A&P Mechanic Instructor: Teach Hands-On Aviation Tech

Aviation Schools Online; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

AIM is seeking experienced Aircraft Maintenance Technicians to join as instructors at their Kansas City campus. The role transitions seasoned AMTs into classroom mentors, with a 5-day paid training program to ease onboarding.

We offer full-time schedules with shifts including evenings and weekends to support student needs. Applicants should hold FAA A&P, have 3+ years of maintenance, and be ready to teach and guide the next generation of aviation professionals.

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, 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 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 maintenance

A&P certification

Mentoring

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in aviation

Job description

AIM is seeking experienced Aircraft Maintenance Technicians to join as instructors at their Kansas City campus. The role transitions seasoned AMTs into classroom mentors, with a 5-day paid training program to ease onboarding.

We offer full-time schedules with shifts including evenings and weekends to support student needs. Applicants should hold FAA A&P, have 3+ years of maintenance, and be ready to teach and guide the next generation of aviation professionals.