacher of record and facilitator of learning.
Essential Functions:	Evaluate and maintain accurate records of student progress and provide appropriate and timely feedback to students regarding performance Continually evaluate and assess student outcomes through appropriate assessment tools/methods; actively utilize results to inform improvements at a program and course level, including assessing and enhancing multicultural and diversity frameworks Faculty with teaching duties are responsible for evaluating student achievement, of clearly identified learning outcomes, consistent with core ability outcomes; meet accreditation requirements Deliver academically sound, challenging and creative lessons Keep required departmental records Adhere to college/departmental/divisional policies/procedure Communicate effectively with aviation academy students and staff, both verbally and in written form Work with students from diverse cultural, economic, education, and ethnic backgrounds to fulfill academic goals Professionally represent the Aviation Academy Problem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students Other duties as assigned Support student learning through activities that include Exhibit compliance with College policies and procedures, accountability for leave time, time sheet completion, release time, text book ordering and related functions Sustain currency in discipline and innovation in teaching Collegial participation in faculty performance evaluation process Maintain and post office hours in alignment with College expectations Maintain physical campus presence for instruction and daily needs of students, departments, college and community, as specified in the College Online Policy and Procedure System Maintain requirements for student records, attendance, grades, and/or other documentation; ensure a safe, quality classroom or lab, including equipment, supplies, and inventory Curriculum Delivery Provide high-quality classroom instruction Create course content, develop and revise course content and materials Establish learning outcomes consistent with core ability outcomes, assess outcomes using appropriate assessment tools, and use assessment results to inform improvements at a program and course level Incorporate college values into curriculum and promote a respectful learning environment including facilitating awareness of multicultural and diversity issues in curricula Teach and develop all class syllabi and course materials, in a form that can be directly delivered to, and used by, students Confer with students on course materials Deliver curriculum to students in traditional and online formats. Online Teaching and Student Support Engage within the online course environment to ensure Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI). Monitor student progress and provide reasonable coaching and assistance to struggling students towards success Review and grade all work submitted by students and provide timely and substantive feedback Provide timely response to student inquiries Ensure that all materials created comply with College Policies and Procedures for technology and accessibility, and applicable accessibility laws Use effective strategies for teaching online. Equity and Inclusion Demonstrate Lane's core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and personal differences, are the basis of employee and student interpersonal communications and relationships, and are applied to all position responsibilities Duties are carried out respectfully and inclusively, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran's status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment status Actively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Human Resources and Disability Resource departments; support appropriate access for persons with disabilities in order to provide for the success of students and staff; mentor and role model cultural competency for persons with disabilities Must demonstrate an active concern for students, staff and public
Supervision Statement:	Reports to the Lane Aviation Academy Director and performs instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies and procedures of the college: Lane Vision, Mission, Values
Physical Demands/Working Environment:	Provide FAA Aviation Medical Certificate First or Second Class. Work in sometimes small, confined spaces with students. Agility to enter and exit aircraft safely. Work safely.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:	Knowledge in Receiving required licenses and ratings. Maintaining currency in trade. Skills in Effectively using technology in an instructional setting. Ability to Provide positive reinforcement and encouragement to students in a flight school setting. Work independently and/or in a team setting. Establish priorities. Demonstrate professionalism in a community college setting. Organize and prepare relevant material for effective presentation in a classroom environment. Maintain a commitment to the College mission and strategic agendas including College Learning Outcomes, cultural competency, and diversity. Demonstrate active concern for meeting the needs of students and staff. Understand and carry out Lane Community College's commitment to student success, lifelong learning, and the needs of students, staff and the public. Expected Competencies Analytical Thinking Building Relationships Change Advocate Teamwork Service Mindset Process Improvement Innovation Supervision and Leadership Strategic Project Management Knowledge of instructional design, delivery and learning theory
Applicant Instructions:	Applicant Instructions Incomplete applications will not be considered. All fields in the application must be completed, including employment dates, work hours, and detailed job duties. The CV/Resume may not take the place of anyone section in the application. Cover Letters are not required. To be considered a candidate for this position, all of the following must be included in the application package: Required Documents Online Application- Complete in entirety and submitted online please include at least three (3) work-related references. Resume/Curriculum Vitae - Submit a copy listing all relevant educational and professional experience and activities, including a list of courses taught within the last five years, if applicable. Licenses - For license attachments use license and additional document fields: Copies of all FAA-issued licenses & ratings and FAA Aviation Medical Certificate Second Class are required. (PDF or Word) Original Licenses and Log Book must be brought to the interview to be considered for the position. Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts are required at the time of application, see instructions below. If applicable: DD214 - Veterans, please fax, email, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources at Lane Community College: Zack Roush, roushz@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3196 Questions? For assistance with the online application call 541-463-5586 For position questions contact the department Administrative Coordinator: Phil Thill, 541-463-4301, ThillP@lanecc.edu How to monitor your application Enter recruitment@lanecc.edu into your safe sending list. Notifications will be sent toward the end of the search process. Be sure to check your spam mail. Visit your Employment Opportunities account. The main page will show your status in the search. Positions close at 9:00 pm on closing date.
Transcript Instructions:	Transcripts/Certifications are required In order to be considered for the position unofficial or, official transcripts must be provided. As well as: Copies of all FAA-issued licenses & ratings and FAA Aviation Medical Certificate Second Class. Current log book and original copies of licenses shall be brought in during the interview. Attach under "Optional Document", fax, email, deliver or mail to: Lane Community College Lane Aviation Academy PT Aviation Instructor, Attn: Phillip Thill 28715 Airport Road Eugene, OR 97402 Fax: (541) 463-4324 Email: ThillP@lanecc.edu Official transcripts will be required within thirty (30) days from hire if you are the selected candidate for the position.
College and Division Information:	College Information The goal of Lane Community College is to help students achieve their dreams and transform lives through learning. The faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students succeed. Lane partners with businesses in the community to help shape the current and future workforce. Lane is a learning-centered community college that provides affordable, quality, lifelong educational opportunities. History Lane was founded in 1964 by a vote of local citizens, and the main campus opened in 1968. The college was a successor to the Eugene Technical-Vocational School that was founded in 1938. Lane has received many awards and accolades for its innovative programs and high quality instruction. The college is a member of the League for Innovation in the Community College. One of the advantages of working Lane is living in the area. Lane's main campus is in Eugene, a city known for its quality of life and for being the home of the University of Oregon. Eugene is home to more than 153,000 people and neighboring Springfield has more than 57,000 residents comprise the second largest population center in the state. Eugene and Springfield are nestled in the Willamette Valley between the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains. Some peaks in the Cascade Range can be seen from main campus. The area's scenic mountains, forests, rivers, lakes, and coastline offer many opportunities for outdoor adventures or for just sitting back and enjoying the view. See what's new at Eugene, Cascades & Oregon Coast (link is external).
Union Association:	LCC Education Association (Faculty)