A&P Aircraft Maintenance Instructor — Sign-On $5K

Cotulla Education; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

401(k) match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

EAP

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Cotulla Education is hiring an Aircraft Maintenance Instructor at our Manassas campus to deliver FAA Part 147‑aligned aviation maintenance curriculum and provide hands‑on instruction in classroom and active hangar environments. This role is well‑suited to military‑trained aviation maintainers who want a stable, mission‑oriented next chapter.

We offer a 5‑day paid instructor training program to help professionals transition into teaching, with veterans benefiting from a collaborative,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in aviation or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification required.
• Strong mentoring and classroom instruction interest.
• Ability to work in a structured, compliance‑driven training environment.

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 systems

Mentoring

Training delivery

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in aviation or related field (preferred)

Job description

Cotulla Education is hiring an Aircraft Maintenance Instructor at our Manassas campus to deliver FAA Part 147‑aligned aviation maintenance curriculum and provide hands‑on instruction in classroom and active hangar environments. This role is well‑suited to military‑trained aviation maintainers who want a stable, mission‑oriented next chapter.

We offer a 5‑day paid instructor training program to help professionals transition into teaching, with veterans benefiting from a collaborative,