Aircraft Maintenance Instructor – Hands-On Mentor (A&P)

Aviation Maintenance; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 58,000; 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

EAP

Job summary

Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) seeks experienced Aircraft Maintenance Technicians to join as instructors. This onsite role involves teaching FAA Part 147-aligned curricula and providing hands-on instruction to aspiring AMTs across our Phoenix-area campuses.

No prior teaching experience is required; AIM offers a 5‑day paid instructor training program to help you transition into the classroom while maintaining industry relevance and safety standards.

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 AMT.

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

A&P Mechanic

Aircraft maintenance

Mentoring

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) seeks experienced Aircraft Maintenance Technicians to join as instructors. This onsite role involves teaching FAA Part 147-aligned curricula and providing hands-on instruction to aspiring AMTs across our Phoenix-area campuses.

No prior teaching experience is required; AIM offers a 5‑day paid instructor training program to help you transition into the classroom while maintaining industry relevance and safety standards.