Instructional Associate - Industrial Technology (Aviation Maintenance)

Job# O-042-25

Salary: $62,921.00 - $84,830.00 Annually

Deadline: 2/18/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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Department Specifics: About OCC's Aviation Maintenance Technology Program

The Aviation Maintenance Technology program is divided into five areas: Airframe, Powerplant, Airframe and Powerplant, Avionics, and Helicopters.

The Aviation Maintenance Technology fields are of continuing growth and opportunity. The opportunities vary from field to field depending on the population’s need for travel, business, and pleasure. Overall, the opportunities and availability outlooks are good to excellent. Each program prepares students in a specific area of aviation maintenance and will enable them to seek entry-level or higher levels of employment for positions such as: aircraft technician, aircraft inspector, aircraft mechanic, airframe and/or powerplant mechanic, airframe and/or powerplant technician, aviation mechanic, avionics technician, engine overhaul mechanic, FAA repair station technician, general aviation maintenance mechanic, and helicopter mechanic.

Summary 

Provides technical and instructional assistance to students involved in a technical or applied science discipline that include laboratory settings designed to further their knowledge. Sets up, demonstrates, oversees, designs, tests, or simulates situations to support learning in compliance with student lab requirements.

Distinguishing Career Features 

The Instructional Associate for Industrial Technology supports instruction in classroom and scheduled classroom lab environments supporting welding technology, manufacturing technology, aviation maintenance technology, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration technology, and related curricula. It is part of a career path for instructional and laboratory support. Instructional Lab Assistant is the first level, generally working under the guidance of an Associate, concentrating on preparations and having minimal involvement with in-class demonstrations. The Assistant may work with pre-college level courses. Advancement to Associate requires compliance with the stated qualifications, namely a subject matter-specific degree, the ability to perform classroom demonstrations, support all levels of coursework in the assigned subjects, and discipline specific ability to perform equipment inspection and maintenance. Advancement potential exists to Instructional Lab Coordinator where the requirement is to oversee scheduled and walk-in labs in addition to providing in-class support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Specific duties may vary among departments, divisions and jobs. Incumbents typically perform a substantial portion or all the following types of duties, as assigned:

• 1. Works with students individually and in class-sized groups to enhance their learning. Provides direct assistance in the use of equipment and materials needed for instruction as well as orienting students to the laboratory. Sets up established laboratory experiences for students as required by course outline or faculty direction.
• 2. Works with faculty/instructional administrator to design, construct, troubleshoot, modify or rebuild equipment, modules, experiments that will be used in the classrooms/laboratories in a division comprised of various related but different subject areas.
• 3. Assists instructors in the classroom/laboratory concurrently with lecture or discussion. May perform more dangerous and/or complex procedures for students.
• 4. Receives study and simulation modules from faculty members, then facilitates discussion and/or lab work with small groups of students who are participating in the exercises.
• 5. Administers learning simulations, tests and quizzes to students as provided by instructors in class, lab, or remote access environment. Assists instructors by administering make-up tests.
• 6. Designs, constructs and/or fabricates equipment, modules, and experiments that will assist the instructor in the delivery of desired instructional outcomes.
• 7. Initiates orders for equipment, materials, and supplies from approved vendors such as but not limited to chemicals, reagents, fuels, apparatus, etc., and written materials required for student instructional needs.
• 8. Makes repairs to equipment and learning assistance devices. Checks out and maintains control over tools, equipment, supplies, materials used by students. May be required to maintain contact with appropriate vendors.
• 9. Maintains records of laboratory activity, including typing forms or inputting data or otherwise retaining information regarding the acquisition, maintenance and distribution of tools, equipment, materials, supplies, and/or written materials.
• 10. Maintains up-to-date documentation of hazardous or dangerous materials, substances, gasses, petroleum distillates, and chemicals.
• 11. Provides for the general cleanliness and security of the laboratory or shop work area. Handles and disposes of harmful or hazardous materials according to specific instructions relating to their disposal. Participates in providing for a safe environment for the conduct of the laboratory. Addresses maintenance problems as they occur.
• 12. Oversees the work of student helpers. Coordinates their activities in support of the instructional goals. Trains student helpers in appropriate technical aspects of their work. May maintain records for pay purposes.
• 13. Assists with the budgeting process through research and assembly of pertinent historic information and projections. Administers approved budgets. Initiates purchase requisitions for supplies, equipment and services. Monitors and maintains material and equipment inventories.
• 14. Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.
• 15. Required to abide by all District policies and procedures including Board Policy 3050 – Code of Professional Ethics.

Qualifications and Physical Demands

Knowledge and Skills 

• 1. The position requires in-depth knowledge of disciplines taught in the Technology Division including but not limited to: terminology, techniques, equipment, materials, principles, theories, practices, and procedures related to the assigned subject matter or discipline. 
• 2. Principles, methods, procedures of instructing, providing learning opportunities and guidance to students. 
• 3. Administration, scoring, and interpretation of exams and practical’s in the subject matter area or discipline to which assigned. 
• 4. Instructional methods and techniques. 
• 5. Basic practices, methods, and procedures involved in the preparation of instructional materials. 
• 6. Set up, operation and demonstration of various instruments, tools, and equipment related to the assigned subject matter or discipline. 
• 7. General curriculum standards, requirements, interpretation, and application in assigned subject matter or discipline. 
• 8. Modern office and laboratory equipment used in an educational setting. 
• 9. Methods and procedures used in standard record keeping and statistical compilation. 
• 10. Classroom and laboratory procedures and rules of conduct. 
• 11. English language composition, syntax, grammar, usage, vocabulary, spelling, and punctuation sufficient to compose specialized correspondence. 
• 12. Human relations skills to facilitate group processes, deliver presentations, and explain technical concepts to students with diverse backgrounds. 

Abilities 

• 1. Requires the ability to perform the essential duties and functions of the position, following well-defined policies and procedures. 
• 2. Perform a variety of instructional assistance and support functions within a specific subject matter area or discipline. 
• 3. Monitor student progress and identify problem areas and areas of relative learning progress. 
• 4. Prepare, operate, maintain, and demonstrate classroom and laboratory equipment and materials and to acquire these abilities when new equipment is added to the discipline. 
• 5. Provide learning activities to enhance student skills, knowledge, abilities, and comprehension. 
• 6. Present materials, deliver presentations, and perform demonstrations to reinforce instruction in designated subject areas. 
• 7. Assist with student drills, exercises, practices, and assignments. 
• 8. Set up, operate, and demonstrate the safe use of various instruments, tools, and equipment related to the subject matter or discipline. 
• 9. Perform general inspection and maintenance of classroom and laboratory equipment, document discrepancies, generate appropriate repair requests, and make arrangements for repair. 
• 10. Prepare and maintain accurate and up-to-date records, files, and other documentation. 
• 11. Operate standard office equipment and perform clerical work of average difficulty. 
• 12. Understand and carry out both oral and written directions. 
• 13. Respond to questions and inquiries with tact and courtesy. 
• 14. Learn and impart classroom or laboratory procedures to students, co-workers, and faculty. 
• 15. Calculate and score written and practical exams. 
• 16. Work with a significant degree of independence and exercise good judgment..
• 17. Develop and maintain records, logs, files, and statistical information as assigned. 
• 18. Organize work, set priorities, meet schedules, and adhere to timelines. 
• 19. Train temporary/hour staff and student assistants as assigned. 
• 20. Establish and maintain effective work relationships with others related to, involved in, or in the proximity of, the performance of required duties. 
• 21. Observe, protect, and maintain the confidentiality of student educational records and information in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), California law and college policies. 
• 22. Foster and demonstrate acceptance and respect the diverse population of community college students.

Physical Abilities 

• 1. The general physical demands, working conditions, and essential job functions associated with this classification will be kept on file with the Office of Human Resources. 
• 2. Essential functions will vary by position. 
• 3. As defined by Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”), the District shall engage in a timely, good faith interactive process with employees or employment applicants who are requesting or are in need of reasonable accommodations and, provide reasonable accommodations for employees or employment applicants who, because of their disability, are limited in or unable to perform one or more of the essential functions of their job in accordance with applicable state and federal law. 

Education and Experience 

The position typically requires 15 units of upper division coursework in Technology and one year of experience in a related industrial or field work environment. Or, any combination of education and experience that would meet the required qualifications. A Bachelor’s degree in applied technology, industrial arts, engineering technology or related subject matter is preferred.

AND

Demonstrated evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, ethnic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.

Desirable Qualifications

• Upper division coursework in Aviation Maintenance Technology.
• Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License.
• Experience working in an aviation maintenance environment.

Licenses and Certificates 

• May require a valid driver license. 

Working Conditions 

Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments where significant safety considerations exist from inclement-weather, physical labor, handling of medium to heavy weight, awkward materials, and handling of volatile chemicals. 

This job specification describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, work steps, and skills required of the job. 

Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer