A&P Mechanic Instructor: Shape Tomorrow’s Aircraft Technicians

Aviation Institute of Maintenance; Charlotte (NC); 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

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

AIM, the Aviation Institute of Maintenance, is seeking experienced Aircraft Maintenance Technicians to join our nationwide instructor team. You will deliver FAA Part 147-aligned curriculum and provide hands-on instruction to students preparing for careers as AMTs.

The role welcomes hands-on aviation professionals transitioning into teaching, offering a five-day paid instructor training program. Full-time and part-time positions with onsite campus opportunities nationwide are available.

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) 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

Structured training

Flexible scheduling

Aircraft systems knowledge

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in aviation or related field

Job description

AIM, the Aviation Institute of Maintenance, is seeking experienced Aircraft Maintenance Technicians to join our nationwide instructor team. You will deliver FAA Part 147-aligned curriculum and provide hands-on instruction to students preparing for careers as AMTs.

The role welcomes hands-on aviation professionals transitioning into teaching, offering a five-day paid instructor training program. Full-time and part-time positions with onsite campus opportunities nationwide are available.