Dual Credit Aviation Instructor, Youth Initiatives

SAIT’s Academic Services team is dedicated to serving SAIT’s schools and learners by providing training in essential and transferable skills. Join a team passionate about creating transformative learning environments that provide access to, and support post-secondary journeys.

The Opportunity

Location: Edmonton Alberta, St. Joseph Catholic High School

Job classification: S4001 - Instructor

Hourly Rate: $47.85 -$51.26 Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity.

Availability: Monday and Wednesday evenings, approximately 7–10 hours per week..

Position End Date: January 13, 2027

Deadline to apply: 4:00PM, July 31, 2027

SAIT Youth Initiatives

At the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), we are shapers, makers and originals - driven by a passion for excellence and meaningful impact. As a global leader in applied education and an Alberta Top Employer, SAIT offers action‑based learning, solution‑focused research and collaborative partnerships that empower people to make a difference in students’ lives. It is an exciting time to join this one‑of‑a‑kind institution.

About Youth Initiatives

SAIT Youth Initiatives delivers programs designed to educate, empower and inspire young learners. Our offerings provide authentic, engaging and meaningful learning experiences that help youth build:

A sense of excitement about their education

A sense of belonging within their program and at SAIT

A sense of preparedness for their future

A sense of confidence in their ability to succeed

We are currently recruiting a casual hourly Aviation Maintenance Instructor to support dual‑credit programming and help equip the next generation of aviation professionals. If you are a positive, highly motivated Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with a Transport Canada AME “M” license, we encourage you to apply.

How you'll contribute

Deliver the ASYS‑245 dual‑credit course in alignment with SAIT policies, ethics and best practices

Prepare and deliver lessons, lectures, assignments, quizzes, exams and demonstrations

Maintain accurate records for grading, professionalism assessments and attendance tracking in theory and lab settings

Share attendance and achievement data with internal and external stakeholders in accordance with POPA

Manage classroom and lab environments to ensure a positive, safe learning experience aligned with SAIT’s Minors on Campus and child‑safeguarding policies

Build rapport with learners and foster a supportive, inclusive climate

Provide ongoing guidance and communicate regularly with school‑board partner representatives

Assist in curriculum development, including adapting content for younger learners

Oversee the student lab environment, including scheduling, equipment use and proper storage

Maintain strong connections with industry partners, SAIT Youth Initiatives and school boards

Participate in curriculum and program reviews related to dual‑credit delivery

What you bring

Relevant post‑secondary education (minimum two‑year diploma from a recognized institution)

Minimum five years of related industry experience

Licensed AME

Experience and genuine interest in working with junior high and high school youth

Dual‑credit teaching experience is an asset

Excellent communication skills, including the ability to organize and present written information clearly

Strong commitment to delivering high‑quality instruction within established timelines

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. We understand how important communication is, and we are committed to following up with every candidate. Please know that each application is thoughtfully reviewed, and you will hear from us either way.

Together, we build bold futures

At SAIT, we equip you with the resources you need to shape bold futures for yourself and our communities. Eligibility and offerings may vary by employment contract and can include:

Generous top-up in lieu of time off and benefits

Professional development opportunities through access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education and Professional Studies courses

Access to Greenshield+ for virtual therapy at a reduced rate to support your well-being

Ability to contribute to RRSP or TFSA with reduced group rates

Excellent dining options on campus

Free access to our fitness facilities and group fitness classes

About SAIT

At SAIT, we’re building bold futures. We’re a community of tenacious problem-solvers, inventive thinkers, and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters.

Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we’re driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If you’re looking for a place where purpose meets possibility, you’ve found it here.

We’re committed to community and belonging

Community and belonging is essential to achieving SAIT's vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about Community and Belonging at SAIT.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.