JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY

To provide operational and programme execution as well as supervision and functional direction to instructors and support staff.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designs, develops and delivers aviation technical as well as aircraft maintenance managerial subject material for approved training programmes;
• Organizes, manages and delivers specific programmes/courses offered by UTT Aviation Institute;
• Maintains conformity to curriculum requirements and quality of delivery in keeping with Aviation Approved Training Organization and UTT requirements;
• Provides operational supervision and functional direction to Instructors and support staff;
• Develops course materials, hand-outs, project assignments and examinations and grades student learning outcomes;
• Conducts research in aviation maintenance and related field of knowledge and use findings to enhance and promulgate approved training courses and programmes;
• Participates in aviation and other academic conferences;
• Stays current in related discipline through involvement in professional organizations, workshops, and operating AMO’s ATO’S AOC’s;
• Participates in various committees at the University as well as provides service to the wider community through workshops, seminars, public lectures, and professional consulting, and career guidance services to government and industry.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Current Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License (AMEL) and with categories X Electrical/ Instrumentation, Compass, Radio Communication/Navigation and Autopilot Systems.
• A minimum of eight (8) years’ relevant experience in the aircraft maintenance industry with five (5) years as a Trainer / Instructor in an ATO /AOC/AMO certificate holder organization or equivalent Industry. 
• Relevant technical training experience at a tertiary educational institution
• Post Graduate Qualification in Aircraft Maintenance and or Management will be an asset
• Human Factors Training
• Level 3 Aircraft Type and Familiarization Training in Large aircraft categories

COMPETENCY PROFILE

• Proven, sound knowledge (both theory and practice) in the subject field of aircraft maintenance, airframes, systems and engines.
• Excellent presentation (oral and written) communication skills
• Sound knowledge of creative and pedagogical skills
• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated commitment to professional excellence and continued growth within subject field or discipline
• Ability to keep abreast of advanced teaching methods, including the use of current and future technologies to support student learning and career objectives
• Capability to function in an online environment
• Ability to work with campus-based personnel and students