Technician, Lab, Aviation Programs

Position Information

Full Time/Part Time Part-time Job Description The Laboratory Technician within the Aviation Division is responsible to support aviation faculty and students in the lab and hangar environment in a safe and expedient manner. The position is responsible for maintaining the laboratory/hangar facilities, equipment, and required supplies in a clean and orderly manner to allow the faculty to focus on instructing student learning outcomes.

Under general supervision, the Lab Technician coordinates the preparation of aviation laboratory exercises and activities. This coordination includes ensuring all equipment, tooling, and expendable supplies are in place and sufficient for the requirements of each session. Other duties include, taking inventory and recommending purchases of supplies/materials, as needed, troubleshooting problems and maintaining/repairing equipment. The incumbent must practice good interpersonal skills and be able to work independently. The individual must meet Transportation Security Administration (TSA) badging requirements to function in the Airport Operating Area at Piedmont Triad International (PTI) airport. Duties/Functions

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

Difficult Challenges Contacts Education Required

Education Preferred

Experience Required

Experience Preferred

KSA Required The Lab Technician shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its “open door” policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The Lab Technician must be able to: 1. Multi-task 2. Support the Vision and Mission of the College 3. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments. 4. Be willing to take direction from Faculty and Administration 5. Communicate effectively 6. Be able to troubleshoot, isolate, and repair equipment failures to closure.

Departmental/Job Specific Requirements: Mandatory GTCC Trainings (upon initial hire) and annual updates as required; other required trainings may be added as needed): 1. Reporting Requirements 2. Discrimination & Anti-Harassment (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter) 3. Shooter on Campus (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter) 4. Personal Information Protection (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter) 5. Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)

Specific Departmental Requirements: 1. The individual must meet TSA badging requirements to function in the Airport Operating Area at Piedmont Triad International (PTI) airport. 2. Individual must be able to safely operate aircraft and aircraft systems. KSA Preferred Department/Job Specific Requirements Physical Demands 1. May include supporting day and evening and on multiple campuses 2. Position may require standing for extended periods of time, stooping, walking, climbing, and bending to supervise students in confined areas inside, underneath, and on top of aircraft, as well as on elevated work stands and platforms. 3. Exposure to hazardous materials is possible and will require safe handling, use and disposal. Some classes require using flammable and/or inert high pressure gases, and using high pressure hydraulic equipment. 4. Lifting, and the positioning of heavy equipment in preparation for classes and labs is required. 5. Work may be required in an environment that varies from hot to cold (seasonal), which can be both noisy and dusty, and require standing for lengthy periods. 6. Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, are required. Posting Type Part-Time Staff

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 09/14/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

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