School Instructional Staff

General description of the position

A CTECS Aviation Technology Department Head is responsible for planning, conducting and assessing instructional activities on maintenance, repair and parts installation– to include safety, proper use of tools, ensure regulations of FURPA, and monitor group instructional activities.  In addition, the Department Head must maintain educational records; inventory and tool control logs; track achievement of desired program outcomes by coordinating and administering tests in accordance with accepted reporting procedures; developing alternative instruction for individualized and independent study. Aviation Technology Department Heads shall educate students on theoretical and performance-based topics related to all aspects of the Aviation repair and related fields. The program is designed to meet the requirements of FAA Part 147 school.  Those skills deemed essential to this course form a cluster of usable skills and technical knowledge much needed in today’s Aviation Repair field.

Qualifications required, (e.g., education, degrees, certification, licensing, skills, knowledge, abilities, specialized training)

• Occupational Subject Endorsement #090 in Aviation Technology is required. A #826 endorsement is required for the Department Head position, or qualify for a Durational Shortage Area Permit (DSAP).
• Eight years of relevant hands-on experience
• Must hold FAA Powerplant and Airframe License
• Basic computer skills, Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel

Supervision Received: Works under the supervision of a School Principal, and Assistant Principal.

Supervision Exercised: Supervises students in classrooms, laboratories, and CTECS shops as well as on off-campus production sites

Hours / Time Requirements: 188 days per school year, 7 hours daily. Review your bargaining unit contract for more information.         

General Statement of Duties

CTECS Aviation Technology Department Heads teach courses in the discipline of Aviation technologies. They will be required to develop and design lesson and/or unit plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions utilizing a variety of pedagogical methods, including but not limited to differentiated instruction, fostering building of relationships, etc. Department Heads will provide social emotional support in the learning process and ensure student engagement. Plumbing and Heating Department Heads provide tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintain classroom records and assess student coursework. Aviation Technology Department Heads also collaborate and support colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Aviation Technology Department Heads are required to attend periodic building-level and districtwide meetings and professional development.

Aviation Department Heads are required to meet with business and industry partners in an effort to maintain being current in the trade and to keep apprised to the newest technology, as well as providing feedback to district curriculum teams on modern industry practices to adjust curricula when needed. These relationships also connect the program and students to employment and work-based learning opportunities. For more information regarding this, please review your bargaining unit contract for more information (see link above).

Additional Department Head Responsibilities include:

Instructional Support Responsibilities

1. Assists with the implementation of the instructional program within the department including supporting substitutes.
2. Assists and monitors in the implementation of the content, aligned to the CTECS district approved materials such as: curriculum, pacing guide, DSA’s, and competency checklists.
3. Models a variety of instructional strategies that accommodate different student backgrounds, cognitive abilities and learning styles.
4. Reviews lesson plans, observes classroom instruction, and provides feedback and support as needed to improve instruction, classroom management, and professional growth.

Leadership Responsibilities

1. Provides clear expectations regarding policies and procedures utilized in the shop, including but not limited to, uniform, student conduct/discipline, equipment uses, safety compliance, clean-up, and inventory controls.
2. Plans and leads department meetings and PLCs with other departments as well as administration.
3. Serves on committees when requested and as a liaison between the department, administration and central office.
4. Organizes and facilitates the Program Advisory Committee (PAC) in accordance with district guidelines, including the recruitment of appropriate members. Increase and document PAC membership annually. Meetings will be held after school hours.
5. Promotes in industry outreach programs, such as Work-Based Learning (WBL), internships, Skills USA, and job shadowing.
6. Provides school-wide leadership support and recommendations for professional development and direction on effective instruction and programming, including instructional rounds.

Operational Responsibilities

1. Manages departmental budgets, prepares, and submits OF-95s for orders, repairs, and maintenance. Manage enrollment and retention plans. Ensures that student credentials are attained and tracked in collaboration with district guidelines. Improvement of summative assessments per year.
2. Oversees all Student Workforce activities, such as On/Off campus Production, CTECS Facilities Production, WBL, Internships and job shadowing, ensuring that all district procedures are followed.
3. Completes all required departmental inventory tasks and assists in the removal of outdated instructional materials, including repair of equipment.
4. Ensures that all equipment is properly operational and that all required maintenance and repairs are completed.
5. Ensures all safety training is appropriately completed, required documentation is properly maintained and procedures are followed. Ensures safety within the department; including posting and enforcement of appropriate laboratory safety wear & rules (i.e. uniforms, boots, PPE, etc…).
6. Maintain and submit department records, including trade credentials, student data, and PLC minutes, perform other professional duties as required by the administration.

Working Conditions:

• Department Heads in this technology will be required to model and demonstrate safe work practices prior to facilitation of learning. Department Heads may need to stand for long periods of time, lift, climb, bend, twist and repeat the same movements as dictated by the trade and projects being taught.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to lift light to medium weights and be exposed to some risk of injury from typical Aviation repair site environments.

 Closing date is June 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. 

Applications will be accepted via E-Mail or Fax only.

E-Mail address: HR.applications@cttech.org  or Faxes may be sent to – CTECS Recruitment 860-706-5756.

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