A&P Mechanic Instructor

About the role

Training tomorrow’s technicians to become skilled, employable and essential. This role is ideal for experienced A&P mechanics, aircraft mechanics, and aviation maintenance professionals who want to combine technical expertise with mentorship and training while delivering hands-on aviation maintenance instruction in classroom and active hangar environments.

Schedule

• Day shift: Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 3:30 pm EST
• Evening shift: Monday – Thursday 3:30 pm – 11:30 pm EST & Friday ~ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm EST
• Weekend shift: Thursday – Sunday 7:30 am – 5:30 pm EST

Responsibilities

• Teach aircraft maintenance systems, procedures, and techniques in a hands-on environment
• Deliver FAA-aligned curriculum to prepare students for A&P certification
• Demonstrate practical skills used by A&P mechanics and aviation technicians
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and student progress
• Support curriculum updates and collaborate with program leadership
• Help create a structured, engaging, and safety-focused learning environment
• Maintain classroom, lab equipment, and training materials

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate degree in aviation or related field preferred

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of aircraft maintenance experience
• Background as an A&P Mechanic, Aircraft Mechanic, or Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT)

Licensure

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic Certificate required

Skills

• Strong knowledge of aircraft systems and aviation maintenance procedures
• Interest in mentoring, coaching, and developing others
• Ability to work in a structured, compliance-driven training environment
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)
• Flexibility to support evening or weekend schedules as needed

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance available first day of employment
• Life insurance options
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off (PTO) to promote work-life balance
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support

Pay

$40 per hour

$2,500 sign-on bonus and $2,500 relocation bonus for out-of-area hires moving to New Jersey.