Aircraft Systems Maintenance Educator

Torrey Holistics; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Waiver after 6 months

Paid Training for transition to Educa

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Universal Technical Institute is seeking an Aircraft Systems Maintenance Educator to guide hands-on diagnostics and safe operations within aviation maintenance labs.

The role focuses on building engaging learning environments, mentoring students, and collaborating to update curriculum, with paid training to transition from technician to educator.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of practical experience in aviation maintenance.
• FAA A&P license preferred; cost coverage available to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and educate in a hands-on learning space.
• Demonstrate diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing aircraft systems.
• Shape courses in collaboration with education teams.
• Mentor students through projects and problem solving.
• Lead with safety and enforce procedures.

Skills

A&P license

Communication

Mentoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Step Into the Hangar ClassroomPicture this: the lab doors open, students gather around a wing section, and you guide them through a hands-on diagnostic exercise. By afternoon, you're mentoring a small group on troubleshooting avionics. You wrap up the day reviewing safety protocols and celebrating a student’s first pass on a systems check. That’s a day in the life of an Aircraft Systems Maintenance Educator at Universal Technical Institute.Why This RoleAlready a skilled aviation maintenance technician and ready to lead from the front? Teaching experience isn’t required—if you bring the drive, patience, and technical know-how, we’ll train you to teach. Few things are more rewarding than watching a student you coached launch a career in modern aviation maintenance.What You’ll DoInspire and educate: Build an engaging, inclusive learning space that sparks curiosity and confidence in aviation maintenance.Hands-on training: Demonstrate real-world practices for diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing aircraft systems and components.Shape the curriculum: Collaborate with education teams to refine courses and develop new content aligned with current industry trends.Mentor with purpose: Coach students through projects, encouraging critical thinking and inventive problem-solving.Lead with safety: Model and enforce safety procedures and best practices to maintain a secure learning environment.What You’ll BringHigh school diploma or GED3–5 years of practical experience in aviation maintenanceFAA A&P license preferred; if yours isn’t current, we’ll cover the cost for you to obtain itExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsPatience and empathy for learners at different stagesCompensation & Benefits$35–$40 per hour, with opportunities for overtimeWeekends OFFPaid Training to help you transition from technician to educatorTuition Waiver: After 6 months, you and your immediate family can access tuition waivers at UTI and Concorde campusesPaid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Flexible, and Holiday programsRetirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 daysPaid Parental Leave: 4 weeks for both birthing and non-birthing parentsCompetitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental for you and your dependentsPet Insurance: Coverage for your furry family members through ASPCAHealth Plan Enrollment: Eligibility begins the first of the month after you complete one full month of employmentYour Next StepTake your expertise further—lead labs, mentor future technicians, and shape the workforce that keeps aircraft flying safely. We’ll help you become the instructor students remember for a lifetime.