Aviation Tutor (Nelson based - Level 3)

at  Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become an integral part of the NMIT Aviation School at our Nelson Campus. We are looking for a permanent full-time 1FTE (5 days a week @ 36 hours) Aviation and / or General Engineering tutor with a broad range skills and knowledge in maintenance and engineering to teach on our Aviation engineering L3 programmes.
The ideal applicant would have at least 5 years practical experience as an Aeronautical Maintenance or General Engineer, with very good knowledge in systems that could include weight and balance, aerodynamics, structures, mechanical systems, electrical fundamentals, flight controls, propulsion, machining, fitting and turning.

The key responsibilities for the role are:

• Co-ordination of teaching and learning activities.
• Planning, organizing, delivering, and assessing course content. This includes theory and practical, work and study skills.
• Assessing and supporting learners to improve their literacy and numeracy skills.
• Managing learners progress towards completion of qualifications.
• Helping learners to plan for and move into the next step on their training or career pathway.
• Keeping accurate learner records and completing paperwork to a high standard.

HOW TO APPLY / ME PĒHEA TE TUKU TONO

We accept applications via our online application systems. For a job description, please follow the application link.
You must be a NZ resident with a current work eligibility status.
For further information please contact the Curriculum Area Manager Reid.Carnegie@nmit.ac.nz
Application close date: midnight 20 October 2024

The key responsibilities for the role are:

• Co-ordination of teaching and learning activities.
• Planning, organizing, delivering, and assessing course content. This includes theory and practical, work and study skills.
• Assessing and supporting learners to improve their literacy and numeracy skills.
• Managing learners progress towards completion of qualifications.
• Helping learners to plan for and move into the next step on their training or career pathway.
• Keeping accurate learner records and completing paperwork to a high standard

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Aircraft maintenance experience on aircraft with an appropriate trade qualification such as NZCAA Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s License or RNZAF/Allied Military Trade Training qualifications or General Engineering equivalent.
• Skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviours that align to NZCAA Fit and Proper Person criteria.
• It is desirable that you have teaching experience and an adult teaching and assessment qualification however this is not essential as full training will be given