Aircraft Maintenance OJT Mentor — Hands-On Training

inMy Jet; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Plan with 6% match

Paid Sick Leave

Vacation Hours

NRSA Travel Privileges

Job summary

Contour Airlines is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance On-the-Job Trainer (OJT) in Smyrna, TN. This role delivers hands-on training to maintenance technicians and apprentices, supervising live aircraft tasks and ensuring compliance with FAA Part 145 and Part 135. You will maintain training records and help improve OJT programs.

The position requires 5+ years of aircraft maintenance experience, an FAA A&P license, and the ability to train staff while upholding safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on aircraft maintenance experience.
• Must be able to train, mentor, and supervise maintenance personnel.
• Authorized to work in the United States and able to travel as needed.
• Must pass DOT pre-employment drug screen and FAA/company background checks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured on-the-job training to maintenance technicians and apprentices.
• Supervise and guide trainees during live aircraft maintenance tasks.
• Ensure training activities comply with FAA Part 145, Part 135, and company standards.
• Maintain accurate training records and progress reports.
• Collaborate with Training Department to align OJT with classroom instruction.
• Promote strong safety culture and best practices in maintenance.
• Assist in development and continuous improvement of OJT programs and materials.
• Stay current with aircraft systems and regulatory changes.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Effective Communication

Safety Consciousness

Education

FAA A&P License

Tools

SharePoint

MS Office

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Contour Airlines is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance On-the-Job Trainer (OJT) in Smyrna, TN. This role delivers hands-on training to maintenance technicians and apprentices, supervising live aircraft tasks and ensuring compliance with FAA Part 145 and Part 135. You will maintain training records and help improve OJT programs.

The position requires 5+ years of aircraft maintenance experience, an FAA A&P license, and the ability to train staff while upholding safety and regulatory standards.