Job Description

Position Information

Position Number

P01375

Position Title

Vocational Instructor - Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (On-Call)

Division/Portfolio

Trades and Apprenticeship

Department/Program

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Location

Kelowna

Other Flexible Work Options

Your Opportunity

The duties and responsibilities of a Vocational Instructor include continuing excellence in one's field, instructional and professional duties, professional development and service.

Functions and Duties

1. Instructional duties may include any or all of the following: instructional (teaching assignments); course and program preparation and revision; student contact; student advising; evaluation and marking of student work and other functions related to instruction.



2. Professional duties may include any or all of the following: curriculum development, student registration and pre registration duties.



3. Professional development is activity intended to promote teaching excellence, subject area competence and technical competence in the area of professional or instructional expertise.



4. Service may include any or all of the following: school visitations; participation on Okanagan College (OC) committees; attendance at articulation meetings; representing OC at other function; administrative and other duties.

Education and Experience

A valid Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License (Maintenance "M1"/"M2" or Structures "S" rating).



An undergraduate degree and post-secondary teaching experience are preferred; however, applicants with an equivalent combination of teaching and work experience may be considered. Aviation teaching experience would be an asset.



An Instructor's Diploma or valid BC Teacher's Certificate appropriate to the instructional assignment is preferred, and will be required following appointment in accordance with the Collective Agreement.



Six to ten years recent relevant experience in some or all of the following:

- Fixed wing background or experience on general aviation and/or large transport category aircraft

- Rotary experience in Bell 204/205/206/ or Airbus AS350 aircraft

- Aircraft structural repair experience related to sheet metal, composite, wood/fabric and Boeing aircraft structural designs.

Skills and Abilities

Candidates must be committed to a team approach, demonstrate good written and oral English skills and have good interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will have an exceptional teaching record with demonstrated learner-centered teaching philosophy. Successful applicants will be an integral part of the team that will help Okanagan College realize the promise of a world-class college. Candidates will be comfortable in a computerized environment and demonstrate knowledge of programs relevant to their discipline. The successful applicant will be able to encourage communication between students and faculty.

Preferred Qualifications

Desired Start Date

10/20/2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

06/30/2026

Schedule

Given on-call nature of position, schedule and frequency of instruction may vary.



Typical instructional day is 6 hours long. Typical instructional week is Monday to Friday and would not exceed 30 hours.



Initial on-call contract is setup until Jun 30, 2026 but is not a guarantee of work for the entire contract period.



Position location is either the Kelowna or Vernon Airport.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate

Salary range $71,846 to $115,129 annually; normal starting salary between $78,872 and $85,897 annually, dependent on relevant education and experience.

Appointment Type

Vocational - Substitute

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employee Group

Vocational


Posting Detail Information

Competition Number

C003251

Number of Vacancies

1-3

Posting Open Date

10/20/2025

Posting Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes


Inclusion Statement
Okanagan College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities or expressions. People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, AccessibilityHR@okanagan.bc.ca.