Vocational Instructor - Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - On-Call

When you join Okanagan College, you’re joining a team that’s transforming lives and communities.

Every course you create, every student you support and every connection you build, it all matters.

Be a part of a vibrant campus community, where the work you do every day truly makes a difference.

Desired Start Date:  July 1, 2026

Position End Date:  June 30, 2028

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

Bargaining unit:  Vocational

Type of appointment: Non-regular Substitute

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, 2028 but is not a guarantee of work for the entire contract period. Work can be anywhere from one day to several weeks. Position location is either the Kelowna or Vernon Airport.

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

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

Professional duties may include any or all of the following:

curriculum development

student registration

pre registration duties

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

Professional development is activity intended to promote teaching excellence, subject area competence and technical competence in the area of professional or instructional expertise. A valid Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License (Maintenance “M1”/“M2” 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 maintenance experience on general aviation and/or large transport category aircraft

Rotary maintenance experience in light, intermediate, medium or heavy helicopters.

Aircraft structural repair experience related to sheet metal, and composites 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-centred 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.