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

Aviation Institute of Maintenance; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; 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

Aviation Institute of Maintenance is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Instructor (A&P Mechanic) to deliver FAA Part 147-aligned curriculum and provide hands-on instruction to students training to become AMTs. This role leverages your real-world maintenance experience in a classroom and active hangar setting.

We offer 4- or 5-day schedules, full-time and part-time options, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Associate degree in aviation or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• 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

Mentoring interest

Structured training

MS Office

Aircraft systems knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in aviation

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Aviation Institute of Maintenance is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Instructor (A&P Mechanic) to deliver FAA Part 147-aligned curriculum and provide hands-on instruction to students training to become AMTs. This role leverages your real-world maintenance experience in a classroom and active hangar setting.

We offer 4- or 5-day schedules, full-time and part-time options, and a comprehensive benefits package.