Aircraft Maintenance Instructor: Shape Tomorrow’s AMTs

Tidewater Tech; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Cotulla Education, home to the Aviation Institute of Maintenance, Centura College, Tidewater Tech, and American Lineman College, is hiring Aircraft Maintenance Instructors at our Manassas campus. You will deliver FAA Part 147-aligned curriculum and provide hands-on instruction in classroom and hangar settings, transitioning military aviation experience into teaching roles.

No formal teaching experience required; we provide a 5-day paid instructor training program to support a successful

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 Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT).
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic Certificate required.

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.

Skills

Mentoring

Structured training

Safety-focused

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in aviation or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cotulla Education, home to the Aviation Institute of Maintenance, Centura College, Tidewater Tech, and American Lineman College, is hiring Aircraft Maintenance Instructors at our Manassas campus. You will deliver FAA Part 147-aligned curriculum and provide hands-on instruction in classroom and hangar settings, transitioning military aviation experience into teaching roles.

No formal teaching experience required; we provide a 5-day paid instructor training program to support a successful