A&P Mechanic Instructor — Teach Tomorrow's Technicians

Aviation Maintenance; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 45,000; 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

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) in Charlotte, NC is seeking experienced Aircraft Maintenance Technicians to become instructors. This full-time role delivers FAA Part 147-aligned instruction and provides hands-on training to aspiring AMTs, leveraging real-world aircraft maintenance experience.

No prior teaching experience is required; AIM offers a 5-day paid instructor training program to help you transition to the classroom and make a lasting impact on students pursuing aviation careers.

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

Aircraft systems knowledge

Mentoring

Documentation

MS Office

Flexible scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in aviation or related field

Job description

Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) in Charlotte, NC is seeking experienced Aircraft Maintenance Technicians to become instructors. This full-time role delivers FAA Part 147-aligned instruction and provides hands-on training to aspiring AMTs, leveraging real-world aircraft maintenance experience.

No prior teaching experience is required; AIM offers a 5-day paid instructor training program to help you transition to the classroom and make a lasting impact on students pursuing aviation careers.