Role overview

Term of Appt:Monday - Friday, 30 hours/week

Start date: August 2026

Reporting to: Person Responsible for Training (PRT)

Salary:

Annual salary ranges between $78,098 to $114,001, with our normal starting salary between $78,098 – 88,536 depending on experience and qualifications. Annual increases will take place with each full year of employment up to the maximum of $114,001, in accordance with the BCGEU Faculty Collective Agreement.

Relocation Support: you may qualify for relocation assistance for eligible roles to help you transition smoothly.

Vacation entitlement is 240 hours per year (pro-rated from the hire date) to be utilized during the summer months (July and August). The College also provides paid time off during its annual holiday closure from December 25 to January 1. The position includes a comprehensive extended health and dental benefits package, and enrolment in the College Pension Plan is mandatory, with employer-matched contributions.

Description:

Northern Lights College is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable instructor for the Aircraft Maintenance Technician Program on the Dawson Creek Campus.

We are seeking a dynamic individual who is engaged in aviation and has a passion for teaching and sharing experience. The successful candidate will have a learning centered mindset eager for personal growth and the opportunity to excel within a team environment.

The AMT Program prepares students for careers in the maintenance, inspection, and repair of aircraft and aircraft systems in accordance with Transport Canada training requirements. Students receive training across a broad range of aircraft types and technologies, including fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, piston and turbine engines, aircraft structures, electrical systems, avionics fundamentals, hydraulics, fuel systems, and aircraft maintenance practices. Through a combination of classroom instruction, lab activities, and hands-on practical training, students develop the technical knowledge, troubleshooting skills, and professional standards required to work safely and effectively in the aviation industry.

Qualifications:

Required:

Valid Canadian AME license, Category M1/M2, S or E rating
A minimum of 5 years of practical licensed experience
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a positive college environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Preference given to applicants with aircraft endorsements as well as one or more of the following:

Experience and/or education in the delivery of post-secondary instruction in aviation
Provincial Instructors Diploma Program (PIDP), or an equivalent adult education credential
Experience with online course delivery platforms (Moodle, Blackboard or D2L)
Fixed Wing Turboprop and/or Piston Engine experience
Advanced avionics such as Airbus family, Boeing avionics systems, etc. and field maintenance experience with fundamental avionics systems
Helicopter experience specific to Bell 204/205/206/212/AS350/MD500

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with NLC, however; only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged.

To support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, we encourage all qualified applicants, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity at Northern Lights College.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we are committed to increasing Indigenous Peoples' representation throughout the institution and encourage applicants to self-identify as Indigenous--First Nation, Metis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resume.