A&P Mechanic Instructor: Mentor Tomorrow's Aircraft Technicians

Aviation Institute of Maintenance; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,489,000 - 117,482,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, vision insurance (on‑b

Life insurance options

Paid parental leave

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

AIM’s Chicago campus is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Instructor (A&P Mechanic Instructor) to deliver FAA Part 147‑aligned curriculum and provide hands‑on training to aspiring technicians.

The role emphasizes mentoring, structured classroom and hangar instruction, and keeping meticulous records. A&P certification is required, with teaching opportunities available through a paid training program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in aviation or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant (A&P) 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 maintenance

Mentoring

Structured training

Office software

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in aviation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AIM’s Chicago campus is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Instructor (A&P Mechanic Instructor) to deliver FAA Part 147‑aligned curriculum and provide hands‑on training to aspiring technicians.

The role emphasizes mentoring, structured classroom and hangar instruction, and keeping meticulous records. A&P certification is required, with teaching opportunities available through a paid training program.