Aircraft Maintenance Instructor - Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

Get My A&P; Hasbrouck Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,500

Relocation bonus $2,500

Job summary

Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) is hiring Aircraft Maintenance Instructors at our Hasbrouck Heights campus to train the next generation of FAA-certified mechanics in our Part 147 program. No teaching experience required; we provide a structured 5-day paid instructor training program to help veterans and technical professionals transition to the classroom.

As an instructor, you'll translate hands-on aircraft maintenance experience into classroom instruction, mentor students pursuing AMT

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required
• Associate degree in aviation or related is required

Responsibilities

• Translate hands-on aircraft maintenance experience - military or civilian - into classroom instruction
• Mentor students preparing for careers as Aviation Maintenance Technicians (AMTs)
• Work in a structured, mission-driven environment with clear standards and expectations
• Continue building expertise while shaping the next generation of FAA-certified mechanics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in aviation or related

Job description

About this role

Training Tomorrow's Technicians to Become Skilled, Employable, and Essential

ABOUT US

Big Changes, Better Benefits - Join us today! At Cotulla Education, home to the Aviation Institute of Maintenance, Centura College, Tidewater Tech, and American Lineman College, we are dedicated to transforming lives through hands-on, career-focused education. Our mission is to empower students to achieve their professional dreams in high-demand fields like aviation, healthcare, information technology, and skilled trades. With experienced faculty providing personalized support, our graduates emerge as future leaders ready to make a significant impact in their communities. Join us in shaping the careers of those who will build and maintain our world and embark on a transformative journey towards a fulfilling career.

Benefits

• $2,500 Sign-On Bonus
• $2,500 relocation bonus for out-of-area hires moving to New Jersey Area.
• Campus Location: 459 NJ-17, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604
• Compensation: $40 per hour
• Employment: Full Time

Job Overview

Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) is hiring Aircraft Maintenance Instructors at our Hasbrouck Heights campus to train the next generation of FAA-certified mechanics in our Part 147 program. Whether you spent your career on a flight line, in a hangar, or supporting heavy maintenance operations, you've built skills that are irreplaceable - and we provide a structured 5-day paid instructor training program to help you successfully transition into the classroom. AIM has trained thousands of aviation maintenance technicians, including many transitioning service members. As an instructor here, you'll work alongside fellow veterans and former civilian mechanics, teaching students who often include current service members and recent veterans using their GI Bill benefits. Veterans of military aviation: bring your experience to the classroom. No teaching experience required. Our 5-day paid instructor training program is designed to help technical professionals - including those coming out of military aviation roles - successfully move into instructional work.

In this role, you'll:

• Translate hands-on aircraft maintenance experience - military or civilian - into classroom instruction
• Mentor students preparing for careers as Aviation Maintenance Technicians (AMTs)
• Work in a structured, mission-driven environment with clear standards and expectations
• Continue building expertise while shaping the next generation of FAA-certified mechanics

Key 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

Schedule Options

• Option 1: Day shift: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 3:30 pm EST
• Option 2: Evening shift: Monday - Thursday 3:30 pm - 11:30 pm EST & Friday ~ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm EST
• Option 3: Weekend shift: Thursday - Sunday: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm EST

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate degree in aviation or related