Aviation Maintenance Technician Instructor (Part-Time)
Aviation Institute of Maintenance · Norfolk, VA · 3 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$36/hrPart-time
About the role
The Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) seeks experienced Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMTs), Aircraft Mechanics, and FAA-certified A&P Mechanics to join our team as instructors.
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
Requirements
- 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 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)
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 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)
Benefits
No prior teaching experience required. We provide a 5-day paid instructor training program to help you successfully transition into the classroom.
Pay
Up to $36 per hour
Schedule
- Option 1 (Days): Monday - Thursday 7am-3:30pm
- Option 2 (Nights): Monday - Thursday 3pm-11:30pm