Faculty - Aircraft Maintenance Technician, Structures
Education
Ivany Campus
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
School of Applied Innovation and Technology
Continuing Full-time Position: Commencing approximately August 17, 2026
Application deadline is 11:59PM, July 28, 2026
Competition No. 2627-018 (b)
The salary scale for NSCC Faculty is based on steps that range from $78,771.88 - $104,267.58 annually. The anticipated starting salary for this position is $104,267.58 annually.
In addition to salary, NSCC offers:
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A defined benefit pension plan to support long-term financial security
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Comprehensive health and dental coverage, including vision, paramedical services, life insurance, Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and more
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Up to 45+ days of paid vacation and recognized holidays, including paid time off between Christmas and New Year's
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Professional development and training opportunities to support ongoing learning and career growth
**Secondment opportunities may be available, subject to approval from your current employer. This can be an excellent option for those interested in gaining teaching experience or exploring a new professional pathway while maintaining their existing employment and salary. If you are interested in exploring secondment options, please contact Jaclynn at [email protected].**
Responsibilities
As a member of the School of Applied Innovation and Technology faculty team, you will:
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Provide theoretical and practical instruction in the Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Structures) program.
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Collaboratively design and deliver educational experiences for a diverse group of learners. This will include preparation, instruction, assessment, and evaluation of students using a broad range of flexible teaching and learning practices and technologies such as Learning Management Systems (e.g., Brightspace) and classroom technology.
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Ensure health and safety practices and procedures are followed in your classroom, shops, and labs.
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Maintain currency with the latest industry practices relevant to your program and to continually develop your understanding of 21st century teaching and learning practices. This position may involve different delivery modalities (e.g., in-class, online, blended online/in-class), off-site instruction and alternate work hours such as weekends and evenings.
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Related duties include but are not limited to academic and career advisement, participating on committees, program marketing, curriculum revision/development through collaborative practice within faculty working groups, supporting, and monitoring work placements, liaising with business and industry, representing the College as required and upholding NSCC policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Qualifications and Occupational Experience:
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The minimum educational qualification for this position is a valid Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineers License "S" rating. An individual with a Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineers License "M" with experience in structures may be considered.
You have a minimum of five years (full-time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in Aircraft Structural Repair, Modification and Fabrication. NOTE: Two years of your training will be counted towards the educational requirements and cannot be included as part of your occupational experience.
You have extensive knowledge and skilled use of the tools of the trade and the processes to perform duties as assigned.
You have a clear understanding of structural evaluation, professional standards, advanced tool techniques, structural assembly and fabrication, and Manufacturer and Regulatory documentation, including SRMs, Service Bulletins, and Engineering Drawings.
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You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite and email.
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You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology in support of an exceptional student experience, including multi-media technologies and a variety of platforms that will engage students in online and blended learning.
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Ideally, you have related experience in delivery of educational programs or training to adults.
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Occupational experience that includes experience in providing performance feedback will be considered an asset.
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You have knowledge and experience in applying WHMIS, Occupational Health and Safety and occupation-specific safety practices.
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You are comfortable using multi-media technologies and a variety of platforms that will serve to engage students in online and blended learning capacities. The ability to teach effectively in an online/blended environment which includes building knowledge of best practices for the delivery and management of courses delivered whole or in part online, using a course management system to communicate with students and to foster and support a collaborative online learning community with and between students will be an important factor in your success. Candidates who do not have previous online/blended teaching experience must be open to and willing to participate in training for this delivery model.
Relevant Skills and Knowledge:
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You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism
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You possess excellent presentation skills and can facilitate content effectively and engagingly to a variety of audiences
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You are known for your superior interpersonal skills and can manage interpersonal relationships and issues effectively
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Your superb team building skills will enable you to develop a positive classroom dynamic and productive collegial relationships
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Your commitment to excellence, to life-long learning and to community involvement make you an ideal candidate for Faculty at NSCC
About Nova Scotia Community College
We value Diversity and Inclusion
The College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Mi'kmaq, Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, Black/African Nova Scotians, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing the online questionnaire within the application.
NSCC is organized into six campus regions and one stand-alone campus. Each region and stand-alone campus is led by a designated Principal and regional management team which supports NSCC's commitment to accessible, high-quality education across the province.
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Eastern Region: Includes Pictou Campus, Strait Area Campus, and Wagmatcook Learning Centre
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Northern Region: Includes Truro Campus, Cumberland Campus, and Amherst Learning Centre
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Metro Region: Includes Akerley Campus and IT Campus
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Southwest Region: Includes Lunenburg, Shelburne, Burridge Campuses, and Digby Learning Centre
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Valley Region: Includes Kingstec Campus, Annapolis Valley Campus, and the Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS)
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Sydney Waterfront and eCampus Region: Includes Sydney Waterfront Campus and eCampus
Stand-Alone Campus:
Are you interested?
As a condition of employment, Faculty at NSCC must complete a part-time adult education program delivered by NSCC. This adult education program is a significant investment on the part of NSCC in the learning and development of new employees. To achieve regular status, all probationary, full or part-time Faculty of the College must successfully complete the program within their probationary period. Term full-time Faculty whose term appointment is twelve or more months are also required to participate in this program.
Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.
NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Jaclynn Kelly, HR Generalist, at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here: Employee Workplace Accommodations Policy | NSCC
Unfortunately, we cannot accept late or paper applications.
