Aircraft Systems Maintenance Educator

UTI Trade School; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver after 6 months

Paid training

Paid time off

Retirement matching

Parental leave

Job summary

Universal Technical Institute (UTI) is seeking an Aircraft Systems Maintenance Educator to lead hands-on labs across airframe, powerplant, and avionics. You’ll guide learners through diagnostics, demonstrations, and real-world maintenance tasks to build confidence and technical skill.

Bring 3–5 years of aviation maintenance experience and strong communication. FAA A&P license is highly valued; we provide instructor training and support with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of hands-on aviation maintenance experience.
• FAA A&P license highly valued; company may fund renewal.

Responsibilities

• Lead interactive labs and demonstrations across airframe, powerplant, avionics.
• Coach and mentor students to solve problems and celebrate progress.
• Partner with education team to refine content and keep curriculum aligned with industry trends.
• Model and reinforce safety procedures in labs.

Skills

Clear communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience and empathy

Coaching

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

FAA A&P license

Job description

Shape the Next Generation of Aircraft TechniciansPicture this: it’s Monday morning at Universal Technical Institute (UTI). You unlock the lab, power up training rigs, and set out components for a hands-on demo. Students filter in, eager to learn how real aircraft systems work. You walk them through diagnostics, then step aside as they take the controls—confident because you’ve prepared them well. That’s a day in the life of our Aircraft Systems Maintenance Educator.No prior teaching experience? We’ve got you. If you bring the technical know‑how, patience, and a knack for coaching, we’ll provide the instructor training so you can lead the classroom with confidence.Role HighlightsTeach by doing: Lead interactive labs and demonstrations across airframe, powerplant, and avionics systems.Fuel their curiosity: Create engaging, inclusive learning experiences that build students’ confidence and skills.Build better courses: Partner with our education team to refine content and keep curriculum aligned with industry trends.Coach and mentor: Guide individual projects, encourage problem-solving, and celebrate breakthroughs.Champion safety: Model and reinforce procedures that keep every learner and lab secure.What You’ll Receive$35 - $40 per hour with opportunity for OTWeekends OFFPaid TrainingTuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campusesPaid Time Off: Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible, Holiday)Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 daysPaid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new babyCompetitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependentsPet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCAHealth Plan Enrollment: Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employmentWhat You’ll BringHigh school diploma or GED3–5 years of hands-on experience in aviation maintenanceFAA A&P license is highly valued; if yours isn’t current, we’ll pay for you to obtain itClear, confident communication and strong interpersonal skillsPatience and empathy—recognizing that each learner advances at a different paceCore Technical ProficienciesElectrical Troubleshooting SkillsElectrical TroubleshootingEngine RepairEquipment Diagnostics & TroubleshootingAircraft MaintenanceAircraft StructuresAircraft Electrical SystemsAircraft Line MechanicAirframe and Powerplant licenseAviation MaintenanceAvionicsJoin UTI and turn your industry experience into impact—help students launch meaningful careers while enjoying steady hours, strong benefits, and the satisfaction of seeing your trainees thrive.