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Instructional Assistant IV, Aviation Maintenance Technology

Position Number: 6657348
Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Position Type: Vocational & Technical - Aviation

Instructional Assistant IV, Aviation Maintenance Technology

Chaffey College

Salary: $5,327.00 Monthly

Job Type: Classified Contract

Job Number: 25-26/00053

Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Department: Manufacturing, Industrial Design and Transportation Academic & Career Community

Closing: 11/7/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Position Description

Under general supervision, incumbents may be assigned to any of the following duties: provide students with the tools, equipment and materials needed to complete lab assignments; maintain a safe lab environment; comply with safety and environmental regulations; support instructors and assist in the instructional program; keep tool loss, equipment downtime and material usage at acceptable levels.

Responsibilities

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Answer student questions; instructs in tool safety practices.
Issue, collects, and inventories tools and supplies, requisitions replacements as needed, performs preventive maintenance and repair on tools and equipment.
May fabricate replacement aircraft simulator parts and construct lab work areas such as paint booths.
Operate a forklift when necessary to move equipment and/or supplies.
Answer lab telephones.
Check tools in and out and maintain the tool checkout system.
Explain tool usage to students.
Conduct a safety inspection before the beginning of each lab class and correct any unsafe condition.
Maintain tools and equipment in safe operating condition.
Determine that students are competent to use potentially dangerous or highly specialized tools and equipment.
Remind students to use eye protection and other personal protection items.
Remove unsafe tools and equipment from service.
Obtain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and keep them on file and available as required.
Maintain adequate inventories of parts and materials used in the instructional program.
Prepare tools and equipment for demonstrations by instructors
Construct teaching aids, simulators, and other lab items.
Keep an adequate supply of handouts and other printed material available for student use.
Maintain printed and electronic manuals and other reference material for student use.
Submit requisitions for tools and supplies.
Submit work orders for the maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities.
Perform tool and equipment maintenance according to checklists.
Secure the facility at the end of the day.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of the techniques and practices taught in both the airframe and power plant areas of college level aeronautics classes.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with instructors and others contacted in the course of performing assigned duties.
Ability to maintain and repair tools and equipment used in the aeronautics lab, to fabricate replacement parts, and to construct related work areas.
High mechanical aptitude plus skills in drafting, machining, welding, and electrical work sufficient to perform required duties.
Ability to keep accurate records.
Ability to learn to operate a forklift.
Ability to set priorities and organize workflow.
Any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Demonstrated evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds in a community college environment.

MEETING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT ASSURE THE CANDIDATE OF AN INTERVIEW. Applications will be evaluated taking into account the breadth and depth of relevant education, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities.

Additional Information

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
Working Hours: Monday through Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm. Hours may vary depending on assignment Incumbents have routine contact with hazardous fumes from solvents, strippers, fuel, hydraulic fluids, etc. Noise from aircraft engines and various manufacturing processes is also common.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Chaffey College utilizes an electronic application system. Our application can be accessed at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/chaffey. The application must be completely filled out in detail and clearly show that you meet the qualifications as set forth in the announcement, and you must upload the following documents:

Please do not include any additional documents; only the documents that are indicated below. If you upload documents that are not required, your application may be disqualified. Please do not submit letters of recommendation or documents that contain your photograph.

Cover Letter
Resume
Copy of college level transcripts (if you are using your education to meet the qualifications) (Photocopies or computer printouts are acceptable. Copies of diplomas/degrees are NOT acceptable in lieu of transcripts. International transcripts must be transcribed and evaluated in English by a bona fide evaluation service.)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a full-time, 12-month, classified bargaining unit position. Starting date: As soon as possible. Range 19 of the CSEA Salary Schedule with a starting salary of Step A, $5,327/month. Excellent benefits package.
Being able and ready to work onsite at a Chaffey facility or location is an essential function of this job. Being able and ready to work in-person with Chaffey students, Chaffey employees, or other members of the Chaffey community/Chaffey partners/Chaffey contractors is an essential function of this job.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/chaffey/jobs/5113515/instructional-assistant-iv-aviation-maintenance-technology

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