A&P Mechanic Instructor — FAA‑Aligned Hands-On Teaching

Get My A&P; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) in Chicago is seeking Aircraft Maintenance Instructors. You will deliver FAA Part 147-aligned aviation maintenance curriculum and provide hands-on instruction to students preparing for careers as aircraft maintenance technicians.

This role suits experienced A&P mechanics who want to mentor others. We offer a 5-day paid instructor training program to help you transition into the classroom and share real-world knowledge.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 maintenance experience

Hands-on instruction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) in Chicago is seeking Aircraft Maintenance Instructors. You will deliver FAA Part 147-aligned aviation maintenance curriculum and provide hands-on instruction to students preparing for careers as aircraft maintenance technicians.

This role suits experienced A&P mechanics who want to mentor others. We offer a 5-day paid instructor training program to help you transition into the classroom and share real-world knowledge.