Title: FT Lab Assistant - Aviation Maintenance
This Posting is Open Until Filled
The date after which applications are not guaranteed review is: 4/6/2026
Hours Per Week: 40 Hours
Compensation Type: FT Academic Prof-Pay Based on FT Salary Schedule
New Hire Starting Pay: Rate of pay is based on the required qualifications of this position.
Employee Classification: FT Faculty Lab Tech/ILF
Level: FT Faculty Lab Tech-AD
Division: Technical Careers Division - 406000
Department: Aviation Maintenance / Avionics - 406313
Campus Location: Aviation Maintenance
Position Type: Regular/Continuing
Bargaining Unit: MAHE
To view the applicable labor contract, visit the Labor Relations web site.
For information about the benefits offered, please visit the Benefits web site.
Job Summary:
Lansing Community College’s Technical Careers Division provides over 30 innovative program areas. Our collaborative and flexible team environment works with the local, regional, and national community for the success of every student. We believe in each other and find joy in our work, never stop learning or growing and we are guided by strong character, ethics, and integrity. We make a difference. Our dedication to diversity, inclusion, and universal access underscores our commitment to fostering an inclusive educational culture. If you seek an opportunity to work with a great team of faculty and staff committed to student success in a professionally driven environment, then consider the following opportunity.
Functions as the secondary source of instruction in the Aviation Maintenance Lab to support instruction provided by the instructor of record. Assists students in completing lab projects by providing necessary instruction. Provides evaluation of student performance as requested by the instructor of record. Ensures that the lab/workshop is set-up and prepared with all required tools and materials for the assigned class and planned instruction. Coordinates the maintenance of supplies, tools, equipment and facilities. In addition to the responsibilities listed above, Lab Assistants may be required to perform other duties as assigned in connection with the overall operation of the Aviation Maintenance Program.
Must effectively communicate and demonstrate knowledge of specific technical skills in the lab to a diverse student population. Must collaborate with students and peers in order to establish a safe environment where safety is not compromised. The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of airframe, engine and general aviation topics.
Regular on campus presence is expected for all LCC employment. Any flexible work schedules and/or hybrid work schedules approved by the College are subject to change based on the needs of the LCC community.
Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.
Required Qualifications:
Associate’s Degree in a related field OR High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of two (2) years relevant industry experience.
Federal Aviation Administration Certified Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic license.
IMPORTANT: If an educational degree is required for this position, unofficial copies of transcripts from each institution of higher learning where either a degree has been conferred or coursework completed are required documents that must be submitted as part of the online application process.
Applicants with foreign education credentials (i.e. earned degree and related to this position) must contact a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) credential evaluation services (www.naces.org) and request an academic transcript evaluation. Three of NACES member credential evaluation services are: Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (https://www.ece.org/) ; World Education Services, Inc.(https://www.wes.org/) ; International Education Research Foundation, Inc. (https://ierf.org/). The credential evaluation must be submitted with the application materials.
REMEMBER: If an educational degree is required for this position, applications lacking these required documents will not be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
Lansing Community College prohibits sex discrimination in any educational program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at lcc.edu/consumer-information/equal.html.