Aviation Maintenance Mechanic Instructor

UTI Trade School; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 47.000 - 51.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid training

Tuition waiver

Paid time off

Retirement matching

Parental leave

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Pet insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Universal Technical Institute in Houston is seeking an experienced aviation instructor to lead hands-on training in powerplant systems, including reciprocating engines, fuel metering, and ignition. No teaching background? We will train you to teach while you share your real-world expertise.

You will guide students through diagnostic, maintenance, and overhaul procedures, fostering safety and practical problem-solving in an inclusive classroom and lab environment.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years hands-on aviation maintenance experience.
• Reciprocating engines experience required; turbine experience preferred.
• FAA A&P certification highly valued; if not current, we will pay to obtain.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a coaching mindset.

Responsabilidades

• Teach reciprocating engine theory and hands-on labs.
• Inspire and mentor students in engine instruments, fuel metering, and diagnostics.
• Lead lab sessions and enforce safety protocols.

Conocimientos

Recip engines

Turbine exp

FAA A&P

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Coaching mindset

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree with aviation coursework

Herramientas

Diagnostics tools

Aircraft maintenance tools

Avionics systems

Electrical systems

Aircraft structures

Descripción del empleo

Shape Tomorrow’s Powerplant TechniciansIt’s 8:00 a.m. in a vibrant training hangar. You’re opening a cutaway reciprocating engine, walking a class through timing and ignition while connecting theory to practice. By the afternoon, you pivot to fuel metering and induction troubleshooting, guiding students through hands-on labs that mirror real-world shop conditions. If that sounds like the kind of impact you want to make, we want to meet you.Universal Technical Institute is adding an instructor to our aviation program with deep experience in aircraft powerplant systems. No teaching background? No problem. We’ll train you to teach—so you can focus on transferring your hard-won expertise to the next generation.What You’ll Teach FirstReciprocating Engine and Engine InstrumentsFuel Metering, Induction, and Exhaust SystemsIgnition SystemsLubrication Systems and PropellersEngine Inspection and OverhaulWhere You’ll Grow NextTurbine engine design and operationEngine accessories and supporting systemsInspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting on turbine platformsYour Core ImpactInspire and educate: Build an inclusive classroom and lab environment that engages learners and elevates their understanding of components and systems.Lead hands-on learning: Demonstrate diagnostic, maintenance, and repair procedures with industry-standard methods and tools.Advance the curriculum: Collaborate with the education team to refine courses and introduce new content aligned to current industry practices.Mentor students: Coach learners through projects, encouraging analytical thinking and problem-solving.Champion safety: Model and enforce safety protocols in every lab and learning activity.Compensation & Benefits$34.00 – $37.00 per hourWeekends offPaid trainingTuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you and your immediate family at UTI and Concorde campusesPaid time off programs: Vacation, Sick, Flexible, and HolidayRetirement matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 daysPaid parental leave: 4 weeks for both birthing and non-birthing parentsHealth, vision, and dental insurance for you and your dependentsPet insurance through ASPCAHealth plan eligibility begins the first of the month after completing one full month of employmentQualificationsHigh school diploma or GED required; a bachelor’s degree with relevant aviation maintenance coursework is a plus5+ years of hands-on industry experience; reciprocating engines required, turbine experience preferredFAA A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) certification highly valued; if not current, we will pay for you to obtainExcellent communication and teamwork skillsPatience, empathy, and a coaching mindsetTechnical Strengths We ValueMaintenance and repair proficiencyEquipment diagnostics & troubleshootingEquipment repair & maintenanceAircraft maintenanceAvionics systemsAircraft structuresAircraft electrical systemsAbout UTIFor over 60 years, Universal Technical Institute and its family of schools have partnered with 35+ leading brands, delivering industry-aligned training across 16 campuses and 16 technical programs. We’re driven by a simple mission: change lives—one student, one instructor, one career at a time. Join us and add your chapter to our legacy.