A&P Aircraft Maintenance Instructor — Shape Tomorrow's Technicians

Aviation Institute of Maintenance; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Aircraft Maintenance Instructor (A&P Mechanic) at Aviation Institute of Maintenance in Kansas City, MO is hiring to train the next generation of FAA-certified mechanics through our Part 147 program. The role delivers FAA Part 147-aligned curriculum in classroom and active hangar environments, with a hands-on focus for student success.

A 5-day paid instructor training program is provided to help you transition into the classroom, and AIM offers career growth and robust benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in aviation or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• FAA A&P certification required.

Responsibilities

• Teach aircraft maintenance systems and procedures 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 records of attendance, grades, and student progress.
• Support curriculum updates and collaborate with program leadership.
• Create a structured, safety-focused learning environment.

Skills

Aircraft systems

Mentoring

Instructional skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in aviation or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Aircraft Maintenance Instructor (A&P Mechanic) at Aviation Institute of Maintenance in Kansas City, MO is hiring to train the next generation of FAA-certified mechanics through our Part 147 program. The role delivers FAA Part 147-aligned curriculum in classroom and active hangar environments, with a hands-on focus for student success.

A 5-day paid instructor training program is provided to help you transition into the classroom, and AIM offers career growth and robust benefits.