A&P Aircraft Maintenance Instructor — Mentorship & Growth

Aviation Institute of Maintenance; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career growth opportunities withinavi0

Job summary

AIM—the Aviation Institute of Maintenance in Philadelphia—seeks experienced Aircraft Maintenance Technicians to join as instructors. You will deliver FAA Part 147-aligned curriculum and provide hands-on instruction to students preparing for A&P certification.

No prior teaching experience required; AIM offers a 5-day paid instructor training program and a supportive environment to mentor the next generation of aviation professionals, with a steady schedule and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Aircraft knowledge

Mentoring

Structured, compliant teaching

Evening/weekend flexibility

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in aviation or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AIM—the Aviation Institute of Maintenance in Philadelphia—seeks experienced Aircraft Maintenance Technicians to join as instructors. You will deliver FAA Part 147-aligned curriculum and provide hands-on instruction to students preparing for A&P certification.

No prior teaching experience required; AIM offers a 5-day paid instructor training program and a supportive environment to mentor the next generation of aviation professionals, with a steady schedule and opportunities for career growth.