Aircraft Maintenance Instructor — Evening Mentor for Tomorrow's Techs

Aviation Maintenance; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

AIM is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic Instructor at our Philadelphia campus. This part-time role teaches FAA Part 147-aligned maintenance curriculum and mentors students in a hands-on hangar and classroom setting.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of maintenance experience, an A&P certificate, and a passion for developing future aviation technicians, with occasional evening/weekend availability.

Qualifications

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

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 & coaching

Compliance-driven

Evening/weekend availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in aviation or related field preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AIM is seeking an Aircraft Mechanic Instructor at our Philadelphia campus. This part-time role teaches FAA Part 147-aligned maintenance curriculum and mentors students in a hands-on hangar and classroom setting.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of maintenance experience, an A&P certificate, and a passion for developing future aviation technicians, with occasional evening/weekend availability.