Aviation Support Specialist

Aviation Support Specialist

Salary

$75,351.00 Annually

Location

Moses Lake, WA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

26-59

Division

Instruction

Department

Aviation (Commercial Pilot)

Opening Date

08/13/2026

Closing Date

8/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits

Position Summary

Big Bend Community College (BBCC), a rural college serving vibrant, culturally rich communities in the Columbia Basin of Central Washington, invites applications for a full-time Aviation Support Specialist. Reporting to the Dean of Workforce Education, this position provides instructional, operational, and student support for the Aviation program, working closely with faculty, staff, and students to support flight and ground school instruction, student success, flight line operations, recruitment activities, and overall program effectiveness. Our program has been training aviation professionals since 1965 and has an excellent reputation for training career pilots to the highest skill standards.

BBCC's organizational strength is captured in our small but mighty spirit. A small college taking on BIG things to enact BIG change to lift our students and employees. We are dedicated to extending postsecondary access to all our service district members and providing an environment for all to grow personally and professionally, steered by our mission and vision.

Vision: To become our communities' first choice to dream, learn, and succeed.

Mission

Serve as a Bridge

Stand as a Leader

Support for Success

Our guiding principles are a call to action, establishing a standard for how we interact with each other, present BBCC in the community, serve students AND act upon areas of inequity.

Guiding Principles

Honor our Role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution

Advocate for Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity

Embrace our Workplace Norms

Innovate Proactively

Model Integrity

Educate All

Our college seeks candidates who have a deep commitment to and understanding of the rewards and challenges of working with students. We particularly welcome those who will be active participants in our small but thriving college community.

If you share these values, we encourage you to come be a part of the movement happening at Big Bend Community College.

This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by August 20, 2026. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.

Essential Job Duties

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide lecture and instruction for flight and ground schools.
• Evaluate and update curriculum as required by industry standards.
• Participate in outreach and recruitment events.
• Assist with student advising.
• Assist with flight line activities, including recordkeeping and dispatch.
• Responsible for care of equipment, supplies, aircraft, and facilities used for training.
• Serve as the Aviation Club Advisor.
• Provide tours for visitors, newly enrolled students, and prospective students.
• Support development of program course schedule
• Participate and support program assessment.
• Support and evaluate students.
• Facilitate student, course, and program orientations.
• Support and facilitate instructor roles.

OTHER WORK RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Develop professional development plan and maintain vocational certification.
• Ensure no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies. This includes, but is not limited to security and safety, understanding of Safety Data Sheets (SDS), equipment, fire, disaster, safe lifting and body mechanics.
• Ensure compliance with college policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.
• Work and interact effectively with colleagues, staff, students, administrators, and others of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as may be required.

Minimum & Desirable Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree in aviation from a Part 141 flight school.

• Must possess the following:

• Commercial pilot certificate, airplane single-engine land (ASEL) with instrument rate - airplane.

• Current flight instructor certificate - airplane, single-engine.

• Current medical certificate with no restrictions that would prohibit performance of flight duties and non-flight duties as assigned by BBCC.

• Commercial ASEL including instrument rating.

• At least 1250 total flight hours experience.

• Must be eligible to teach initial CFI applicants by 9/14/26.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, computer systems, and the ability to instruct students, lab assistants, and faculty.

• Strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in aviation from a regionally accredited institution.
• Previous instruction/tutor experience including the use of eLearning and/or instructional technology tools for the preparation of teaching and learning activities.

Application Instructions

This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by August 20, 2026. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required qualifications and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

• BBCC Online application.
• Cover letter, addressing why you are interested in this position and how your qualifications make you the ideal candidate.*
• Comprehensive resume or CV.*
• Response(s) to the questions found in the Supplemental Questions Tab above.*
• Unofficial transcripts documenting undergraduate and graduate course work and degrees. Official transcripts required upon employment.*

NOTE: You must complete the online application in full and respond to the required supplemental questions. Failure to provide this information or responses of "See Resume" may eliminate you from consideration for this position. The college reserves the right to remove documents, submitted but not requested, by BBCC as part of the application process. These documents include, but are not limited to statements of teaching philosophy, diversity statement, letters of recommendation, student evaluations, performance evaluations, etc.

BBCC reserves the right to not fill this position, reject all applicants, reopen the position, or make a direct appointment. Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the Colleges discretion.

This posting does not reflect the entire job description and may be changed and/or modified, at any time, without notice.

If you have difficulty logging into your account, attaching documents, submitting your application, etc., please contact NEOGOV Customer Service at 1-855-524-5627.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant's current or past employers. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete the questions.

Prior to employment, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform the position.

Per Governor Inslee'sProclamation 21-14.5, employees of higher education must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final does of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, new hired employees will be asked to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination, or request and be approved for a medical or religious exemption before beginning their employment with the College.

An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the College to sponsor an H-1B visa. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

Official transcripts must be provided to the college upon hire.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Big Bend provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Please direct all inquiries regarding compliance with access, equal opportunity, and/or grievances to the Executive Director of Human Resources/Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator, BBCC 7662 Chanute Street NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837; or via email at titleix@bigbend.edu.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE CAMPUS:

In compliance with state and federal regulations, BBCC is committed to a safe and drug and alcohol-free campus. Employees are expected to comply with BBCC's policy prohibiting illegal drug use or activity, including notifications of criminal drug convictions and the use of prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications that are likely to affect job safety. The complete policy and procedure are available to view on the policies page of the BBCC website. Printed copies of the policy and procedure are available by contacting the Human Resources Office at 509-793-2008.

BBCC ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT:

BBCC strives to be a safe and secure campus for our students, employees, and community. Detailed information regarding campus security, crime statistics for the most recent-three year period, and other information is available on the Campus Safety and Security page of the BBCC website. If you have questions or would like a printed copy of the materials please contact Campus Safety and Security at 509-793-2286.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

Big Bend Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, marital status, pregnancy status or families with children, a mother breastfeeding her child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, genetic information, and/or status as a veteran or any other legally protected classification.

Big Bend Community College provides a robust benefit package. The benefits, programs, and services offered are a sizable amount of an employees overall compensation and an important factor in encouraging a healthy work-life balance.

Our package includes health, vision, prescription drug, and dental insurance for the employee and dependents. There are several plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Employees are also covered by basic life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. Additional insurance coverage, like auto insurance, is available to state employees at reduced rates. Visit Washington Health Care Authoritys Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB) Program at www.pebb.hca.wa.gov.

We will help you prepare for life after your career by offering an excellent retirement plan, which includes employer contributions. In addition, employees have the option to participate in two tax-deferred retirement investment programs.

Leave benefits include 12 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and vacation accrual of 12-24 days of vacation per year.

Big Bend encourages staff development, and personal and professional growth. Internal and external opportunities for training and development are offered each year to build employee competencies and develop leadership capacity. Participation in the State Employee Tuition Waiver program provide further potential for personal and career growth.

For more information on what Washington State has to offer, visit Experience Washington at www.experiencewa.com.

For more information on the college you may visit our website at www.bigbend.edu.

Employer Big Bend Community College

Address 7662 Chanute Street, NE

Moses Lake, Washington, 98837

Phone 509-793-2026

509-793-2008

Website http://www.bigbend.edu