Under the direction of the Dean of Technical Education, control parts, tools and supplies in an assigned instructional lab involving the AFAB and AFMT aeronautical programs; assist students in a lab setting with technical instructions on the safe use of power equipment and hand tools.  Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

E = indicates essential duties of the position

• Assists students in classroom lecture and lab activities, answer questions and assist with project and worksheets, instruct students in the use of tools, equipment, and safety practices. (E)
• Assists in the administration of projects; assists in the preparation of exam, projects, and worksheets. (E)
• Issues, collects, and inventories tools and supplies; requisition replacements as required; operates and performs preventative maintenance and repairs tools, aircraft and equipment. (E)
• Update and maintain records of attendance according to established procedures. (E)
• Fabricate replacement of aircraft structural parts and construct and prepare structure and composite lab project parts/packets. (E)
• Update and maintain the various lab copies of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and industry requirements and standards; assist industry representatives with inspections of programs as required; attend industry meetings as assigned.
• Perform maintenance to lab equipment and tooling to keep aeronautical labs in operable condition for instruction purposes at the facilities.
• Assists in recruiting students during outreach functions. (E)
• Maintain aeronautical labs at the facilities and keep all industry standard documentation current. (E)
• Maintain lab computers current with industry required data and standards.
• Check out and retrieve tools from students; clean tools, labs, and equipment. (E)
• Assist students in the labs as per the instructor's instructions.
• Coordinates and performs the ordering, receiving, distribution, and disposal of hazardous chemicals used in the aeronautical structures and composites labs at the facilities.
• Coordinates with industry partners/faculty in receiving donations; inventories and distributes donations according to the needs of the labs/faculty.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  Any combination equivalent to: college level course work in assigned area of specialty and one year experience checking out or working with aircraft structural and/or composite tools, parts and equipment.
 
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

• Aviation Technician Certificate in Structures AND Composites.
• Valid California driver's license.
• Valid forklift operator's certificate. (Must be able to obtain within one year of employment)

• Inventory methods, procedures and record-keeping.
• Operation, uses, care, calibration, repair and maintenance of airframe structures.
• Machine shop tools, parts and equipment.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Technical aspects of field of specialty.
• Proper methods of storing hazardous chemicals, equipment, materials and supplies.
• Basic computer operation.

• Issue proper tools, materials and equipment needed by students and instructors.
• Maintain security and records for tool room area.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with students and instructors.
• Perform basic repair and maintenance of department tools, materials, parts and equipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory and repair records.
• Operate a computer terminal to input and retrieve data.
• Make less complex repairs to electrical equipment.
• Read and write at the level required for successful job performance.

WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  Not applicable – no permanent full-time staff to supervise.
 
CONTACTS: Co-workers, instructors, students, industry partners and vendors.
 
PHYSICAL EFFORT: 

• Lifting and carrying heavy equipment.
• Pushing and pulling.
• Bending at the waist.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment.
• Reaching to demonstrate repair techniques.
• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Climbing Ladders

• Shop environment.
• Noise and fumes.
• Hazardous chemicals.
• Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
• Working around and with machinery having moving parts.

______________________________________________________________________      SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
 It is the responsibility of each applicant to have all the requested documents submitted through NEOGOV by the deadline date in order to continue in the application process for this position.  

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS - PLEASE READ

• Each recruitment is conducted independent from others; therefore, interested parties need to submit separate complete application packages for each position they apply. 
• It is important the applicants submit ALL documents requested for the application package to be deemed complete and given consideration.  
  1. This includes, but is not limited to, submitting transcripts for all college coursework or degrees when requested to do so within a job announcement.  
  2. All out of the country transcripts must be evaluated prior to submitting them with applications.
     • Any evaluation service member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) http://www.naces.org/ is acceptable.
  3. If letters of recommendation are required, letters must be current within two years, signed and dated from individuals having knowledge of your professional experience.
  4. Typing certifications must be current within one year and must include name, date and net words per minute (NWP).
  5. For those disciplines with established Academic Senate’s approved equivalency: complete the Supplemental Equivalence Request form (If applicant is applying based on an equivalency and is requesting review)
• Applicants may be subject to passing an examination (written/technical), as appropriate to the requirements of the position. 
• Residency within a reasonable geographical area of the college may be necessary.
• Travel expenses for pre-employment interviews and employment processing will not be authorized.

If you have, any questions or concerns please feel free to contact the Human Resources Office.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: 

Antelope Valley College prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, or sexual orientation. Upon request, we will consider reasonable accommodations to permit individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment or admission process, (b) perform essential job functions, (c) enjoy benefits and privileges of similarly-situated individuals without disabilities, and (d) participate in instruction, programs, services, activities, or events.
 _______________________________________________________________________
 Annual Security Report is provided by Antelope Valley College for prospective students and employees. A copy of this report is available at http://www.avc.edu/administration/police/