A&P Mechanic Instructor — Shape Tomorrow’s Technicians

Aviation Institute of Maintenance; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 41,328,000 - 45,964,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

The Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) — the largest aviation maintenance training school in the U.S.— is seeking experienced Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMTs), Aircraft Mechanics, and FAA-certified A&P Mechanics to join our team as instructors. This role involves delivering FAA Part 147-aligned curriculum and providing hands-on instruction in classroom and active hangar environments.

We offer a 5-day paid instructor training program, competitive pay up to $33.65 per hour, and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach aircraft maintenance systems and procedures in a hands-on environment.
• Deliver FAA-aligned curriculum to prepare students for A&P certification.
• Demonstrate practical skills used by AMTs.
• Maintain attendance, grades, and student progress records.
• Support curriculum updates and collaborate with program leadership.
• Create a structured, engaging, and safety-focused learning environment.
• Maintain classroom, lab equipment, and training materials.

Skills

Aircraft systems

Mentoring

Office software

Schedule flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in aviation or related field

Job description

The Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) — the largest aviation maintenance training school in the U.S.— is seeking experienced Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMTs), Aircraft Mechanics, and FAA-certified A&P Mechanics to join our team as instructors. This role involves delivering FAA Part 147-aligned curriculum and providing hands-on instruction in classroom and active hangar environments.

We offer a 5-day paid instructor training program, competitive pay up to $33.65 per hour, and