A&P Mechanic Instructor — Shape Tomorrow's AMTs

Aviation Institute of Maintenance; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 64,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, vision insurance from

Life insurance options

Paid parental leave

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Aircraft Maintenance Instructor (A&P Mechanic) at Aviation Institute of Maintenance seeks experienced AMTs to join our team as instructors. You will deliver FAA Part 147-aligned curriculum and provide hands-on instruction to students preparing for FAA certification in a structured classroom and hangar setting.

Onsite opportunities nationwide across our 15 campus locations with a 5-day paid instructor training program.

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) 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

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in aviation

Tools

Aviation maintenance tools

Job description

Aircraft Maintenance Instructor (A&P Mechanic) at Aviation Institute of Maintenance seeks experienced AMTs to join our team as instructors. You will deliver FAA Part 147-aligned curriculum and provide hands-on instruction to students preparing for FAA certification in a structured classroom and hangar setting.

Onsite opportunities nationwide across our 15 campus locations with a 5-day paid instructor training program.