A&P Maintenance Instructor – Mentor Tomorrow's Technicians

Aviation Institute of Maintenance; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 61,893,000 - 103,155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance (

Life insurance options

Paid parental leave

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) is hiring an Aircraft Maintenance Instructor (A&P Mechanic) at our Duluth campus to train the next generation of FAA-certified mechanics in the Part 147 program. The role welcomes military aviators transitioning to civilian instruction and includes a 5-day paid instructor training program.

Compensation is up to $36 per hour, with a sign-on bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in aviation or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• Background as an A&P Mechanic, Aircraft Mechanic, or Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT).
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic Certificate required.

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

Structured environment

MS Office

Evening/weekend schedule

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in aviation

Job description

Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) is hiring an Aircraft Maintenance Instructor (A&P Mechanic) at our Duluth campus to train the next generation of FAA-certified mechanics in the Part 147 program. The role welcomes military aviators transitioning to civilian instruction and includes a 5-day paid instructor training program.

Compensation is up to $36 per hour, with a sign-on bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.