Job Number: 520996
Classification: Temporary Faculty - Non-Credit non represented
Grade: Adjunct Faculty Non Credit
Work type: On Campus, Temporary
Administrative Unit: University of Alaska Anchorage
School/Business unit: UAA Community & Technical College
Location: Anchorage
Categories: Education/Instructional
The Aviation Technology Division Simulations Center is seeking qualified applicants for the Preceptor Adjunct: Simulations Trainer Labor Pool.
Duties:The Preceptor Adjunct: Simulations Trainer Labor Pool is a departmentally administered labor pool serving the purposes of the UAA Aviation Technology Division (ATD) Simulations Unit. All Preceptor Adjunct: Simulations Trainer hires will be managed from this pool of applicants.
A Preceptor Adjunct : Simulations Trainer (PAST) is responsible for providing introductory, non-recorded demonstration flights to beginning and intermediate students exclusively using UAA Flight Training Devices (FTDs) and simulators. A PAST must be able to communicate effectively using the English language and possess appropriate knowledge of aviation, flight procedures, technical flying skills (simulated) and general aircraft systems. A PAST is NOT required to maintain a current FAA medical certificate nor operate actual aircraft as part of the duties associated with this labor pool.
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
a) Conducting introductory demonstration flights for UAA students enrolled in Private Pilot Ground School and/or Instrument Ground School using FTD/simulations equipment.
b) Maintaining student training records as required by the ATD.
c) Maintaining a safe training environment acceptable to the ATD.
d) Supervising student FTD operations to ensure safety and compliance with UAA and ATD policies and procedures.
e) Providing simulation demonstrations/trainings for external groups, as arranged by the Sim Center Coordinator and/or ATD Director.
f) Assisting the ATD Simulations Center unit with simulations operations for contracts with external user groups, as arranged by Sim Center Coordinator and/or ATD Director.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
All successful candidates will meet the following criteria:
a) hold a current FAA Basic Ground Instructor certificate and any FAA pilot certificate with an instrument rating.
b) have skills and abilities to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experience levels.
c) have knowledge, skill, and ability to effectively evaluate a student's learning progress based upon established standards of performance relative to the student's experience and stage of development.
REQUIRED TYPICAL EDUCATION/TRAINING:
Successful candidate(s) must hold a current FAA Basic Ground Instructor certificate and any FAA pilot certificate with an instrument rating.
EXPERIENCE:
Experience using and instructing with varied flight simulators and flight training devices is preferred.
To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement:
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.
Affirmative Action Statement:
UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www. alaska.edu/nondiscrimination
At-Will:
Pursuant to Board of Regents' Policy 04.01.055.B, temporary, extended temporary, adjunct, student, casual labor, regular new hire probationary employees and those positions designated by the president as officers and senior administrators of the university are employed at-will.
Background Check:
The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
Public Disclosure Statement:
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
University of Alaska is a Drug-Free Workplace.
University of Alaska campuses are Tobacco-Free.
Training Policy:
It is the policy of the University of Alaska (UA) that all employees are required to complete training to meet the requirements of the positions they hold, and to complete the required training within a specified period to remain employed at the UA.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact University of Alaska HR at 907-450-8200.
Advertised: 19 Jul 2022 Alaskan Daylight Time Applications close: 30 Jun 2023 Alaskan Daylight Time
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