A&P Maintenance Instructor — Train Tomorrow’s Techs (Sign-On)

Aviation Institute of Maintenance; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance options

Paid parental leave

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

AIM is hiring an Aircraft Maintenance Instructor (A&P Mechanic) at our Chicago campus to deliver FAA Part 147–aligned training in classroom and hangar settings. You’ll translate hands-on aviation maintenance experience into structured instruction for aspiring aviation technicians.

We welcome military-influenced backgrounds and offer a 5-day paid instructor training program to help qualified professionals transition to teaching.

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 certificate (Airframe and/or Powerplant) required.
• Experience as an A&P Mechanic or AMT is preferred.

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 knowledge

Mentoring/coaching

Compliance training

MS Office skills

Evening/weekend availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in aviation or related field preferred

Job description

AIM is hiring an Aircraft Maintenance Instructor (A&P Mechanic) at our Chicago campus to deliver FAA Part 147–aligned training in classroom and hangar settings. You’ll translate hands-on aviation maintenance experience into structured instruction for aspiring aviation technicians.

We welcome military-influenced backgrounds and offer a 5-day paid instructor training program to help qualified professionals transition to teaching.