Aircraft Maintenance Instructor — Train Tomorrow's Technicians

Aviation Schools Online; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; 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)

Job summary

The Aviation Institute of Maintenance in Norfolk, VA is seeking experienced Aircraft Maintenance Instructors (A&P) to join our team and train the next generation of aviation technicians. You will deliver FAA Part 147-aligned instruction and mentor students in hands-on hangar settings.

No teaching experience is required initially; we offer a 5-day paid instructor training program to help you transition and grow within aviation education, with opportunities for career advancement and benefits.

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) certification 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

Mentoring

Structured training

Aviation maintenance knowledge

Safety-conscious

Instruction delivery

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in aviation or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)

Job description

The Aviation Institute of Maintenance in Norfolk, VA is seeking experienced Aircraft Maintenance Instructors (A&P) to join our team and train the next generation of aviation technicians. You will deliver FAA Part 147-aligned instruction and mentor students in hands-on hangar settings.

No teaching experience is required initially; we offer a 5-day paid instructor training program to help you transition and grow within aviation education, with opportunities for career advancement and benefits.