Aircraft Maintenance Instructor — 5-Day Training Included

Aviation Institute of Maintenance; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) in Norfolk, VA is seeking experienced Aircraft Maintenance Instructors to deliver FAA Part 147-aligned training and provide hands-on instruction to aspiring AMTs.

This role emphasizes mentoring, safety-focused teaching, and real-world skill transfer in a classroom and hangar setting. AIM offers paid instructor training and opportunities for career growth within aviation education.

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) Mechanic Certification required.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft systems and maintenance procedures.
• Interest in mentoring, coaching, and developing others.

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

Mentoring

Structured environment

Office software

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in aviation

Job description

The Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) in Norfolk, VA is seeking experienced Aircraft Maintenance Instructors to deliver FAA Part 147-aligned training and provide hands-on instruction to aspiring AMTs.

This role emphasizes mentoring, safety-focused teaching, and real-world skill transfer in a classroom and hangar setting. AIM offers paid instructor training and opportunities for career growth within aviation education.