Aircraft Maintenance Instructor: Train Tomorrow’s Technicians

Aviation Institute of Maintenance; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

AIM—Aviation Institute of Maintenance—is seeking experienced Aircraft Maintenance Instructors to deliver FAA Part 147-aligned curriculum with hands-on instruction to students preparing for A&P certification.

This role welcomes A&P mechanics and aviation maintenance professionals who want to mentor the next generation, combining technical expertise with classroom and hangar-based teaching. A positive, safety-focused learning environment is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Associate degree in aviation or related field is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic Certificate is 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.
• Maintain classroom, lab equipment, and training materials.

Skills

Aircraft systems knowledge

Mentoring

Compliance-driven teaching

Microsoft Office

Evening/weekend flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in aviation or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AIM—Aviation Institute of Maintenance—is seeking experienced Aircraft Maintenance Instructors to deliver FAA Part 147-aligned curriculum with hands-on instruction to students preparing for A&P certification.

This role welcomes A&P mechanics and aviation maintenance professionals who want to mentor the next generation, combining technical expertise with classroom and hangar-based teaching. A positive, safety-focused learning environment is essential.