Aviation Maintenance Instructor

About the role

The Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) is a premier aviation maintenance training institution with 15 campuses nationwide, training roughly one in four FAA‑certified aircraft technicians in the United States. As an Aircraft Maintenance Instructor (A&P Mechanic Instructor), you will deliver FAA Part 147‑aligned curriculum and provide hands‑on instruction to students preparing for careers as aircraft maintenance technicians. This role combines your technical expertise with mentorship, allowing you to share real‑world experience while helping shape the next generation of aviation professionals.

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

• FAA‑certified A&P Mechanic (or equivalent aircraft maintenance credentials)
• Hands‑on experience in aircraft maintenance
• Interest in mentoring and teaching others (no prior teaching experience required)
• Ability to deliver curriculum and demonstrate practical skills
• Willingness to complete a 5‑day paid instructor training program

Pay

Up to $40 per hour

Benefits

• $5,000 sign‑on bonus (available through November 1 2026)

Schedule

• Option 1: Monday‑Thursday 6 am‑2:30 pm, Friday half‑day (flexible hours)
• Option 2: Monday‑Thursday 3:00 pm‑11:30 pm, Friday half‑day (flexible hours)
• Option 3: Thursday‑Sunday 7:00 am‑5:00 pm