Aircraft Maintenance Instructor — Mentor A&P Pros (Sign-On $2.5K)

Aviation Maintenance; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

PTO

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) in Norfolk, VA is seeking experienced Aircraft Maintenance Technicians to join us as Aircraft Maintenance Instructors. You will deliver FAA Part 147-aligned curriculum and provide hands-on instruction in classroom and hangar environments.

No prior teaching experience required; we offer a 5-day paid instructor training program to help you transition successfully into the classroom.

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) Certificate required.
• Interest in mentoring and training 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

FAA A&P Certification

Mentoring

Aircraft Systems

Structured Training

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in aviation or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) in Norfolk, VA is seeking experienced Aircraft Maintenance Technicians to join us as Aircraft Maintenance Instructors. You will deliver FAA Part 147-aligned curriculum and provide hands-on instruction in classroom and hangar environments.

No prior teaching experience required; we offer a 5-day paid instructor training program to help you transition successfully into the classroom.