FAA A&P General Instructor Burlington Technical Center Summer 2026

FAA A&P General Instructor

Burlington Technical Center

The Burlington School District believes a diverse and culturally proficient faculty and staff are pivotal to the creation of a strong learning and working environment that supports student achievement and success. BSD administrators lead inclusive school communities with our vision:Cultivating caring creative and courageous people. - Join the journey.

The Mission of the Burlington School District is to graduate students who:

• Value different cultures;
• Engage with the community;
• Communicate effectively;
• Think creatively;
• Skillfully solve problems; and
• Achieve at their highest academic intellectual and personal potential.

The Burlington Technical Center (BTC) seeks a certified FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) mechanic to serve as a contracted instructor during the 2026-2027 (August-June) school year to deliver a FAA A&P General curriculum.

This position will provide intensive classroom and hands-on technical instruction aligned to FAA Part 147 subject areas and will support adult and post-secondary aviation maintenance students in completing foundational coursework required for FAA certification addition to General instruction the instructor will be required to teach Turbine Engine Theory as well as Welding.

The instructor will work in collaboration with BTC aviation faculty and staff to ensure instruction meets FAA standards support student success and maintain a safe compliant training environment. The role may include lesson preparation skills-based lab oversight student assessment and coordination of instructional materials and equipment.

Essential Functions

• Deliver accelerated instruction in FAA A&P General curriculum content in alignment with Part 147 training requirements.
• Provide classroom-based teaching in aviation maintenance foundational topics such as basic electricity tools materials regulations physics and maintenance practices.
• Facilitate hands-on learning and lab-based skill development with adult and post-secondary aviation students.
• Maintain a safe instructional environment ensuring compliance with BTC safety procedures and aviation industry standards.
• Develop and implement daily lesson plans and instructional pacing appropriate for a compressed summer schedule.
• Assess student learning through quizzes practical demonstrations and progress monitoring.
• Support students in preparation for FAA written oral and practical expectations related to the General exam content.
• Collaborate with BTC aviation program leadership to align instruction with the A&P sequence and program goals.
• Assist with organization and appropriate use of tools equipment and training materials.
• Maintain accurate documentation of student participation and instructional activities as required by BTC and FAA-aligned expectations.

Qualifications

Required

• Hold a Vermont Teaching License
• Prior teaching coaching mentoring or workforce training experience preferred
• Experience working with adult learners or accelerated technical training models preferred
• Current FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certification
• Recent professional experience as a practicing A&P mechanic
• Experience working in aviation maintenance environments (general aviation commercial military or industrial aviation)
• Eligibility to work in the United States

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong technical expertise in FAA General subject areas
• Ability to communicate complex mechanical and regulatory concepts clearly
• Effective classroom and lab management skills
• Commitment to safety professionalism and student success
• Ability to work collaboratively with BTC staff and faculty
• Lesson planning and instructional pacing skills for accelerated delivery
• Familiarity with FAA training documentation and compliance expectations
• Strong organizational and problem-solving ability

Compensation / Terms

• Hourly contracted position (non-exempt; eligible for overtime)
• No benefits associated with this position
• Duration: Summer 2026 (JuneSeptember)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Burlington School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin pregnancy gender sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status veteran status political affiliation or disability as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Applications from women veterans individuals with disabilities and people from diverse racial ethnic and cultural backgrounds are encouraged.

The Burlington School District will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Required Experience:

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